OUR IMPACT

Our Impact

People are at the heart of The Ireland Funds.

The thousands of outstanding organizations we support across the island of Ireland touch the lives of real people, increase opportunities, and improve society every day. These stories of impact are just a few examples of what our donors make possible.

The Ireland Funds is There

The Ireland Funds is there for the island of Ireland. Thanks to you, we’re caring for the island of Ireland.
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The Ireland Funds Heart of the Community Fund

The Ireland Funds Heart of the Community Fund is providing critical and timely funding to a wide range of not-for-profit organizations across the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.
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The Ireland Funds Ukrainian Relief Fund

The Ireland Funds delivered crucial relief support for Ukrainian refugees in Ireland.
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The Ireland Funds COVID-19 Response Fund

As the world faces the unprecedented challenge of the COVID-19 pandemic, The Ireland Funds is coming alongside the organizations we support with aid for immediate and long-term needs.
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Video Highlights

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Stories of Impact

Four-year old Isabelle just loves stories. Twice a week, with support from The Ireland Funds, a tutor from the National College of Ireland’s Early Learning Initiative visits her home and reads aloud with Isabelle and her mom. Working in marginalized communities of Dublin, this early intervention has demonstrated a proven track record for increasing educational development in children. 82% of children exhibited an increase in positive verbal interaction over a two-year period.

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Stories of Impact

Our Focus Areas

Our Focus Areas

Arts & Culture

The Ireland Funds support Irish culture and heritage by providing funding for programs that promote cultural awareness and understanding; preserve uniquely Irish art forms and artefacts; increase public access to a variety of art forms and collections; and ensure the protection of and access to Irish heritage sites and resources.

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Arts & Culture

Our Focus Areas

Community Development

The Ireland Funds support communities by contributing to positive mental and physical health; community integration; development of entrepreneurial skills; opportunities for lifelong learning; sport and leisure opportunities; and protection of the natural environment. The Ireland Funds are also proud to support programs that care for senior members of the community, provide opportunities for young people in rural or disadvantaged communities and promote a transparent and effective non-profit sector and a vibrant culture of philanthropy.

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Community Development

Our Focus Areas

Education

The Ireland Funds invest in high-quality education by supporting programs that widen access to and participation in third-level education for under-represented groups; provide access to integrated education in Northern Ireland; support innovation and ground breaking research in third-level institutions throughout the island of Ireland; and extend a broad range of learning opportunities for students of all ages.

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Education

Our Focus Areas

Peace & Reconciliation

The Ireland Funds address sectarianism and violence in Northern Ireland by supporting initiatives that tackle the lack of understanding and respect for varying cultural and religious values; a stagnant economy that has inflicted long-term unemployment; and inadequate opportunities in education, employment and personal development.

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Peace
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Latest News

Press Releases

15th April, 2024

The Ireland Funds invites not-for-profit organisations to apply for its Heart of the Community Fund 2024

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27th March, 2024

City Club of Chicago: Geraldine Byrne Nason, Ireland’s Ambassador to the United States

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27th March, 2024

A sea of green at Acrisure Stadium

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27th March, 2024

SEEN: The Ireland Funds Dinner raises $700,000

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27th March, 2024

Leo Varadkar addresses the Ireland Funds Young Leaders event in Boston

In the Headlines

27th March, 2024

Washington witnesses nation-building at the National Building

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27th March, 2024

O’Neill and Little-Pengelly praise ‘positive impact’ of Ireland Funds

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27th March, 2024

The Emerald Isle Shine in Washington

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27th March, 2024

Taoiseach begins week-long US visit for St. Patrick’s Day