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Press Releases

Arts in the Frame at Fourth Annual Philanthropist of the Year Awards

30 March 2011 | In Press Releases

The Community Foundation for Ireland, one of the country’s leading foundations for developing philanthropy in Ireland, today announced the winners of the fourth annual Philanthropist of the Year awards at a luncheon held in Number 10 Ormond Quay.

Women’s Fund for Ireland Issues €17,000 in Grants to Mark International Women’s Day

08 March 2011 | In Press Releases

To mark International Women’s Day, 8th March, The Community Foundation for Ireland is announcing the first round of grant recipients from the Women’s Fund for Ireland. The fund, set up in mid 2010 now stands at a total value of €250,000. Ten grants are being announced today to a variety of women’s groups with a total value of €17,250.

The Search is on for Ireland’s Philanthropist of the Year 2010!

28 June 2010 | In Press Releases

The Community Foundation for Ireland is calling on everyone around the country to make their nominations now for the 2010 Irish Philanthropist of the Year Awards. These awards publicly recognise people whose personal money has made an outstanding and lasting contribution in their communities and to society. The awards serve to highlight achievements and inspire others to give and to make a difference.

The Community Foundation for Ireland Welcomes Government Initiative to Support Philanthropy

21 June 2010 | In Press Releases

The Community Foundation for Ireland, a philanthropic and grant making organisation, welcomes Minister Carey’s initiative to support and develop philanthropy in Ireland which was launched today at the National Forum on Philanthropy.

Speaking about the announcement, Tina Roche CEO of The Community Foundation for Ireland said. “It is a much needed endorsement to allow for the development of a philanthropic culture for the future. Philanthropy in Ireland is still in development stages in comparison with other EU countries, in particular the UK, and this support from government should give a much needed boost to accelerate its growth....

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