Newsroom

The home of our latest updates. Stay up to date on the work of our partners and the impact of our donors as together, we continue our mission of Equality for All in Thriving Communities where people and nature flourish, enabled through Strategic Giving.

Wednesday 1, July 2026

Rallying Call for Climate Philanthropy

As extreme weather hits close to home, Moninne Griffith examines the important and strategic role of climate philanthropy.

Thursday 23, July 2026

Reflections from Mary Robinson Climate Conference 2026

Ailbhe McEntee from our grants and donor care team shares her reflections on an informative and thought-provoking two days in Ballina, with a focus firmly on planet.

Tuesday 21, July 2026

Ocean Classroom: Saving Mayo’s Dolphins

Saving dolphins, whales and porpoises along the west coast through creating awareness, education and boosting resources. See how our strategic philanthropy supports work on planet.

Tuesday 21, July 2026

LISTEN: Denise on Informed Decisions Podcast

Your questions on strategic philanthropy answered, as Community Foundation Ireland Chief Executive, Denise Charlton in conversation with Paddy Delaney on the Informed Decisions Podcast

Thursday 16, July 2026

Ireland Rejects Sex For Rent

As new laws are passed, Denise Charlton reflects both on the role of strategic philanthropy in the campaign as well as the next steps needed to end exploitation.

Tuesday 14, July 2026

Business to Arts Awards 2026: Shortlist Announced

The shortlist for the Business to Arts Awards 2026 has been unveiled. Community Foundation Ireland is a proud partner of the annual celebration of philanthropy and the arts.

Wednesday 1, July 2026

Philanthropy Supporting Children

Community Foundation Ireland's partnership with Frontline Make Change in Inchicore, Dublin, is opening opportunities for local children.

Monday 22, June 2026

RTÉ Toy Show Grants Announced

Big news. Over 170 RTÉ Toy Show grants announced as Community Foundation Ireland turns generosity of viewers into action.

Monday 15, June 2026

Celebrating Community Partnership on Inishturk

Inishturk Island, Co Mayo, is one of hundreds of communities taking climate and nature action before its too late. Many of their actions are in partnership with Community Foundation Ireland. Ailbhe McEntee shares reflections after joining community celebrations.

Monday 15, June 2026

Family Philanthropy: Current Conversations and Trends

As conversations around wealth shift, John Sansome our Philanthropy and Development Manager shares his reflections.

Tuesday 9, June 2026

Ambition Needed to Avoid Century of Lost Opportunity

As the firth edition of the Child Poverty Monitor is published in partnership with the Children's Rights Alliance, Denise Charlton shares reflections on the need for ambitious action.