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Transforming Lives Through EducationAs students have returned to classrooms this September, we’re reminded of the transformative power of education and the incredible impact our donors make every day across the island of Ireland. SEE THE POWER OF YOUR GENEROSITY THROUGH NO MIND LEFT BEHIND SCHOLARSHIPS No Mind Left Behind provides financial support to promising young people so they can access and complete third-level education. In the academic year 2024–2025, donors funded over €1.5 million worth of scholarships for nearly 400 students across the island of Ireland.
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The Heart of the Community Fund 2025This month, applications opened for The Heart of the Community Fund 2025, offering $750,000 in grants to support non-profits across the Republic of Ireland. Our team is now reviewing applications and we look forward to sharing with you the results and impact of your continued trust and generosity. The Ireland Funds remains committed to supporting the core work of non-profits making a real difference in their communities. THANK YOU for making all of this possible.
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New York Young Leaders September Social
Thursday, September 4, 2025
The New York Young Leaders hosted their September Social on the rooftop of the MetLife Building, where over 150 guests gathered to network and support the work of The Ireland Funds.
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The New Jersey Golf Classic
Monday, September 8, 2025
The Ireland Funds welcomed over 100 golfers to Bayonne Golf Club for the 23rd New Jersey Golf Classic, where this year’s event proudly honored Joe Hession, founder and CEO of SNOW Partners, and founder of The Hession Foundation.
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The Chicago Dinner
Thursday, October 30, 2025
Join us for a wonderful evening with our friends and supporters as we honor Kerry Group with The Ireland Funds Corporate Social Responsibility Award accepted by Oliver Kelly, Group Chief Commercial Officer. For those who are rugby fans, you will be delighted to note this year’s Chicago Dinner coincides with The Rematch: Ireland V New Zealand rugby game to be held in Chicago on November 1st.
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The Boston Gala
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
We're honored to be presenting The Ireland Funds 2025 Distinguished Leadership Award to Bart A. Grenier, President, FMR LLC and Head of Asset Management at Fidelity Investments & Leslie King Grenier, Board Director, The Ireland Funds America. The Ireland Funds 2025 Literary Award will be presented to author Patrick Radden Keefe. The 2025 Gala will be led by Gala Chair Bob Reynolds and Vice Chair Casey Condron.
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The San Francisco Women in Leadership Luncheon
Friday, December 5, 2025
Come celebrate Women in Leadership at our annual San Francisco Luncheon as we welcome Honored Guest Speakers Adaire Fox-Martin, CEO of Equinix and Jemma Cassidy, Chief Product Officer of Banana Republic, in conversation with Janet Reilly Journalist / Publisher / Co-founder Clinic by the Bay / UC Regent.
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The Palm Beach Emerald Isle Ball Thursday, February 12, 2026 The San Francisco Gala Friday, March 6, 2026 The Boston Young Leaders St. Patrick's Celebration Thursday, March 12, 2026
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People are at the heart of what we do
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