Creating Community for Ireland’s
Older Generation

Loneliness is one of the most pressing issues facing older people in Ireland today. A recent report by ALONE found that 52% of older people reported issues with loneliness. With your support, The Ireland Funds is helping to tackle this issue by supporting organizations like ALONE, who in 2024 reached nearly 44,000 individuals, providing vital services such as befriending, housing support, and assistive technology.

That same spirit of connection and care is at the heart of other organizations you help us support. Making Connections pairs volunteers with older people for regular social visits and community engagement. In rural areas, Rural Support’s Plough On initiative supports older male farmers through monthly meetups, helping them reconnect and find renewed purpose.

Women in Business and Philanthropy Lunch 2025 Dublin

Wednesday, October 8, 2025

The Ireland Funds Women in Business and Philanthropy Lunch took place in the Garden Room at The Merrion, Dublin. This year’s event proudly honored Anne Finucane, Former Vice Chair of Bank of America and Chair of Bank of America Europe, in recognition of her outstanding contributions to business, philanthropy, and civic engagement.

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.

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.

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.

Chicago Young Leaders Fall Celebration
Thursday, November 20, 2025

Palm Beach Emerald Isle Ball
Thursday, February 12, 2026

San Francisco Gala
Friday, March 6, 2026

Chicago Young Leaders Green Gala
Friday, March 6, 2026

Boston Young Leaders St. Patrick's Celebration
Thursday, March 12, 2026