Celebrating a Season of Thanksgiving

This season, we want to express deep gratitude to our community, our Board of Directors, our donors, and all of you who encourage and support our mission. Thank you for your generosity, your trust in us, and your belief in The Ireland Funds.

Because of you, change happens daily. Because of you, organizations like Fighting Words NI empowers young people to find their voice through storytelling, Politics in Action fosters civic participation and collaboration across communities and Blue Teapot Theatre Company brings stories to life through the lens of disability. These are just a few of the many organizations your generosity supports, each one making a profound difference in their communities.

Together, we are impacting thousands of lives every year.

Thank you.

The Heart of the Community Fund: Strengthening Communities Together

Thanks to your generous support, The Ireland Funds is pleased to announce we have awarded a further $750,000 in grants to 62 non-profit organizations through our Heart of the Community Fund.

This essential funding will enable a wide array of programs and vital services for young people and their families including skill-building, employment supports, mental health services, and cultural programming.

Thank you for helping us invest in organizations making a real difference across the Republic of Ireland. Your continued support enables programs like Liquid Therapy to create lasting change for young people and their families.

The Boston Gala

Wednesday, November 19, 2025

The Ireland Funds 44th Boston Gala brought over 800 leaders and friends of Ireland to The Westin Copley Place, raising more than $2 million for causes across Ireland and New England.

The evening honored Bart A. Grenier and Leslie King Grenier with the 2025 Distinguished Leadership Award and celebrated bestselling author Patrick Radden Keefe as the 2025 Literary Award recipient. Governor Maura Healey joined guests in recognizing the honorees and the impact of The Ireland Funds’ work.

The Chicago Dinner

Thursday, October 30, 2025

We welcomed over 600 guests to the Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel, Chicago to celebrate The Ireland Funds 41st Annual Chicago Dinner. This year’s event proudly honored Kerry Group with the Corporate Social Responsibility Award for their commitment to sustainability, community engagement, and global leadership. The award was accepted by Group Chief Commercial Officer Oliver Kelly.

The event also paid tribute to Irish Rugby Football Union, acknowledging the team’s legacy and its historic impact in the lead up to The Rematch: Ireland v New Zealand.

Chicago Rugby Brunch

Saturday, November 1, 2025

Over 150 friends and supporters of The Ireland Funds Chicago gathered for a celebratory brunch ahead of The Rematch: Ireland v New Zealand.

The event welcomed Minister Neale Richmond, who highlighted Chicago’s role in Ireland’s global relationships. Former Ireland internationals Andrew Trimble and Marcus Horan shared insights on Ireland’s historic 2016 win over New Zealand.

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.

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

Washington, D.C. National Gala
Monday, March 16, 2026