Dear Friends,

Protecting Ireland's Dark Skies, nature and wildlife is the focus of an inspiring Video Premiere now on our YouTube Channel - see how Irish Philanthropy is making incredible pioneering work happen in the West of Ireland. 

We are also delighted to bring you an update on Invest Now For Future Generations event bringing together senior thought-leaders, researchers and advocates to put children, early years and education on the agenda for spending the Apple Tax Billions.

I hope you enjoy these and other updates as Community Foundation Ireland and its partners hit the ground running for 2025! 

Don't forget keep the conversation going on our social media channels, including LinkedIn.

PREMIERE! Protecting Ireland's Dark Sky

We are delighted to give you the very first look of our latest video capturing truly pioneering projects in the West of Ireland to protect the Dark Sky to benefit our health, wildlife and nature. Check it out and share widely. This is Irish Philanthropy in action! 

Investment For Future Generations

Why are children, early years and education absent from the discussion around the use of the Apple Tax Billions? We gather thought-leaders for a special live YouTube event with our partners the Children's Rights Alliance. Speakers Alan Barrett of the ESRI, Dr Gráinne Collins of NESC, Tanya Ward of the Children's Rights Alliance, Denise Charlton of Community Foundation Ireland and commentator Fintan O'Toole. Click below to watch event in full.

Here Comes Spring!

Hundreds of communities across Ireland are counting down the days to St Brigid's Day and the start of Irish Spring.  We will have some exciting news to share to coincide with the holiday weekend - keep an eye on our newsroom. (Photo: Ballyphehane Tidy Towns, Cork just one of hundreds of partners supported by Community Foundation Ireland) 

2025 is well and truly underway. We have some big updates coming! 

We also want to hear about how our partnerships are supporting your work, be sure to let us know about your plans. Info@Foundation.ie 

Thank You,

Denise Charlton,

Chief Executive