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Latest News
Carers of the Year and Young Carer of the Year Awards 2012
22 March 2012 | In NewsNominations sought for Carers of the Year and Young Carer of the Year Awards 2012
Throughout Ireland, Family Carers dedicate themselves to providing remarkable levels of care in the home to their loved ones. Once a year we can give them the acknowledgement they deserve through the Carers of the Year Awards.
Grassroots, LGBT and Community Growers Deadline Approaching
22 March 2012 | In NewsThe closing date for three of our Small Grants programmes is Friday 30th March. Applications are welcome for our Grassroots, LGBT Fund and Community Growers Fund.
Siel Bleu - “Adding life to years and years to life”
24 February 2012 | In NewsSiel Blue is a charity with a fresh approach to physical activity for older adults who are keen to keep active and healthy. In this European Year of Active Ageing 2012, Siel Bleu is dedicated to ensuring the years which have been added to our lives are rich with health, independence and most of all, fun!
Community Foundation Announces new Chair
22 February 2012 | In NewsThe Community Foundation for Ireland has appointed a new Chairperson, Louis FitzGerald. A chartered accountant, Louis retired from Airtricity in 2008 which he had co-founded in 1997. He is also a Trustee & Ambassador at Renewable World (formerly the Koru Foundation) and a director of several investment companies. Louis takes over from Brian Wilson and previous Chairs include businessmen John Gallagher and Chris Horn.

