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Monday 15, June 2026

Celebrating Community Partnership on Inishturk

Inishturk Island, Co Mayo, is one of hundreds of communities taking climate and nature action before its too late. Many of their actions are in partnership with Community Foundation Ireland. Ailbhe McEntee shares reflections after joining community celebrations.

Monday 15, June 2026

Family Philanthropy: Current Conversations and Trends

As conversations around wealth shift, John Sansome our Philanthropy and Development Manager shares his reflections.

Tuesday 9, June 2026

Ambition Needed to Avoid Century of Lost Opportunity

As the firth edition of the Child Poverty Monitor is published in partnership with the Children's Rights Alliance, Denise Charlton shares reflections on the need for ambitious action.

Wednesday 3, June 2026

From Pressure to Possibility

Across Ireland, communities are holding a lot. Community workers, volunteers, local leaders, neighbours and concerned citizens are navigating a landscape that feels increasingly complex. In a guest blog Lisa-Nicole Dunne of Mantra Strategy reflects on current pressures and ways forward.

Friday 1, May 2026

Bohs Coops Launch With President Connolly

The Bohemian Cooperatives is launched in a celebration attended by President Connolly. Community Foundation Ireland is a proud philanthropic partner of Boh's FC. Check out the launch remarks by our Chief Executive, Denise Charlton.

Friday 1, May 2026

Philanthropy puts Ambition into Community Wealth Building

May Day reflections from Community Foundation Ireland Chief Executive Denise Charlton on the launch of the strategy for the new Bohemian Cooperatives in Dublin.

Friday 1, May 2026

Podcast: Denise Joins ‘Open For Business’

How does Irish Philanthropy show ambition, courage and leadership? Community Foundation Ireland Chief Executive, Denise Charlton, discusses with Kara McGann on the Ibec 'Open for Business' Podcast.

Thursday 30, April 2026

May Day: Dublin Joins Community Wealth Building Movement

Bohemians FC launch a strategy to support bringing Community Wealth Building to Dublin. Community Foundation Ireland is a partner for the Bohemians Cooperatives.

Tuesday 28, April 2026

Echoes of 2004

Echoes of 2004 is a powerful documentary exploring the long-term impact of Ireland's Citizenship Referendum. Moninne Griffith of Community Foundation Ireland shares her reflections on a work made possible through the leadership of Irish Philanthropy.

Monday 27, April 2026

Survivors of Sexual Violence Must Be Heard

Structures to ensure the voices of survivors sexual violence are heard have been developed by the National Women's Council in partnership with both Community Foundation Ireland and Cuan (27th April 2026). Denise Charlton of the Foundation shares her reflections at this important moment.

Wednesday 15, April 2026

Protecting the Rights of Homeless Families

Pioneering research made possible by Irish philanthropy identifies challenges and makes urgent recommendations to protect families, children and survivors of domestic violence in the homeless crisis.