Giving / philanthropy, Ireland

Irish President, Mary McAleese, will be the keynote speaker at a seminar in Dublin on 14th April, "Realising the Power and Potential of Women’s Philanthropy".

The Irish Red Cross has reported that over €2 million has been raised to date in its Haiti Appeal.

A man working to introduce universal cervical cancer vaccinations in Co Monaghan was among three philanthropists recognised recently for their work in Ireland and abroad at the Philanthropist of the Y

One of Ireland's highest profile cancer charities, the Marie Keating Foundation, saw its income drop 30% last year. Income declined from €1.96 million in 2007 to €1.37 million in 2008.

Philanthropy Ireland and the Irish Charities Tax Reform Group have published research on tax and regulatory policy with the aim of encouraging greater charitable and philanthropic giving in Ireland.

Leading children's charity, the Irish Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Children, has reported a significant drop in voluntary income in 2008.

As it launched a major fundraising campaign Barnardos Ireland admitted that it is facing a funding shortfall which could jeopardise some of its projects around the country, the charity has told the Ir

A Guinness heiress has called on Irish companies to mirror the brewing family's spirit and fund hospitals, schools and small businesses hit by the recession.

Irish charities have seen a significant fall in revenues during the first six months of this year, according to a new survey.

Charities fear the impact of reduced income and increased demand for their services, according to a new survey carried out by the Centre for Nonprofit Management in Trinity College Dublin with Irish C