Ireland

Quiet support for the people who keep communities moving.

Program 01

Local Fellowship Awards

Seed support for people building durable civic projects in towns and neighborhoods.

Program 02

Study and Exchange

Travel-based learning opportunities linking Irish practice with international insight.

Program 03

Community Leadership Labs

Small cohort sessions for early-stage leaders working across education, care, and culture.

Program 04

Partnered Micro-Grants

Flexible funding for collaborative pilots with measurable local relevance.

Mission

The foundation backs careful, human-scale work that expands opportunity and strengthens civic life across Ireland.

Story

Aoife

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Patrick

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Niamh

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Conor

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Maeve

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Eoin

42 active fellowship projects
18 partner communities engaged
260 participants supported annually
91% projects continuing after first year

Team

Stewardship in practice

Donal Doyle

Director

Orla Brennan

Programs

Liam Walsh

Partnerships

Sinead Nolan

Operations

Rory Keane

Learning

Clare Byrne

Community Support

Aidan Murphy

Research

Fiona Reid

Engagement

Next Event

Autumn Fellowship Gathering

24 October 2026. A one-day convening focused on community-led renewal, reflective practice, and peer exchange.

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Resources

Annual reports, fellowship notes, application guidance, and event briefs.