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Philanthropy Ireland Podcast

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Driving Growth Through Local Philanthropy - Ed Murphy

Rural communities across Ireland are facing a quiet crisis as young talent migrates to major cities, leaving behind a void of energy and economic stagnation. This drain of vitality threatens the…

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How Family Foundations Evolve - Eamonn Quinn

The move from successful family business to structured family giving presents unique challenges for continuity and strategy across generations. For the Quinn family, the sale of the Superquinn supermarket…

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Building Tomorrow's Young Philanthropists - Louise McElvaney and Sean McDaid

Are young people in your community struggling to build resilience and find their direction after the disruption of recent years? Many secondary school students today face unprecedented challenges - from…

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Social Entrepreneurship Seed Capital Model - Ed Dunne

When Ed Dunne sold Nua Healthcare after 20+ years building it into a successful social care business, he didn't just write checks to charities he got into the weeds...

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Tomar Trust and Transformative Giving - Maeve Cavanagh

In this episode, Vincent Wall speaks with Maeve Cavanagh, CEO of the Tomar Trust, about the remarkable philanthropic journey started by her late father, Tom Cavanagh. Maeve shares how the Trust…

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From Ryanair to Real Impact - Dec Ryan

How do you go from founding one of Europe’s most disruptive airlines to transforming Ireland’s approach to giving? In this episode, Dr. Dec Ryan—first CEO of Ryanair and founder of the One Foundation

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From Millions To Meaningful Change - James Murphy

Fresh from selling his business for €150 million, James Murphy faced a life-changing question: what do you do with wealth that feels like “too much to keep”? In this candid conversation…

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