French president distances himself from process involving 30-minute presentation

US vice-president with Sligo family links will be guest of honour at meal on March 15th

Kieran McLoughlin was paid $154,583 bonus by philanthropic organisation

In wake of global financial crash the funds raised impressive €226 million in six years

U2 bassist hails superstar at NY gala to promote Irish Music Generation programme

Ex-president says it’s better for parties not to ‘hold firm’ as Ireland needs a government

‘In Ireland some commentators claim philanthropy has an unhealthy influence on public policy decisions. This is more paranoia than reality’

Ambitious target set for next 10 years of fundraising

Books of condolence to remain open in some areas next week to allow public pay tribute

BBC foreign correspondent awarded $25,000 at Muckross House ceremony

Former international player was the star of the show at the Ireland Funds’ annual rugby lunch

Little Musem of Dublin secures funding for touring abroad, beginning with New York

Head of Worldwide Ireland Funds speaks to NI gathering of 120 philanthropists from around the world

City restaurant booked for private engagement with former US president

Total remuneration for chief executive represents 5.6% increase on previous year

Scheme would allow wealthy individuals to stay an extra six weeks for €5m lump sum

Patron Daniel Day-Lewis warns of ‘armed rebellion’ if project not approved

Creeper Crawlers was created by Ollwyn Moran from Dublin

George Moore: Born May 13th, 1951; died May 22nd, 2013

The role of Irish America in Irish affairs could serve as an effective template for how diasporas can exert influence on their home countries