Talk:The Ireland Funds

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largest organisation helping Ireland in the world
I changed this to say 'non-governmental' as there seems to be no source for the original statement. Probably it is the biggest charity donor organisation. However, the European Union Structural Funding has put billions of Euros into the Republic and Northern Ireland. Yes I know that arguably the EU isn't a government but I can't think of a better word. --JBellis 12:05, 17 March 2007 (UTC)


 * Good change, but it is still absolutely incorrect to say The Ireland Funds is the largest non-governmental donor organisation to Ireland: It's not. Chuck Feeney, a guy who wears a $10 watch and trackers has given far more than The Ireland Funds, an organisation which is an egotrip for the glorified baked beans salesman that is Tony O'Reilly. Feeney's organisation, Atlantic Philanthropies has given over $1Billion to our education system in Ireland alone. But you won't find his name anywhere. That's class. This article is yet another propaganda piece for O'Reilly and his unbelievably awesome ego. The good news is that ever since he took the knighthood his days are numbered what with this guy about to topple him. 86.42.119.12 (talk) 02:09, 15 September 2008 (UTC)


 * Good points, thanks. The EU is a different matter, and the billions it gave are countered by billions Ireland gave too, and even more billions of fishery value Ireland contributed.  Anyway, NGO wording covers that, and is good.
 * But Atlantic Philanthropies does appear to be the bigger giver, by far, and Chuck Feeney deserves huge credit (but has also wanted to be low-profile). That said, and I will reword slightly, the Ireland Funds, which were and are supported by man, not one or two men, have also done a great deal. SeoR (talk) 09:15, 15 September 2008 (UTC)

Irish American Wiki Article
There is a discussion currently happening at the Irish American article around Scots Irish content; the discussion needs more participation and editorial perspective (regardless of what yours might be!!!) Please have a look there and share your thoughts as it affects both articles and really needs much more input than what is being offered by too few contributors. Thank you 67.83.75.57 (talk) 15:05, 9 February 2010 (UTC)