The president and chief executive of the American Ireland Fund, Kieran McLoughlin, last year received total remuneration of $586,856 (€442,241).

Meet the next generation of Irish paralympians.

Former US president Bill Clinton visits Ireland this week to deliver the keynote address at the annual conference of the worldwide Ireland Funds.

HARMONICA legend Don Baker helped launch a unique album yesterday featuring the talents of homeless people.

A campaign to raise up to €20m in donations was today launched by a charitable organisation.

BIG-HEARTED Keith Duffy proved he never forgets a fan when he turned out for a posthumous celebration of the life of one of his most special admirers.

THE opportunity exists for the Celtic Tiger to become a “Philanthropic Tiger”, according to a leading philanthropic organisation. Kingsley Aikins, chief executive and president of the Ireland Funds worldwide, was addressing representatives from the non-profit and charity sector at the Ireland Funds’ philanthropy seminar in UCD.

Eight million euro has been donated by the American Ireland Fund to over 300 charities and community organisations throughout the country.

Independent News and Media (INM) chairman Tony O’Reilly has donated €3 million to part fund the construction of a new library at Queen’s University.

SCROOGE must have turned in his grave when cast members of A Christmas Carol gathered at the Gate to applaud the generosity of its latest benefactor.