The Honourable The Irish Society
The Honourable The Irish Society is a grant-giving charity working for the benefit of County Londonderry and neighbouring areas.
It also manages property and fishing for the benefit of the local area.
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Our Recent Grants
We welcome applications from individuals and local organisations – from amateur sports and senior citizens clubs; youth groups; community, residents, workers and health associations to schools and other educational bodies – across the entire County.
Building Ballysally Together, Coleraine
Established in 2005, BBT was now in need of new/up-to-date kitchen equipment and staff uniforms for its Healthy Eating Café . Providing hot, cheap/economical and …
Foyle Deaf Association, Derry
Established in 2009, Foyle Deaf Association offers a wide range of services / opportunities, activities and classes to bring members together, reduce social isolation and …
Bradley Legge
Also a student at Coleraine Grammar School, Bradley has been selected to represent Northern Ireland in a number of disciplines at the Youth Mixed Martial …
S.A.L.T Community Association, Claudy
Seeking to address the health, social, recreational, education, community and environmental needs of everyone in its locality, S.A.L.T applied for funding towards improvements to its …
Strabane District Caring Services
SDCS’s Stay Young Group has been operating for a number of years now, providing a social outlet for women aged 50+ in the Strabane area. …
Tools for Solidarity, Belfast
Tools for Solidarity has been attracting donations of unwanted tools and sewing machines for almost 40 years, which are refurbished in the Belfast workshop and …
Causeway BEP Careers Convention
Having sponsored this annual event with a grant of £5,000 for a number of years, the Irish Society was delighted to learn that Causeway Business …
Virtual Festival of Game Fishing, March 12th 2021
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New Appointments
The Rt Hon. The Lord Mayor, Alderman William Russell has been confirmed as the Irish Society’s Governor for the next three years – although past Governor, …
Thanks from Cavell Nurses’ Trust
Following a further grant payment of £10,000 towards the Trust’s incredibly valuable work, John Orchard (Chief Executive) wrote to thank the Irish Society “for your …
Further Covid-19 related Grants
In addition to grants agreed by the Local Advisory Committee in May 2020, it was recognised that there were still many individuals and groups in …
School prize-giving
Although Trustees were unable to visit and attend the traditional prize-giving ceremonies this year, the Secretary was invited to participate in an outdoor event staged …
Latest News and Events
We welcome applications from individuals and local organisations – from amateur sports and senior citizens clubs; youth groups; community, residents, workers and health associations to schools and other educational bodies – across the entire County.
About Us
The Irish Society applies the income derived from its properties in Londonderry and Coleraine, and from its investment portfolio to a wide range of local causes
Charitable Grants
Grants from a few hundred pounds to £2,000 are awarded to a wide range of local causes on the basis of need
Fishing
Get advice on the local fisheries, where to stay, tackle, local fly patterns, angling guides, other useful local contact information
