Community Investment Background

Invest in Inishannon's Future

Your support directly funds heritage preservation, environmental protection, and community advocacy. Every contribution makes a measurable difference in protecting what makes Inishannon special.

Current Campaign Progress

Track how your contributions are making a real difference in our active preservation efforts.

Save Our River Ecosystem

Legal challenge against industrial development

€75,000
€0
€51,000
€51,000
raised of €75,000 goal
68% Complete
234 donors 23 days remaining

Historic Cemetery Restoration

Preserving 200+ headstones from 1650s

25% Funded
€12,500 of €50,000 67 donors

Traditional Thatched Cottage

Authentic 19th-century preservation

75% Funded
€22,500 of €30,000 89 donors

Stone Bridge Restoration

Successfully completed project

✓ Complete
€85,000 raised 156 donors

Your Impact at Every Level

See exactly how your contribution translates into real preservation outcomes for Inishannon.

€25

Community Voice

  • • Funds petition printing for 500 signatures
  • • Covers postage for council submissions
  • • Supports community meeting materials
  • • Enables local awareness campaigns

€100

Active Advocacy

  • • Supports planning consultation attendance
  • • Funds professional document preparation
  • • Covers travel to county council meetings
  • • Enables expert witness participation

€500

Professional Assessment

  • • Enables professional heritage assessments
  • • Funds archaeological site surveys
  • • Covers environmental impact studies
  • • Supports legal consultation fees

€1,000+

Heritage Guardian

  • • Funds major restoration projects
  • • Enables legal action when necessary
  • • Supports long-term preservation planning
  • • Creates lasting community legacy

Make Your Investment Today

Secure donation processing through Irish banking systems with full tax deductibility for eligible contributions.

Tax Deductible Donation

Friends of Inishannon is a registered charity (CHY 12345). Your donation may be tax deductible. A receipt will be provided for your records.

Secure processing through Irish banking systems

Corporate Partnership Opportunities

Partner with us to demonstrate your commitment to community heritage and environmental stewardship.

Bronze Partner

€2,500
  • • Website acknowledgment for 1 year
  • • Logo on community event materials
  • • Quarterly impact reports
  • • Social media recognition
  • • Certificate of community partnership
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Silver Partner

€5,000
  • • All Bronze benefits included
  • • Prominent website homepage feature
  • • Event signage and speaking opportunities
  • • Monthly progress updates
  • • Community appreciation ceremony
  • • Press release recognition
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Gold Partner

€10,000+
  • • All Silver benefits included
  • • Named project sponsorship opportunities
  • • Executive advisory board invitation
  • • Custom partnership package
  • • Annual community leadership award
  • • Legacy recognition opportunities
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Grant Funding Transparency

See how institutional funding combines with community donations for maximum preservation impact.

Current Grant Applications

Heritage Council Ireland

Community Heritage Grant Scheme

€45,000 requested

Pending

Environmental Protection Agency

Community Environmental Action Fund

€25,000 requested

Under Review

Cork County Council

Community Development Fund

€15,000 requested

Submitted

Recent Successful Awards

National Lottery Good Causes

Heritage Preservation Grant

€35,000 awarded

✓ Received

Leader Programme

Rural Development Initiative

€18,500 awarded

✓ Received

Irish Georgian Society

Conservation Grant

€12,000 awarded

✓ Received
Total Grant Funding (2025) €65,500

Combined with community donations for maximum impact

Why Our Supporters Give

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Michael O'Sullivan

Michael O'Sullivan

Monthly Donor - €50

"My family has lived here for five generations. Supporting Friends of Inishannon is my way of ensuring my grandchildren will know the same beautiful, historic village I grew up in."
Sarah McCarthy

Sarah McCarthy

Corporate Partner

"As a local business owner, I see how heritage tourism benefits our entire community. Investing in preservation is investing in our economic future."
James Fitzgerald

James Fitzgerald

Heritage Guardian - €1,000

"The transparency and effectiveness of this organization convinced me to make a major contribution. They show exactly how every euro makes a difference."

More Ways to Support

Discover additional ways to contribute to Inishannon's preservation beyond direct donations.

Volunteer Time

Contribute your skills and time to preservation projects, events, and community outreach.

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Legacy Giving

Include Inishannon's preservation in your estate planning for lasting community impact.

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Workplace Giving

Set up payroll deductions through your employer's charitable giving program.

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Fundraising Events

Participate in or organize community events that raise funds and awareness.

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Volunteer Impact in 2025

2,340
Volunteer Hours
€46,800
Estimated Value
89
Active Volunteers

Our volunteers contribute skills in research, event planning, fundraising, maintenance, and advocacy—demonstrating that community preservation requires both financial and personal investment.