# Long time Ireland Funds boss steps down

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2018/10/03/long-time-ireland-funds-boss-steps-down/
- Published: 2018-10-03T16:45:00+01:00
- Author: Howard Lake

**Kieran McLoughlin has stepped down as chief executive of the Ireland Funds.**

Mr McLoughlin has worked for the organisation for more than 22 years. He was appointed
as chief executive in 2010, having previously served as number two to the previous
chief executive.

The organisation was established by [Tony O’Reilly](https://www.irishtimes.com/tags/tony-o%e2%80%99reilly/)
in 1976 to support peace and cultural activities across the island of Ireland. It
has raised **more than $600 million** for various causes since its foundation and
has chapters in 12 countries. In 2016 the Ireland Funds reported income of nearly
$22 million.

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[Mr Mc Loughlin](https://www.irishtimes.com/tags/kieran-mcloughlin/), who is based
in New York, has left the organisation to pursue other interests in international
media, according to Irish American website Irish Central. In a statement the Ireland
Funds confirmed his resignation.

“The Board of Directors of [The Ireland Funds](http://www.irelandfunds.org) has 
accepted the resignation of Worldwide President & CEO Kieran McLoughlin. We acknowledge
McLoughlin’s years of service to the organization, and we respect his decision. 
The Ireland Funds has begun the search process for a new President & CEO. Caitriona
Fottrell will assist with the transition,” the statement said.

In response to the financial crash in 2009 McLoughlin launched the Promising Ireland
Campaign to raise $100 million for struggling Irish charities. The campaign raised
more than twice that goal.

The Times of London reported in 2016 that Mr McLaughlin was paid $685,687 for his
role in the Ireland Funds.