Typically, we associate religious organisations with churches and other places of worship. However, the scale of religious organisations in Ireland is much greater than we initially think. The funding and income generated in religious organisations is also a significant part of our economy. In our very first episode, we delve into the current findings on religious giving in Ireland. We discuss the scale of religion in Ireland, including: emerging religions, religious income and progression of religious organisations.   In this episode, we are joined by Niamh Carruthers and Dennis O’Connor. Niamh is a funding expert and PhD Researcher who focuses on charitable giving, and has recently authored ‘The Economics of Faith’ report, which provides insights into the funding landscape in Ireland. Our second guest, Dennis O’Connor, has over 20 years’ experience in the nonprofit sector and is the CEO of 2into3, which focuses on transformative social impact. Both Niamh and Dennis have made significant contributions towards social impact in Ireland.   Niamh’s recent work on ‘The Economics of Faith’ report informs organisations on relevant issues facing the social economy. To read ‘The Economics of Faith’ report, visit: https://2into3.com/research/sector-reports/   If you have a positive social impact story and would like to feature on Ireland’s Social Impact Podcast, contact eilis.oboyle@2into3.com.