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The first-ever Power Hour for Jack and Jill with Today FM has raised €500,000 enough to fund 25,000 hours of in-home nursing care and respite support for families across Ireland.

We’re delighted to share that The Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation has been shortlisted for two Charity Excellence Awards 2026!

One Hour. Your Way. One Powerful Difference. It’s official – Power Hour for Jack and Jill with Today FM is LIVE! For the next three weeks, we’re joining forces with our friends at Today FM and calling on people, workplaces, schools, clubs and communities across Ireland to turn 60 minutes into something powerful for JackRead more

Help Turn Kilometres into Care We’re delighted to once again be partnering with Life Pharmacy to bring back the Walk 100km in September Challenge, inviting people right across Ireland to lace up their walking shoes and help give Jack and Jill families the gift of time. Following the phenomenal success of last year’s campaign, whichRead more

A Year of Impact, Growth and Compassion. We’re delighted to share the Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation Annual Report 2025, celebrating another remarkable year of supporting families across Ireland and the incredible community of supporters who made it all possible.

Jack and Jill Dad Barry McArdle Raises Almost €19,000 for Families Like His – Over Three Months Before the Irish Life Dublin Marathon
There are still over three months to go until the 2026 Irish Life Dublin Marathon, but one Jack and Jill family has already achieved something truly remarkable.

Social media star and proud Kerry man Tadhg Fleming is swapping the laughs for lycra this summer as he takes on the iconic Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle in support of Team Jack and Jill.

On Saturday, May 2nd, 2026, all of us at Jack and Jill were delighted to welcome families, volunteers, parents, grandparents, siblings and of course our Jack and Jill children to a truly memorable and fun-filled Family Day at the Royal Hospital Kilmainham.

We are delighted to share some very special news for the Jack and Jill community.
Irish Life has announced The Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation as its charity partner for the next three years – marking the first time in its history that a charity has been selected for a multi-year partnership through its Irish Life Staff Charities programme.

Roll Up, Roll Up! It’s the Secret Art Sale of the Decade… Don Conroy, William Costelloe & Poppy Melia Among Artists to Launch 10th incognito Art Sale in aid of the Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation, Ireland’s Much-Loved Mystery Art Sale Returns with a New Artwork Size.