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For Immediate Release A Postcard from The Edge… Plus… Postcard Art from Bob Geldof, Paul Costelloe, Tommy Tiernan, Jason Byrne, Don Conroy, David Sweeney, Mo Kelly, Dr William Campbell, and 1,200 Other Artists U2’s The Edge, rock star Bob Geldof, fashion designer Paul Costelloe, comedians Tommy Tiernan and Jason Byrne, TV artist Don Conroy, formerRead more

The RCSI Paediatric Society’s 7th annual Teddy Bear Hospital will be virtual this year in aid of The Jack & Jill Children’s Foundation. On April 30th, the students from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland will be educating children from all over Ireland on health & wellbeing with a little help from their TeddyRead more

We are delighted to share this photo of our first Specialist Children’s Liaison Nurse June Foxton receiving her COVID-19 vaccination. Our Jack & Jill Liaison Nurses covering CHO Area 9 got their vaccine in Dublin today. We are very grateful to HSE for making the vaccine available to our team and we hope that allRead more

In just two weeks Jonny, Alyson and Isla Mae Farrell came up with an idea to create the Woodland Motor Co. Winter Wonderland in memory of Cillian, and to raise funds for Jack & Jill who currently help look after 3 Year old Odhran. In their own words: “Jack & Jill have provided us withRead more

RTE 2FM Presenter & Instagram sensation Carl Mullan has launched a 12 day giveaway on his Instagram Page this December to help raise funds for Jack & Jill. ‘Mullan’s Massive Sack of Joy’ has helped raise over €20,000 so far with prizes including a Playstation 5, stays in the Inchydoney Island Hotel & Spa, MorganRead more

SIX OF IRELAND’S national charities have today announced that they are partnering with Revolut to help raise vital funds during the pandemic. The Jack & Jill Foundation along with Focus Ireland, the Irish Cancer Society, ISPCC Childline, Pieta, and Safe Ireland have joined Revolut’s ‘Donations’ feature, which allows Revolut customers to donate quickly and easilyRead more

Malahide native Donal Kavanagh has been shortlisted for Trustee of the Year at the Charity Impact Awards. Donal has served on the board of the Jack & Jill Children’s Foundation for 18 years, the last four of which were as Chairman. Jack & Jill CEO Carmel Doyle said: “He was due to step down atRead more

The Good Governance Awards recognise and encourage adherence to good governance practice by nonprofits throughout Ireland. In 2019, Jack & Jill won the won the Best Governance Improvement Award (Category 3)  at the Carmichael Ireland Good Governance Awards. This year, we are truly honoured to be shortlisted again for two categories. They are; – Overall GovernanceRead more

Maybe you fancy trying on Connell’s GAA shorts for size (as worn by actor Paul Mescal in Normal People!)? Perhaps you’ve wondered what it’s like to walk in Conor Murray’s boots? Or could it be a case of “if the cap fits” and you could be wearing Shane Lowry’s headgear? These are just some ofRead more

The Jack & Jill Children’s Foundation is now seeking a high performing Head of Communications and Fundraising to help us to drive the charity forward with pride and purpose.   Reporting to the CEO, the successful candidate will lead a team of six, in addition to two external web and PR resources and will spearheadRead more