Today marks the second anniversary of the passing of our Founder Jonathan Irwin. We recently met with his son Phonsie, who spoke about what his dad and Jack and Jill means to him and how he wants to help continue the legacy which all began with his brother Jack. “Growing up with a siblingRead more
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This September, doing something simple could make a life-changing difference. All it takes is a pair of comfy shoes, a few walks and the commitment to reach that 100km target! Life Pharmacy, in partnership with the Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation, is inviting people across Ireland to take on the Walk 100km Challenge this September,Read more
The Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation is delighted to announce that it is now officially JAM Card friendly across the entire organisation. This important milestone comes after all staff members including Nurses, Shop Managers, office staff, and the Family Support Team successfully completed JAM (Just A Minute) training. @jackandjillcf 🎉 We’re officially JAM Card certified!Read more
In a scene fit for Her Majesty’s Secret Service, Radio Nova’s PJ Gallagher and Jim McCabe got to grips with a rare Aston Martin DB11 to announce that the Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation is the official charity partner for Cannonball 2025. Amid feverish Bond casting rumours and as debates swirl about 007’s next AstonRead more
Last Saturday, July 5th families from all over Ireland gathered at the Royal Hospital Kilmainham in Dublin for the annual Jack and Jill Family Fun Day. As always it was another joyful celebration of community, connection and fun. The theme this year was Minions, and the grounds were a sea of blue and yellow, withRead more
Jack and Jill Secures Triple Lock Status from the Charities Institute Ireland for the 5th Consecutive Year The Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation is proud to announce that it has been awarded Triple Lock status by the Charities Institute Ireland (CII) for the fifth year in a row. This gold standard accreditation is awarded toRead more
€167,000 Raised to Support Seriously Ill and Vulnerable Children Across Ireland Dublin, June 16, 2025: Re-turn, operator of Ireland’s Deposit Return Scheme, today celebrates the first anniversary of its initiative with six of Ireland’s leading children’s charities – Barretstown, Barnardos, Childline by ISPCC, the Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation, LauraLynn Ireland’s Children’s Hospice and Make-A-WishRead more
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On June 13th -15th, Retro Cannonball rolls once again featuring 100 classic cars, free family live entertainment and that unique festival atmosphere that Cannonball is renowned for. Dynamic duo, Dancing with the Stars Judge, Karen Byrne and her fiancé, musician Jake Carter have joined forces with the Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation to announce itsRead more
Local nurse Emma Barry is lacing up her runners and taking to the streets of Limerick for this year’s Regeneron Great Limerick Run, raising vital funds for The Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation, a charity that’s close to her heart – both personally and professionally. Emma, from Patrickswell works as a Jack and Jill nurse,Read more