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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

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

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

“Behind every great charity is a team of passionate, focused, committed individuals making a real difference. These awards recognise their dedication, innovation, and commitment to excellence.” – Áine Myler, Chief Executive Officer at Cii Charities Institute Ireland (Cii), the representative body for Ireland’s leading and high-impact fundraising charities, is now accepting applications for the 2025Read more

Circle K, Ireland’s leading forecourt and convenience retailer and largest car wash provider has today announced the return of its Christmas Car Wash initiative at participating stores nationwide. Now in its fourth year, the initiative will once again see funds raised go directly to the Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation. From Wednesday, 18th December toRead more

This Christmas, Glenveagh and broadcaster Lucy Kennedy are teaming up to bring back The North Portal, a magical way for Santa to visit homes without chimneys, while supporting the Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation’s Home for Christmas appeal. Now in its second year The North Portal, by Glenveagh will donate €1 to Jack and JillRead more

The InterContinental Hotel, Dublin, was full of Christmas sparkle as over 280 glamorous guests came together for the Jack and Jill Christmas lunch, raising vital funds to help support over 400 Jack and Jill families nationwide, currently under the charity’s care. With Ryanair as the title sponsor and generous backing from Lily O’Brien’s, Emerald ParkRead more