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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

“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

This week, we pause to acknowledge two significant anniversaries that are deeply woven into the fabric of The Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation. It is a time to reflect and remember two extraordinary individuals whose lives have left an indelible mark on the families we support.  On December 10th, we mark the first anniversary ofRead more

Santa’s Magical Cabin kindly donates Santa visits for Jack and Jill families at its six locations nationwide. The much-loved Santa’s Magical Cabin has returned bringing festive fun, magic and merriment for families across the country. This year, Santa along with his team at Santa’s Magical Cabin have kindly donated 180 visits for Jack and JillRead more

To celebrate Trustees Week we are focusing on our former Chair and Board Member Maeve Beggs and her ‘Jack and Jill and me’ story from out 2023 Annual Report To celebrate Trustees Week we are focussing on our former Chair and Board Member Maeve Beggs and her ‘Jack and Jill and me’ story from outRead more

Global healthcare company Abbott has announced that it has donated over €170,000 to the Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation. The funds will help to provide almost 10,000 hours of in-home nursing for families in communities across Ireland. The donation is the latest highlight in a three-year collaboration between Abbott and the Foundation. 1,500 Abbott employees,Read more