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PJ and Jim on tandem bicycle with June, Carmel, Tracey and Willow

One Bike, Two Radio Nova Presenters, Thirty Kilometres, and One Great Cause

By Adam Brennan | Latest News | Comments are Closed | 3 October, 2022 | 2

PJ Gallagher & Jim McCabe to Tandem Cycle from Croker to Bray Head on Hilloween Challenge for the Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation Today sees the launch of a month of activity around Jack and Jill’s ‘Up the Hill’ Challenge, culminating on Friday, October 28th, as Radio Nova’s PJ Gallagher and Jim McCabe will embarkRead more

Edel Parackal and Jack Carty, captain of Connacht Rugby team

Family Stories: Lilly Parackal

By Graham O Mahony | Latest News | Comments are Closed | 8 September, 2022 | 2

Jack and Jill child, Lilly Parackal (3) from Galway spent much of the first year of her life in hospital, having been diagnosed with a chromosome 2 imbalance. This left Lilly with developmental delays, heart and lung problems, and needing to be tube-fed. Speaking to RSVP Live, Jack and Jill mum Edel told Lilly’s story:Read more

Up The Hill 2022

People urged to take on a hill for Jack and Jill this October

By Graham O Mahony | Latest News, Press Release | Comments are Closed | 1 September, 2022 | 2

People urged to take on a hill for Jack and Jill this October to raise money to fund home nursing care for 400 children in local communities across Ireland. Every day can be an uphill challenge for Jack and Jill families across Ireland and, this October, the charity is urging people to climb or walkRead more

announcement of the Jack and Jill 25th Anniversary Afternoon Tea event

Host a 25th Anniversary Afternoon Tea Event

By Graham O Mahony | Latest News, Press Release | Comments are Closed | 8 June, 2022 | 2

Jack and Jill ask the Community to host a Summer Afternoon Tea to mark their 25th Anniversary, kindly supported by Glenveagh. Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation marks 25 years of serving Leinster children with home nursing care, by encouraging supporters to host an Afternoon Tea event in their community, kindly supported by Glenveagh. The JackRead more

Athlone store

New Charity Boutique in Athlone

By Graham O Mahony | Latest News | Comments are Closed | 27 May, 2022 | 2

Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation has opened a charity boutique at Unit 1, Townhouse Centre in Athlone. Bargain-hunters are encouraged to drop in to check out the boutique’s fantastic selection of pre-loved clothes, accessories, toys, books, LEGO, and household items that have been kindly donated to Jack and Jill. All items sold will raise fundsRead more

National Volunteering Week!

It’s National Volunteering Week!

By Graham O Mahony | Latest News | Comments are Closed | 20 May, 2022 | 2

“Volunteers do not necessarily have the time; they just have the heart.” ~Elizabeth Andrew We want to take the opportunity to thank all of our big-hearted volunteers, across all 11 of our Jack and Jill Charity Boutiques and our online store, for their continuous support and commitment to #TeamJackandJill. We couldn’t do what we do,Read more

Circle K Announces Brand New Partnership with the Jack and Jill

Circle K Announces Brand New Partnership with the Jack and Jill

By Graham O Mahony | Latest News | Comments are Closed | 12 May, 2022 | 2

Two-Year Partnership Will See At Least €270,000 Raised for the Children’s Charity. New fundraising initiative gives Circle K customers the opportunity to go the extra mile for the Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation Circle K, Ireland’s largest forecourt and convenience retailer, has today announced the Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation as its newest brand partner.Read more

Sold Out

Incognito 2022 Online Art Sale Has Sold Out!

By Graham O Mahony | Latest News | Comments are Closed | 21 April, 2022 | 2

– 3,229 original artworks by 1,200 artists sold in hours – Over €200,000 raised will support specialist home nursing care, respite support and end-of-life care for over 400 children across the country – Identity of #Incognito2022 artists to be revealed tomorrow, Friday April 22, at 10am on www.incognito.ie The Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation hasRead more

Ryanair donates 60K

Ryanair donates €60,000 to Jack and Jill

By Graham O Mahony | Latest News | Comments are Closed | 20 April, 2022 | 2

Ryanair, Europe’s no. 1 airline has today (April 20) donated €60,000 to its longstanding charity partner – The Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation – bringing the total funds raised by Ryanair in aid of this charity to €600,000 to date. These funds are fundamental in supporting Jack and Jill’s vital work of providing in-home nursingRead more

Incognito 2022 launch

Unmask A Masterpiece! Artists Unite to Launch Incognito 2022

By Graham O Mahony | Latest News | Comments are Closed | 29 March, 2022 | 2

Ronnie Wood, Christy Dignam, Andrea Corr, Samantha Mumba, Damien Dempsey, Robert Grace & Lyra among music artists taking part. It was one of those picture-perfect moments as they struck an artistic pose. A collection of leading Irish artists, among them Robert Ballagh, Helen Steele, Jill & Gill, Una Sealy and Asbestos, dropping their masks temporarilyRead more

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  • Power Hour for Jack and Jill with Today FM is LIVE!
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  • Jack and Jill Annual Report 2025

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