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Jack and Jill turns 25 - Caring for over 2,700 children across Ireland since 1997

Jack and Jill turns 25 – Caring for over 2,700 children across Ireland since 1997

By Adam Brennan | Latest News | Comments are Closed | 24 March, 2022 | 0

The Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. As part of the celebration, we have created a new logo which is an evolution of the identity created under the auspices of our founder, Jonathan Irwin and his wife Mary Ann O’Brien, in 1997. It embraces our history and heritage, retainingRead more

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New Jack and Jill Charity Boutique Opens in Waterford

By Graham O Mahony | Latest News | Comments are Closed | 22 February, 2022 | 2

Jack & Jill Children’s Foundation is opening a new charity boutique at 6 O’Connell Street in Waterford City, beside Delaney’s florists! Bargain-hunters are encouraged to drop in soon 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 & Jill. AllRead more

Imelda Whelan tribute

Tribute to Imelda Whelan (née Germaine) by Mary Ann O’Brien

By Graham O Mahony | Latest News | Comments are Closed | 17 February, 2022 | 2

Oldtown, Tinoran, Bantinglass, Wicklow Born on 24th July 1961 and passed away on 4th February 2022 “A great and loving wife to Christy and a brilliant mother to her three sons Conor, David and John. They will miss her forever but her beautiful spirit will never be far from her four lads. “In 1996 withRead more

Incognito is back

Incognito 2022 Collection Goes Live on March 31 – In aid of Jack and Jill

By Graham O Mahony | Latest News | Comments are Closed | 16 February, 2022 | 2

Incognito 2022, Ireland’s biggest online art sale that sees artists donating their art ‘incognito’ for a great cause, will take place this year on Thursday, April 21. What’s different about Incognito, unlike other art sales, is that the buyer has no idea who the artist is until after the sale closes and the mask drops,Read more

Emmet Toft, Carwash Manager at Circle K Ireland and Carmel Doyle Jack and Jill CEO

Circle K Christmas charity initiative raises €32,400 for Jack and Jill

By Graham O Mahony | Latest News | Comments are Closed | 1 February, 2022 | 2

Circle K funds raised provide 1,800 hours of specialist home nursing care for children supported by the charity. Circle K, Ireland’s largest forecourt and convenience retailer, is proud to announce that its Christmas charity initiative has raised €32,400 in much-needed funds for the Jack & Jill Children’s Foundation. The Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation isRead more

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In Business Magazine celebrates local Jack and Jill business supporters

By Graham O Mahony | Latest News | Comments are Closed | 18 January, 2022 | 2

With more children than ever under our care in this special 25th anniversary year, local businesses can really make a difference in their own community. Business County Champions across the country are getting behind local families and sponsoring their home nursing hours. A once-off donation of €900 will cover a month’s care for an extraRead more

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Alltech Ireland raises funds for Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation

By Graham O Mahony | Latest News | Comments are Closed | 6 January, 2022 | 2

Alltech Ireland is pleased to announce that the company has raised €15,035 in aid of the Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation from their Christmas Monster Raffle. The funds will go directly towards specialist home nursing and end-of-life care for children from birth to six years of age who have highly complex and life-limiting medical conditions.

Broadcaster Anna Daly is pictured at Circle K, Dundrum Road alongside Jack and Jill family Joan and Leo Johnston

Circle K launches new Christmas charity initiative to support Jack and Jill

By Graham O Mahony | Latest News | Comments are Closed | 16 December, 2021 | 2

New research reveals 39% of motorists think it’s important to visit a car wash as part of their pre-Christmas build up. Car Wash Fundraising drive across Circle K’s network will see at least €30,000 donated to the children’s charity that funds and delivers home nursing and end-of-life care for children under six. Circle K, Ireland’sRead more

What Does Santa Do book

A Stocking Filler With a Difference!

By Graham O Mahony | Latest News | Comments are Closed | 9 December, 2021 | 2

Beautiful Irish children’s book ‘What does Santa do, when it’s not Christmas?’ available for €8. Monies raised will help keep sick children #HomeforChristmas and out of hospital. Ever wonder… What does Santa do, when it’s not Christmas? Children love the magic of Christmas, and of course, the magic that Santa brings each year. But whatRead more

Calling all artists to register for Incognito 2022

Call for Incognito 2022 Artists

By Graham O Mahony | Latest News | Comments are Closed | 2 December, 2021 | 2

Going into its sixth year, Incognito remains the largest online art sale in Ireland. Over 4,000 artists from 30 countries have produced 11,874 original postcard-size pieces of art, providing €625,000 for Jack & Jill families across the country. Jack & Jill are looking for new and internationally acclaimed artists, illustrators and designers to take partRead more

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