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Donal Kavanagh

A vote is a ‘thank you’ note for Jack and Jill’s Donal

By Clodagh Hogan | Latest News | Comments are Closed | 5 November, 2020 | 5

Malahide native Donal Kavanagh has been shortlisted for Trustee of the Year at the Charity Impact Awards. Donal has served on the board of the Jack & Jill Children’s Foundation for 18 years, the last four of which were as Chairman. Jack & Jill CEO Carmel Doyle said: “He was due to step down atRead more

Jack and Jill Shortlisted for 2020 Carmichael Good Governance Awards

By Clodagh Hogan | Latest News | Comments are Closed | 31 October, 2020 | 2

The Good Governance Awards recognise and encourage adherence to good governance practice by nonprofits throughout Ireland. In 2019, Jack & Jill won the won the Best Governance Improvement Award (Category 3)  at the Carmichael Ireland Good Governance Awards. This year, we are truly honoured to be shortlisted again for two categories. They are; – Overall GovernanceRead more

Gift Back

Marketing Network Group champions Irish Charities with nationwide Gift Back Campaign

By Jack and Jill | Latest News | Comments are Closed | 29 October, 2020 | 0

#GiftBack #GetReal Jack & Jill have signed up with a new initiative launched by the Marketing Network Group called GiftBack that encourages companies to gift their Christmas party funds to Irish charities. Marketing Network Group is championing this campaign by developing a toolkit of creative assets to enable Irish businesses make a significant donation, thatRead more

Up the Hill 2021

Will You Climb a Hill For Those Who Can’t?

By Jack and Jill | Latest News | Comments are Closed | 24 September, 2020 | 0

People Urged to “Support Local” and “Donate Local” by Going “Up the Hill for Jack & Jill” this October. The Jack & Jill Children’s Foundation is asking people to support local and donate local by going “Up the Hill for Jack & Jill” this October. Funds raised will go towards the home nursing care ofRead more

Jack and Jill Newsletter September 2020

Our September 2020 Newsletter

By Jack and Jill | Latest News, Publications | Comments are Closed | 8 September, 2020 | 0

Check out our Autumn Newsletter for updates on Jack & Jill events and fundraising. We also have some stories from our families and nurses dealing with the impact of Covid-19 and more. View Newsletter If you’d like to receive our newsletters directly to your door, please sign up here.Read more

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Design a Bib for Jack and Jill

By Jack and Jill | Latest News | Comments are Closed | 1 September, 2020 | 0

They may not be able to march in the hallowed grounds of Dublin’s Croke Park these days, but that hasn’t stopped The Artane Band from marching to a different tune this Summer. Children’s sustainable clothing brand BabyBoo founded by County Cork mums, Vicki O’Callaghan and Michelle O’Riordan, is proud to launch this year’s big charityRead more

Pictured are Connell’s GAA shorts from the hit TV drama Normal People signed by actor Paul Mescal. The item is just one of over 40 lots up for grabs as part of the “Auction Thrill for Jack & Jill”, a charity auction taking place online in aid of the Jack & Jill Children’s Foundation from Friday August 21 to Friday August 28. The auction aims to raise much-needed funds for the Foundation’s emergency SOS appeal. For full information on auction items, including reserve prices, check out www.jackandjill.ie

Stars Raid Their Wardrobes to Lend Their Support for “Auction Thrill for Jack and Jill” Online Charity Auction

By Clodagh Hogan | Latest News | Comments are Closed | 4 August, 2020 | 0

Maybe you fancy trying on Connell’s GAA shorts for size (as worn by actor Paul Mescal in Normal People!)? Perhaps you’ve wondered what it’s like to walk in Conor Murray’s boots? Or could it be a case of “if the cap fits” and you could be wearing Shane Lowry’s headgear? These are just some ofRead more

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Job Opportunity: Head of Communications and Fundraising

By Clodagh Hogan | Careers, Latest News | Comments are Closed | 30 July, 2020 | 0

The Jack & Jill Children’s Foundation is now seeking a high performing Head of Communications and Fundraising to help us to drive the charity forward with pride and purpose.   Reporting to the CEO, the successful candidate will lead a team of six, in addition to two external web and PR resources and will spearheadRead more

Jonathan Irwin

A recent interview with Jack and Jill Founder Jonathan Irwin, in the Sunday Independent

By Jack and Jill | Latest News | Comments are Closed | 27 July, 2020 | 0

I am so unbelievably proud of what Mary-Ann and I set up. And I do very seriously think, not in an arrogant way, that Jack & Jill have made a remarkable difference to the well-being of very sick children. Read Full ArticleRead more

Darragh Murphy General Manager, Eire Lottery & FROM LEFT: Carmel Foley (CEO Jack and Jill), John Mark McCafferty (CEO, Threshold), Helen McVeigh (CEO Irish Hospice) and Linda Keating (Director, Marie Keating Foundation). pictured at the launch of Ireland's new charity lottery; EireLottery.ie @ The Hugh Lane Gallery in Dublin. Launched today, Eire Lottery gives the public the chance to win up to Û25,000 each month with all funds going directly to charities including; The Irish Hospice Foundation, The Marie Keating Foundation, Jack & Jill Children's Foundation and Threshold.

New Éire Lottery launches with Jack and Jill one of four chosen beneficiaries

By Clodagh Hogan | Latest News | Comments are Closed | 13 July, 2020 | 0

Launching today, The Éire Lottery is a new registered charity initiative that will bring a much needed financial boost to charities who have found their revenue streams devastated by as much as 35% over the past 4 months. It couldn’t be simpler! PLAY: Register online www.EireLottery.ie with your Eircode GIVE: Buy a ticket for onlyRead more

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