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We are proud to announce the publication of our 2023 Annual Report. Last year marked the very sad passing of our beloved Founder, Jonathan Irwin.  We wanted our 2023 Annual Report to honour Jonathan’s legacy. We also wanted to reflect on how Jonathan’s resilience in the face of adversity and his passion for supporting theRead more

Life Pharmacy, part of the Uniphar Group, is celebrating welcoming its 100th Pharmacy in Killeagh, Co. Cork with a nationwide fundraising campaign to raise vital funds for the Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation. As part of the Life100 campaign, Life Pharmacy teams from all corners of the country will participate in sponsored activities within theirRead more

Locals are encouraged to support 3 children currently under the care of Jack and Jill in Monaghan by shopping, volunteering or donating pre-loved items to the boutique. The Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation has opened a new charity boutique at 44/45 Dublin Street Monaghan selling a fantastic selection of pre-loved clothes, accessories, toys, books, LEGORead more

One of the highlights of the year for Team Jack and Jill is our Family Fun Day, which took place last Saturday, 8th June in Palmerstown House Estate in Naas. We want to say a big ‘Thank you’ to all the incredible people who helped to make Jack and Jill Family Fun Day 2024 such hugeRead more

New charity campaign ‘Return for Children’ to support six of Ireland’s national children’s charities at selected events across the country Pictured (L-R) are Susan McQuaid-O’Dwyer, Make a Wish Ireland, Deirdre Walsh, Jack and Jill, Mary Gamble, Barnardos, Tim O’Dea, Barretstown, Kerry McLaverty, LauraLynn Children’s Hospice and John Church, Childline by ISPCC, at the announcement ofRead more

Pictured above: At the launch of Up the Hill for the Jack and Jill are Oonagh, Oisin and Jamie (2 years) Curran from Naas with Former Champion Jockey, Nina Carberry Retired National Hunt jockey Nina Carberry joins forces with the Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation to announce special ‘Up the Hill’ event to celebrate theRead more

Glenveagh Staff to go head-to-head in Takeover of Jack and Jill Charity Boutiques in Artane, Newbridge and Portlaoise to Raise Funds and Help Support Local Families On Friday, 14th June 2024, a team of over 30 Glenveagh staff volunteers will take over three Jack and Jill charity boutiques in Artane (Dublin), Newbridge (Kildare) and PortlaoiseRead more

The Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Declan J. Magee as the new Chair of its Board of Directors. Declan J. Magee is a retired general surgeon and past president of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland. He has had a long-term involvement in the governance of surgicalRead more

With €370,000 raised to date, Circle K and the Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation will raise at least €500,000 through the partnership, which will provide over 27,000 hours of in-home nursing and respite care for Jack and Jill families in communities across Ireland Jack and Jill are delighted to announce that Circle K it hasRead more

Pictured are Laura (9) and Tom (6) Daly from Leixlip, who are siblings to Seán (2) who is currently under the care of Jack and Jill €217,425 raised, translating into over 12,000 hours of in-home nursing and respite care for Jack and Jill Families Discover the artists behind the 3,345 original masterpieces!   On theRead more