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Jack and Jill is inviting companies across Ireland to become 100 Hour Heroes in 2025 to help provide in-home nursing care and respite support to children under our care.  By pledging €1,800, companies can fund 100 hours of vital care, giving families the invaluable gift of time – to rest, recharge, and focus on whatRead 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

Over the coming weeks, the Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation is thrilled to be part of the enchanting Winterval Christmas Market in Waterford, thanks to the generous support of Glenveagh. For a limited time, we’ll be hosting a special pop-up shop in one of Winterval’s charming cabins, and we can’t wait to welcome you! Pop-UpRead 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

The excitement is still palpable at Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation as we reflect on the spectacular Retro Cannonball event that took place in May. We are overjoyed to have been selected as charity partners by the dynamic team at Cannonball Ireland, marking a robust start to our collaboration! Retro Cannonball, which precedes the mainRead more

We are thrilled to share with you the story of a truly inspirational woman, Cecilia Sage. A local Louth mother, Cecilia courageously embarked on a strenuous 50-kilometre challenge and successfully raised an incredible €18,719 (at the time of publication) for the Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation. On the 27th of May, amidst the cheer ofRead more

One of the highlights of the year for Team Jack and Jill is our Family Fun Day, which took place last Saturday, 27th May in Palmerstown House Estate in Naas. Check out the gallery below to see some images from what was an absolutely amazing day! Family Fun Day is all about community, about familiesRead more