(click to enlarge) Big thank to Eddie O Mahony who has set up a virtual “raffle” to try to raise funds to support David Riordan in his run for Jack & Jill. He has donated a shirt from his private collection that was issued for use by Irish defender Richard Dunne for the European Qualifier v RussiaRead more
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A Big THANK YOU to Monica White and Louise Kennedy who have recently donated €10,000 to The Jack & Jill Children’s Foundation through a ‘Sponsored Buggy Push’ and ‘Carrantuohill Climb’. We are so grateful to all who helped organise such a fantastic event in support of Jack & Jill. WELL DONE ONE AND ALL……Read more
Don’t miss out and join the buzz and excitement in the Phoenix Park on Sunday 14th April for the 2013 Spar Great Ireland Run…… Join Jack & Jill, one of the official charity partners for Great Ireland Run this year, and soak up the atmosphere of what is not only a top class international eventRead more
2013 sees the return of ‘The Jack & Jill’ Saturday April 27 th 2013. Now in its sixth year this 10-kilometre charity run or walk in the surroundings of Kenmare town is back. The Jack And Jill Run up the Hill has grown in popularity since the challenging and scenic course was first usedRead more
7th Annual Anne Valley 5-mile Challenge to raise funds for Jack & Jill families supported in Munster
The 7th Annual Anne Valley 5-mile Challenge will take place on Saturday 9th February in Dunhill – Runners and walkers asked to step right up and register as their New Year’s Resolution! Busy mother of three, Tricia Quinn from Dunhill is asking people in Munster and beyond to make their new year’s resolution early by registeringRead more
CALLING ALL OUR IRISH RELATIONS AND COUNTRY COUSINS…….. We are delighted to have a listing for the very first year in the ballot section of the London Virgin Marathon. If you are lucky enough to have secured a place we would be absolutely delighted if you would fly the flag for Jack & Jill inRead more
The very first Jack & Jill cycle took place on Saturday 15th September 2012 with over 60 friends and supporters gathering bright and early at the Spawell Complex in Templeogue for the off……. With refreshment stops and lunch en route to keep the cyclists energised and focused everyone arrived in Kilkenny safe and sound, albeitRead more
This year The Órla Memorial 5k will take place on Saturday 29th September at 2pm in Ards Forest Park Creeslough, in aid of The Jennifer Trust for Spinal Muscular Atrophy, The Jack & Jill Children’s Foundation and Paediatric Physiotherapy at Letterkenny General Hospital. Registration is from 12.00 – 1 pm just inside the entrance toRead more
The Carers Association Kildare 10K Mini Marathon will take place on Sunday, 19th August 2012 at 12 noon. The race starts from The Ryston Sports & Social Club, Newbridge and will be held over a scenic route crossing the magnificent Curragh Plains. IT PROMISES TO BE A FUN DAY OUT FOR ALL THE FAMILY! Registration Fee onlyRead more
We all know the words sun and sand first tend to conjure up a picture of holidays by the sea….. however it was far from a holiday when Sergeant Ronan Carey from Dromiskin, Co. Louth braved the blistering sun and sand when he treked across the Sahara desert for Jack and Jill in the MarathonRead more
