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We are delighted to share that, the annual Jack and Jill Teddy Bear Picnic will once again take place this June! Now in its 4th year, the initiative which started as a local fundraiser organised by mother and daughter duo, Jess McGrath, and Evelyn O’Reilly from Kidz@Play in Maynooth, Co Kildare, has quickly become aRead more

Click to View the 2024 Collection It was a game of hide and seek like no other at the launch of Incognito, Ireland’s biggest online art sale in aid of the Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation, which took place this morning at Dublin’s RHA Gallery. Among the Incognito artists at the event playing catch meRead more

3,000 Families Supported by Vital In-Home Nursing and Respite Service since 1997 This week, the Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation marks a significant milestone, as the Irish charity announces it has supported 3,000 families since it was set up by its pioneering founders, Jonathan Irwin and Mary Ann O’Brien, 27 years ago. Having experienced theRead more

BE IN WITH A CHANCE TO WIN AN AMAZING NIGHT OUT WHILST RAISING VITAL FUNDS TO SUPPORT LOCAL JACK AND JILL FAMILIES Read below for more details on how to enter. Every day in Team Jack and Jill we are blown away by the phenomenal work carried out by Community Fundraising Heroes right across theRead more

Ongoing partnership supporting Jack and Jill families in communities across Ireland, including 33 families in Kildare, has raised €121, 874 to date. Glenveagh Properties Plc is delighted to share that over the course of the three years of its partnership with the Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation, one of the country’s largest homebuilders, which isRead more

Triple Lock status is awarded to charities that uphold the highest standards in transparent reporting, ethical fundraising and strong governance structures. The Jack and Jill Foundation is proud to share that the charity has been awarded Triple Lock status by the Charities Institute Ireland (CII) for the fourth consecutive year. The Triple Lock is awardedRead more

The Board of the Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation is pleased to announce Deirdre Walsh is the new Chief Executive Officer of the charity. Previously Head of Retail and Compliance at the charity; Deirdre began her career with Jack and Jill as a volunteer 16 years ago, moving on to become a Fundraising Executive, andRead more

As we reflect on the year that has passed and look forward to 2024, Jack and Jill Liaison Nurse Manager Anne Reilly has this message of kindness and love to share with our community. As another busy year draws to a close at Jack and Jill, we are entering that special period of Christmas. PeopleRead more

 Ambassador and soccer sensation Stephanie Roche to launch Circle K car wash initiative raising a minimum of €35,000 for The Jack and Jill’s Children’s Foundation. Circle K, Ireland’s forecourt and convenience retailer and largest car wash provider, has today announced the return of its Christmas car wash initiative in aid of the Jack and JillRead more

21 June 1941 – 10 December 2023 We are very sad to announce the death of Jonathan Irwin, our wonderful brave and kind Founder of the Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation, who passed away on Sunday, December 10th, after a short illness. Jonathan (82) has led a wonderful life that has touched and supported soRead more