Leo Powell meets Jonathan Irwin,who will be remembered for his crusading efforts on behalf of thousands of children and families JONATHAN Irwin. Remember him? Ah yes,the guy who started Goffs in Kill, who came up with the Cartier Million and who ran the Phoenix Park. Those achievements on their own would, you imagine, guarantee youRead more
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Jack and Jill supports the group of parents, grandparents, children and child health professionals who believe that the decision to locate the new National Paediatric Hospital at the Mater is not in the best interest of the Children of Ireland. You can register your support for reviewing the location of the site for the newRead more
Donations in Memory of a Loved One A donation in memory of a loved one can be a positive and wonderful way to honour the memory of someone special and also help a cause that mattered to them. You can make a donation in memory of a loved one to the Jack & Jill Children’s Foundation.Read more
Mary Joe Guilfoyle Sinead Moran Our Senior Liaison Nurses Sinead Moran & Mary Joe Guilfoyle have been invited to become part of the National Steering Group for Paediatric Palliative Care. Sinead and Mary Joe will jobshare this role. This group has been set up in response to recommendations from the report entitled ‘PalliativeRead more
[nggallery id=20] Jack and Jill would like to say a big ‘Thank You’ to John O’Mahony and his friends who did a bed push in memory of his son John Patrick and raised a fantastic €16,886 for usRead more
Jack & Jill have been retained by HSE to collect all the used crutches and zimmer frames to be recycled to the benefit of the Jack & Jill Foundation and the 322 children presently under our wing. The project will commence at the beginning of October, and information will be issued by both the HSERead more
'Jack 'n Jill' Rose Rose Grower David Kenny from Tullow in Co. Carlow has grown a Jack & Jill Rose. The rose is an Hybrid Tea, bred from ‘Britannia’ & ‘Focus’ with 20 petals and a very pointed bud and opening bloom. It is apricot cream in colour and blooms from June until first frostsRead more
Special Needs Parents Association‘ is a national parent-run organisation which provides support and information for families who have children with disabilities and special needs. They can provide assistance for parents with guidance,direction,advice and help. They now have a Special Needs Facebook page.Read more
Jack & Jill are members of an umbrella group of Irish Children’s charities supporting the ReassureMe.com, Internet Parental Supervision tool Research shows that the vast majority of parents either: 1. Overly limit children’s access to the computer , or 2. Don’t have any restrictions whatsoever Jack & Jill believe that all children should be given everyRead more
