Welcome Irish Hospice Foundation!   We would like to welcome the much-loved Irish Hospice Foundation on board the Éire Lottery. Irish Hospice Foundation (IHF) is the only national charity dedicated to dying, death, and bereavement in Ireland. They believe that no one should face death or bereavement without the care and support they need.     IHF offers a range of healthcare programmes, training, education and advocacy.    For example, ‘Nurses for Night Care’, is a free national service for people with illnesses other than cancer who wish to die at home.  Last year they supported over 700 families through this service. Families like Conor's and his late mum:  “It’s just so crucial that a person you love – a hero in their own way through life – has their wishes met and that she gets a dignified and fitting end to their life.  Without the night care nurse that would not have happened.”      The demand for this service increases every year.  An even bigger increase is expected this year, with more people choosing to spend their final days at home due to the Coronavirus pandemic.      IHF also run HFH (Hospice Friendly Hospitals) and CEOL (Compassionate End of Life), programmes to improve end-of-life care in hospitals and in residential care settings for older people.   This year, all IHF programmes have remained in operation and in response to Covid 19, they have launched new Care and Inform resources and a brand-new Bereavement Support Line for the public. This national freephone service is available on 1800 80 70 77 and is for any adult who has been impacted by bereavement.       "Covid- 19 has had a big impact on our work: on the one hand our services have seen an increase in demand, on the other hand, our fundraising has been hugely affected, with our biggest fundraising appeals and events having to be cancelled or postponed. We look forward to working with the wonderful team at Eire Lottery, and we are very excited to be part of an initiative that provides much needed support to great causes."  - Helen McVeigh - Director of Fundraising.  Right now IHF services and expertise are needed more than ever. However, their fundraising income has been severely challenged. 90% comes from voluntary fundraising, but this year their biggest fundraising events have been cancelled or face huge uncertainty: their annual Cycle Overseas, their Camino Challenge, and their National Raffle are just a few examples.     Éire Lottery is helping IHF to fundraise in these very tough times, to make a difference for adults, children, and families facing end of life and bereavement.    

We would like to welcome the wonderful Jack & Jill Foundation on board Éire Lottery.  The Jack & Jill Foundation looks after precious children with highly complex and life-threatening medical conditions, who are being cared for at home.  Children like Harry O'Brien, whose mum Maria says, “Our liaison nurse from Jack & Jill came to meet us in the hospital and explained how they would help us. This foundation has been a lifeline to our family. Having Jack & Jill nurses means we can recharge our batteries knowing Harry is well cared for in our home'' Jack & Jill provides in-home nursing care and respite support for children up to the age of five, with a range of neurodevelopmental issues including brain injury, genetic diagnosis and severe cerebral palsy. They also provide end of life care for children under the age of 5, regardless of diagnosis. Like many Charities during this time, fundraising at Jack & Jill has been devastated by Covid19, closing the Foundation's nine charity shops and cancelling most of their fundraising events.  They face a projected shortfall of €500,000 while the 340 children and families under their care depend on the service to keep going.They need the support of the community and in turn they can continue their community support.  Jack & Jill is a national charity with local reach, well known for providing a specialist home nursing service where the money really does follow the patient into the home. 'We are delighted to be part of the new Eire Lottery and in very good company with the other charities.  All great causes.  Jack & Jill is calling on our community to try their luck and buy a ticket to show you care. ' - Carmel Doyle, CEO of Jack & Jill Foundation Your entry in the Eire Lottery will help Jack & Jill provide in-home nursing care and respite support for very sick children, including end of life care. Just €16 funds one hour of specialist nursing care for a child in their home, giving parents a much needed break. They call it 'The Gift of Time' and by playing Eire Lottery you are making that gift to local families, so we Thank You.   To help support Jack & Jill and our other amazing beneficiary charities, register today. We even give you a FREE ticket for our first draw and you can purchase extra for as little as €3 per ticket. Not only that, but you will be in with a chance to be one of our 3 lucky winners every single month, winning up to €25,000!       

Éire Lottery is happy to announce that Threshold is now one of our selected Charities.  And one of the amazing charities you can support by playing your part today!  Founded in 1978, for over 40 years, Threshold has been working and campaigning all across Ireland to stop people from becoming homeless.  “So far this year, and as a result of the Covid-19 Crisis, Threshold has supported 5,111 families at risk of losing their homes” “This is an increase of 30% on 2019.  And of those seeking our help, 61% have lost their jobs and income.  These people are now building up rent arrears, increasing the risk of eviction and becoming homeless”. “But, as you can imagine, our fundraising is under enormous pressure right now with this crisis.  But we are determined to keep our vital services open.  Answer every call to our helpline – and help protect every home.” “These are real people, many with families, living in our communities.  And if even a small percentage of these people become homeless, our nation will face a massive humanitarian crisis.  That’s why, in this unique emergency, we are delighted and honoured to join Éire Lottery. Threshold is ready to help.” John-Mark McCafferty, Chief Executive of Threshold  Threshold’s National Freephone Helpline is often the first port of call for people facing a housing crisis.  And that’s why their team of expert housing advisors give people the one-to-one, personalised help to solve their housing issues.  Protecting the rights and homes of renters in Ireland. In fact, every single day – and right now – Threshold is saving 9 families from the nightmare of homelessness. And home has never been so vital with the Covid-19 Crisis in Ireland.    “We are delighted that Threshold have joined our amazing push to help deserving charities across Ireland. The impact of, and fight against Homelessness caused by this global pandemic is only beginning and we aim to help by providing significant funds for Threshold and our other Charities over the coming months”. Darragh Murphy, General Manager, Éire Lottery.   You can help Threshold to stop homelessness by playing Éire Lottery Lottery today.  You will be in with the chance to win the whopping monthly jackpot of up to a €25,000.  All of the proceeds from Éire Lottery (after cash prizes) go to our charities.    Visit www.threshold.ie to find out more about how Threshold is working to stop homelessness in Ireland. If you’re renting and need advice, Threshold’s National Freephone Helpline is available Monday to Friday, 9am to 9pm on 1800 454 454 Or you can email advice@threshold.ie.