Cannonball Ireland thanks the people of Kildare as fundraising exceeds €2 million
The official charity for Cannonball 2025 was The Jack and Jill Children's Foundation
The organisers behind the annual supercar event Cannonball Ireland have thanked the people of County Kildare for their donations during Cannonball 2025.
According to Cannonball Ireland, the group has raised total of €781,914 for The Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation since the partnership with the Kildare-based charity began in 2022.
In addition, donations reached €317,819 in 2025, bringing the total raised for Irish children’s charities to €2,271,716. 2025 also happened to be the 15th iteration of the event.
Welcoming the generosity shown by the people of Kildare, Deirdre Walsh, the CEO of Jack and Jill, said: "All of us at Jack and Jill are blown away by the funds raised this year through our partnership with Cannonball and Circle K, translating to 17,710 hours of in-home nursing and respite care for 456 Jack and Jill families nationwide."
She added that over the three-year partnership, the €781,914 raised has contributed to the funding of 43,438 hours of vital care.
Ms Walsh continued: "This partnership has been a true game-changer not just in funds and care hours, but in community spirit and meaningful connection.
"Travelling across Ireland with the Cannonball crew and meeting our wonderful families is always a joy."
She concluded: "We’re so grateful to the Cannonball community for their time, creativity and energy in making our families part of this spectacular event and ensuring Cannonball 2025 was such a success."
In addition, Alan Bannon, the founder of Cannonball Ireland, had this to say: "Raising over three-quarters of a million euro for Jack and Jill is something we’re incredibly proud of as a company."
He added: "Each year, the Cannonball family; our sponsors, participants, spectators and crew come together not just for the love of cars, but to make a real difference for Irish children and families. This milestone is a testament to the generosity, energy and heart that fuel Cannonball."
Lastly, Ciara Foxton, managing director of Circle K Ireland, said that it was "fantastic" to support both Cannonball and the Jack and Jill Foundation again this year by running its 'When You Fill, Support Jack and Jill' initiative at Circle K sites across Ireland.
Femhe Flynn (6) from Sallins, pictured with Deirdre Walsh, CEO of The Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation, and Alan Bannon, Founder Cannonball Ireland, at the presentation of a cheque from Cannonball Ireland to the Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation. Photographer: Leon Farrell / Photocall Ireland