Welcome to Southill Children's Fund: A Beacon of Hope in Limerick, Ireland
At Southill Children’s Fund, we are committed to ensuring that every child has a future brimming with hope and opportunities. For over thirty years, we’ve devoted ourselves to transforming the lives of children not just in Southill and Limerick, but across Ireland and now in Boston. Our mission is to empower young lives through education, cultural exchanges, and supportive programs, regardless of the challenges they face – be it high unemployment, limited educational resources, or social difficulties. We are dedicated to helping children rise above these obstacles, nurturing their potential, and fostering positive change, one child at a time. Join us in our expanded journey as we strive to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children in Ireland and Boston. Together, we can create brighter futures for all.
Learn about our mission
About Us
We have been working to help children since 1985.
We have created programs to encourage education, participation in sports and extra-curricular activities.
We have brought 100s of children from Ireland to Boston as well as brought children from Boston to Ireland.
With the right tools and guidance, education is the key to overcome the extreme challenges the children of Southill must face everyday
About Southll
- A distressed area in southern Ireland, known as Southill.
- Unemployment rates 4 times national average
- Adult formal education at %50
- 2/3 of population are under 18.
- High crime rates have been contributed to by gangland feuds, turf wars.
Latest News
![](https://southillchildrensfund.com/DEV/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/award-300x225.jpg)
![](https://southillchildrensfund.com/DEV/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/award-300x225.jpg)
Southill Children’s Fund Receives 2019 Boston Award
Boston Award Program Honors the Achievement BOSTON November 20, 2019 — Southill Children’s Fund has been selected for the 2019 Boston Award in the Non-Profit Organization category by the Boston
![](https://southillchildrensfund.com/DEV/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/post2-300x162.jpg)
![](https://southillchildrensfund.com/DEV/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/post2-300x162.jpg)
Future of Ballaghderg Pre-School Secured
The future of a Letterkenny pre-school has been secured. It’s thanks to a repeated funding boosts from a charity located around 3,000 miles away, that the Ballaghderg pre-school in
![](https://southillchildrensfund.com/DEV/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/sh1-300x191.jpg)
![](https://southillchildrensfund.com/DEV/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/sh1-300x191.jpg)
Billy Higgins expands his charitable work in Boston and Ireland
Billy Higgins expands his charitable work in Boston and Ireland in the name of love for kids who enjoy the benefits BOSTON — Billy Higgins of South Boston returned from
![](https://southillchildrensfund.com/DEV/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/unnamed-W1500-189x300.jpg)
![](https://southillchildrensfund.com/DEV/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/unnamed-W1500-189x300.jpg)
Fundraiser – To Benefit the Ballaghderg Special Needs Pre-School
A Letter sent to Billy Higgins in April 2016 Dear Mr.Higgins, As the parent of a child who attends Ballaghderg Special Needs Preschool in Letterkenny, County Donegal I felt compelled
![](https://southillchildrensfund.com/DEV/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Irish-Tribute-Bill-Higgind-DSCF1694-261x300-1.jpg)
![](https://southillchildrensfund.com/DEV/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Irish-Tribute-Bill-Higgind-DSCF1694-261x300-1.jpg)
An Irish Tribute Held in Boston – Bill Higgins Honored
BY RAY FLYNN The Golden Bridges Award Luncheon is one of Boston’s great events, which we all look forward to every year. It took place this year at the World
![](https://southillchildrensfund.com/DEV/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/IMG_2772-300x169.jpg)
![](https://southillchildrensfund.com/DEV/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/IMG_2772-300x169.jpg)
HSE Media Release HSE Welcomes donation to the patient social fund at Ballaghderg Preshchool
July 21, 2016 On Tuesday the 19th of July a presentation of a cheques to the value of $10,000 and €5,000 was made to the patient Social fund at Ballaghderg
![](https://southillchildrensfund.com/DEV/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/background-copy_15.jpg)
![](https://southillchildrensfund.com/DEV/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/background-copy_15.jpg)
![](https://southillchildrensfund.com/DEV/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/award.png)
![](https://southillchildrensfund.com/DEV/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/award.png)