Welcome to Southill Children's Fund
Nurturing Hope and Opportunities in Ireland and Boston
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
Since 1985, we’ve been dedicated to empowering children facing adversity.
Our roots are in Southill, where we launched programs to encourage education, sports, and creative pursuits—helping hundreds of young people build brighter futures.
Over the years, we’ve united children from Ireland and Boston, creating opportunities for growth, cultural exchange, and lifelong friendships.
Today, our mission is evolving:
We believe every child, wherever they live, deserves the tools and guidance to overcome life’s toughest challenges.
Education, mentorship, and community support are at the heart of what we do—because with the right support, all children can thrive.
Featured Articles


Southill Children s Fund donated a generous cheque of $10,000 to the Southill Junior School
The funds are specifically used for personnel cost incurred in


Recent Visit to Ireland
We presented a check for $4,000.00 & Brendan Kenny from
Good sports help out in school fund-raiser
LOCAL sports stars teed off in aid of St Kieran’s
About the Gaelscoil Sheoirse Clancy School
Gaelscoil Sheoirse Clancy was founded in 1986. The demand for


They wrecked our home and left us with nothing
I AM old now, old beyond my years. Exposure to


Southill Junior School, Limerick
SOUTHILL Junior School was established in 1972 and caters for