Charity boutique reopens in Tullamore with some big name brands in stock

THE Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation e-opened its charity boutique in  Tullamore  to members of the public on Monday.
The store, which is based at  3 O'Moore Street, had been closed due to the Government public health restrictions put in place to combat Covid-19.

The retail restrictions have now been eased and the store is once again open for business, selling ladies, gents and children’s clothing, as well as handbags, shoes, bric-a-brac and furniture. There are some big name brands available such as  Vera Wang, Radley, Bulaggi, Heidi Higgins, Nine West, Mulberry and Dolce & Gabbana

Due to the closure of its nine shops around the country since March 16, and the cancellation of a raft of fundraising events, the Foundation has been facing a massive €500,000 funding shortfall.

However, now the Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation is hoping that members of the public will continue to be as supportive as they have always been, confident of the range of new measures put in place to ensure their in-store comfort and safety.  The new  Tullamore  store opening hours are Monday to Saturday, from 10.30am to 5pm each day, with the first hour of trading until 11.30am prioritised for older persons and the vulnerable.

New Deliveries of Top LabelsStaff at the store have been busy in recent days taking delivery of container-loads of brand-new products kindly donated by high street retailers so shoppers will no doubt be thrilled to browse the very latest fashions and accessories.

Julie Mooney, Manager of the Jack and Jill charity boutique in Tullamore, is delighted to get back behind the counter, even if it is behind a Perspex screen!

“We have been working hard in the build-up to this week to have everything in place to ensure a safe, comfortable and welcoming shopping environment for our wonderful customers.

“People will immediately notice changes from when they may have visited previously. We will be limiting the number of shoppers in store at any one time. We will have new social distancing and directional signage, along with Perspex screens at our counters and hand sanitiser for customers’ use. Our changing rooms will be closed but, of course, we can facilitate the return of any items purchased as per our usual sales policy.

“We have invested in new steamers so people can be assured that every garment will have been thoroughly steam-cleaned and disinfected before being put on display. We have new card payment facilities in place too so that there is no need to worry about handling cash.

“So, knowing that they can expect a safe shopping environment, customers should also know that they can look forward to an exciting shopping experience too. With lots of brand-new arrivals in store, including fashion brands such as Vera Wang, Radley, Bulaggi, Heidi Higgins, Nine West, Mulberry and Dolce & Gabbana, there really has never been a better time to visit.
SOS Appeal

Today Jack and Jill supports 340 families across the island of Ireland, including  eight families in Offaly. Over 2,400 families have been supported by the Foundation since it was established in 1997.

If you can’t wait to go shopping but want to show your support to the Jack & Jill SOS Appeal now, you can make a donation by:

Visiting  www.jackandjill.ie  and for every €16 donated a local family will receive one hour of home nursing support
Texting WECARE to 50300 to donate €4.  (Jack & Jill will receive a minimum of €3.60. Service Provider: LIKECHARITY. Helpline: 076 6805278.)