Rory McIlroy donation ‘extraordinary’ says Jack and Jill Foundation CEO

The head of a charity that provides nursing care and support for children with severe neurological development issues has praised golf star Rory McIlroy for donating his Irish Open prize money to the cause.

Rory McIlroy donation ‘extraordinary’ says Jack and Jill Foundation CEO
Tue, 24 May, 2016 - 01:00
Joe Leogue

The Jack and Jill Foundation was one of the beneficiaries of McIlroy’s Rory Foundation, the charitable trust that hosted last weekend’s Irish Open in Kildare.

Furthermore, Mr McIlroy has announced he will donate his €666,000 Irish Open winner’s prize to the Jack and Jill Foundation, as well as to Barretstown and the LauraLynn Children’s Hospice.

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