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Minister for Health signs the Stroke Action Plan for Europe

Minister for Health Jennifer Carroll MacNeill has signed the Stroke Action Plan for Europe which aims to transform stroke care across the Continent by 2030.

Stroke News | 23rd Mar 2026

60 years in the making…

This year marks a significant milestone for the Irish…

Irish Heart Attack Audit National Report 2024

The National Office for Clinical Audit has published the…

Coming up in the Irish Heart Foundation

Some events coming up in the next few months

World Brain Day 2023: Leave No One Behind

The theme for World Brain Day 2023 is Brain Health and Disability.

Stroke News | 21st Jul 2023

Farm Safety Week: Look after your Heart for Long Term Health

Farmers urged to care for their long term heart health.

Heart News | 20th Jul 2023

Janis Morrissey elected to the Board of Directors of The Wheel

Janis Morrissey has been elected to the Board of Directors of the Wheel.

Heart News | 19th Jul 2023

Nothing is more likely to suddenly change your life completely or end it, as a stroke

Two million brain cells die every minute after a stroke so the quicker you get medical help, the more of the person you save.

Stroke News | 3rd Jul 2023

Heart failure patients join Irish Heart Foundation to make an impact in the Dáil

Five key actions were identified

Heart News | 30th Jun 2023

Heart failure patient survey reveals their needs are not being met

More than a quarter of heart failure patients in Ireland (26.9%) feel abandoned after being discharged from hospital

Policy News | 27th Jun 2023

Walk the Walk

Check out the Irish Heart Foundation's Slí na Sláinte walking routes.

Heart News | 21st Jun 2023

Men’s Health Week 2023: The Picture of Health

Top tips to keep your heart healthy for Men's Health Week.

Heart News | 15th Jun 2023