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Irish Heart Foundation Calls for Ban on Digital Junk Food Marketing

At a meeting of the Oireachtas Heart and Stroke Group in Leinster House, the Irish Heart Foundation called for legislative action to protect children from digital junk food marketing.

Advocacy News | 16th Apr 2026

Staying Active and Eating Healthy Over the Easter Weekend

Easter weekend brings a welcome pause in the year, a…

Irish Heart Foundation Patient Champions invited to present their views at the…

Irish Heart Foundation Patient Champions were invited to…

Calling for a full ban of online junk food marketing to protect kids’ health

The Irish Heart Foundation is urging the Government to…

Tips to get more fruit and veg in kids’ lunch boxes

Top tips on getting more fruit and vegetables into your child's lunchbox

Nutrition News | 30th Aug 2019

Donegal parents want ban on junk food marketing to kids

Irish Heart Foundation's 'Stop Targeting Kids' campaign heads to Donegal

Policy News | 28th Aug 2019

Why a dog may be your heart’s best friend

New TILDA TCD study says dog ownership is good for your health

Heart News | 27th Aug 2019

Preparing for a Care Planning or Family Meeting post stroke

What is a Care Planning or Family Meeting and how to prepare

Stroke News | 23rd Aug 2019

Kildare rose has already stolen our hearts

Rose of Tralee Festival 2019 - Kildare Rose Emer Fogarty has raised €1,500 for the Irish Heart Foundation

Heart News | 21st Aug 2019

More weight loss surgery urgently needed

RCPI Summer School on improving care for people who are overweight to take place next week

Obesity News | 20th Aug 2019

State needs more action for a tobacco free Ireland

Irish Heart Foundation pre-budget submission 2020

Policy News | 15th Aug 2019

Make the most of your Summer Smoothie

Our expert dietitian Sarah Noone shares her tips on summer smoothies

Nutrition News | 2nd Aug 2019