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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

Check your pulse to prevent a stroke

Irish Heart Foundation launches new campaign ‘Prevent a Stroke: Feel the Pulse, to highlight atrial fibrillation

Stroke News | 13th Nov 2018

Only quarter of 9 year olds get enough physical activity

New Growing Up In Ireland study shows majority of nine-year olds not meeting recommended levels of physical activity

Policy News | 8th Nov 2018

Smoking, diabetes increase heart attack risk more in women

New study shows high blood pressure, smoking and diabetes increase heart attack risk more in women than in men

Heart News | 8th Nov 2018

Majority favour ban on junk food advertising to kids

Irish Heart Foundation Poll finds majority in favour of banning junk food advertising to kids

Policy News | 7th Nov 2018

No room for complacency on new alcohol laws

The Irish Heart Foundation welcomes the implementation of the Public Health Alcohol Bill

Policy News | 6th Nov 2018

Cold weather and your heart

Several studies have shown impact of cold weather on your heart

Heart News | 5th Nov 2018

Do ‘superfoods’ really exist?

Is there really such a thing as a 'Superfood?'

Nutrition News | 2nd Nov 2018

More than 9,000 lives lost to cardiovascular disease in 2016

Latest CSO data shows more than 9,000 lives lost to cardiovascular disease in 2016

Heart News | 1st Nov 2018