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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

Preventing stroke could also prevent some dementias

Stroke prevention can also lead to the prevention of some dementias

Stroke News | 11th Jul 2019

New HSE tool helps people manage their medicines

New HSE campaign will help people keep track of their medicines and ensure they are taking them safely

Heart News | 9th Jul 2019

Reduction in stroke deaths welcome

Fall in stroke deaths welcome but progress may be lost due to lack of rehabilitation services

Stroke News | 8th Jul 2019

People living in deprived areas die sooner

New CSO data shows that people from deprived areas more likely to die sooner than those in more affluent areas

Policy News | 5th Jul 2019

High blood pressure in children is on the rise

Increased number of children in Ireland suffering from high blood pressure

Heart News | 4th Jul 2019

APHASIA HURTS - Uncovering the hidden anguish of aphasia

New research project aims to raise awareness of aphasia post stroke

Stroke News | 3rd Jul 2019

One in two referred to GP following free heart check

The Irish Heart Foundation’s Mobile Health Unit launches new partnership with Pfizer Bristol-Myers Squibb

Heart News | 2nd Jul 2019

New stroke memorial garden opens in Dublin

New stroke memorial garden opened in Dublin for all those affected by stroke

Stroke News | 28th Jun 2019