The Irish Heart Foundation would like to share some upcoming news and events with you.

Champion women’s heart health this September and support the Her Heart Matters campaign

This September, the Irish Heart Foundation will run the Her Heart Matters campaign, with support from the Department of Health and the HSE, to spread awareness about the risk of heart disease and stroke in women.

1 in 4 women across the island of Ireland die of cardiovascular disease and 80% of premature heart disease and stroke can be prevented through a healthy lifestyle.

As part of the campaign, we will share a bank of resources for women, including valuable information about how to protect heart health, the symptoms of heart attacks, how women’s hearts are affected during menopause and about the importance of sharing the message – Her Heart Matters!

Join the Her Heart Matters conversation and spread the word to family, friends and most importantly, to those special women in your life this September.

Keep an eye on irishheart.ie for more information.

SAVE THE DATE: Join the Her Heart Matters 2024 Webinar on Tuesday, 1st October from 12.30pm – 1.45pm. We will have a fantastic lineup of guest speakers on the day, so be sure to check out our website over the coming weeks for further details.

Irish Heart Foundation Mobile Health Unit: Supporting your heart health at the National Ploughing Championships 2024   

We are delighted to announce that the Irish Heart Foundation Mobile Health Unit will be present at the National Ploughing Championships 2024. 

The agricultural show will take place in Ratheniska, Co. Laois, from the 17th to 19th of September, and we invite all attendees to visit our nurses over the course of the festivities, who will be carrying out complimentary health checks. 

At the annual event, our nurses will be available at the Mobile Health Unit to answer questions and provide valuable heart health information too, so be sure to stop by!

Irish Heart Foundation ‘Rhythm of Recovery’ Choir to perform on Culture Night 2024

We are delighted to announce that our very own  Rhythm of Recovery Choir will perform on Culture Night 2024.

The much-loved Culture Night celebrations will take place on Friday, 20 September, with over 1,700 free events running in towns, cities and villages across the country.

The choir will perform a few of their favourite songs in the Cultural Quarter in Tallaght, Dublin 24. The performance will take place outside the Civic Theatre and there will no doubt be big crowd pleasers!

An exhibition of the fantastic artwork by our Stroke of HeART group will be held in Tallaght Library too, also located in the Cultural Quarter in Tallaght.

If you’re nearby on the evening, be sure to come along, join in on the fun and show your support.

For more information about Culture Night activities, visit culturenight.ie.

Landmarks nationwide will light up red for World Heart Day and World Stroke Day 2024

This autumn, buildings across the country will light up red in support of Word Heart Day (Sunday, 29th September) and World Stroke Day (Tuesday, 29th October).

Our mission, in collaboration with our partnering venues, is to continue to encourage people to look after their heart health and to show support for the Irish Heart Foundation and the thousands of people fighting heart disease and stroke each day.

In Dublin city centre, iconic buildings such as The Convention Centre Dublin, the GPO, the National Concert Hall and EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum will be taking part in the campaign. Elsewhere in Ireland, the luxury Slieve Russell Hotel in Co. Cavan will be lighting up red, as will the International Rugby Experience in Co. Limerick, so be sure to look out for the red lights, take some snaps and share them with us on your social media on both of these special days.

Support the Irish Heart Foundation at the Irish Life Dublin Marathon 2024

This autumn, an incredible team of over 140 runners will be taking part in the Irish Life Dublin Marathon for the Irish Heart Foundation.

Participants will hit the streets of Dublin city centre on Sunday, 27th October and will run 42.2km to raise vital funds for the Irish Heart Foundation.

Charity fundraising has always been at the heart of the Irish Life Dublin Marathon, and so we are delighted that these individuals are taking part on the day, to support the fight against heart disease and stroke across Ireland.

Seasoned marathon runners and beginners alike will be lacing up their shoes for the race! If you would like to get involved in the fun on the day, come along and show your support.

For further details on the marathon, visit irishlifedublinmarathon.ie

Bring your friends, family and enthusiasm along for a meaningful and worthy cause.

Become a Heart Hero – Sign up for the Irish Heart Foundation Abseil Challenge

On Saturday, 2nd November, a brave group of Heart Heroes will brace the elements and abseil down the iconic Generator Skyview Tower in Smithfield Square, Dublin 7.

There will be excitement, laughs, and of course a sprinkle of fear in the air on the day, as these individuals make their way down the 190ft tower in support of the Irish Heart Foundation.

If you would like to take part in the challenge please contact Jamie Conway at jconway@irishheart.ie

Participants on the day will also get the chance to experience the stunning 360 view from the top of the tower, which stretches across Dublin city.

To add to the fun, superhero capes will also be provided on the day, and costumes are optional too!

Please note: Fundraising for this event is mandatory, and the minimum fundraising target is €350.

The Irish Heart Foundation Abseil Challenge is the perfect fun activity for friends, family and work colleagues to get involved in for a great cause, so join our fabulous team of caped crusaders this winter.

No abseil experience necessary.

Autumn wellness: Patient support courses will run this September and October

This autumn, the Irish Heart Foundation will run a series of patient support courses, especially designed to empower individuals living with heart disease and stroke. These courses, which focus on managing fatigue, mental health and healthy living habits will provide valuable support for participants.

The courses will be facilitated by heart health experts.

Confirmed dates so far include:

• Fatigue Management: 17 September – 29 October, Tuesday, 11.00am – 12.30pm
• Vocational Return to Work: 1 October – 5 November, Tuesday, 4.00pm – 5.30pm
• Mindfulness: 4 October – 6 December, Friday, 10.00am – 11.30am
• Activate your Life (online): 3 September – 24 September, Tuesday, 11.00am – 1.00pm
• Activate your Life (online): 5 November – 26 November, Tuesday, 11.00am – 1.00pm
• Living Well – Heart and Stroke Members: 30 October – 11 December, Wednesday, 2.00pm – 4.30pm

For updates and further information, visit irishheart.ie