Two Exciting Campaigns from the Children & Young People Team!
As the colder months set in, our Children and Young People team is on a mission to keep classrooms active and buzzing with energy. We’re thrilled to share two upcoming initiatives designed to make movement part of every school day:
January kicks off the Active School Flag’s Active Breaks Challenge, inspiring schools to get moving every day. Schools across Ireland will take part in our Bizzy Breaks Video Challenge – a fun, two-week series of short videos that help break up sitting time.
👉 Watch a Bizzy Breaks Challenge video here
It’s not just for children, adults can use Bizzy Breaks too! Perfect for breaking up long meetings or adding a burst of energy to your workday 😉
To celebrate Seachtain na Gaeilge, we’ll be sharing Bizzy Breaks as Gaeilge (Sosanna Spleodracha) videos and resources with schools nationwide – helping children move more while learning Irish in a fun and active way! A great partnership with Gaelbhratach.
But that’s not all! On our website, you’ll find loads more Bizzy Breaks resources – from interactive activities to mindfulness tools – all designed to keep children active, focused, and feeling great.
Pass this on to your primary and special schools, or to teacher friends, and help make movement part of the school day.
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RUN 100 sees hundreds of people all over Ireland running, walking and jogging to protect hearts.
You can RUN 100 KM or 100 Miles in a month at your own pace, whenever suits you, to raise funds in aid of the Irish Heart Foundation.
Register now to receive your FREE Irish Heart Foundation T-Shirt, and when you complete RUN 100 and fundraise, you will earn your challenge medal.
RUN 100 is also one of our most popular workplace challenges. It’s a simple, inclusive way for teams to get moving, boost morale, and support heart health – all while raising vital funds for prevention, education, and patient services across Ireland.
In 2025 alone, over 80 companies collectively clocked up more than 57,000 miles, showing just how powerful a shared goal can be when workplaces come together. Companies like Aer Lingus, AIB, Microsoft and Novartis have all taken part, making RUN 100 a firm favourite with employees year after year.
For more information click here
Our recent publication ‘My heart health: A helpful guide to taking care of your heart’ will be launched on 11 February 2026 at Westside Library in Galway.
The information resource aims to improve the cardiovascular health literacy of disadvantaged communities in Ireland, who have lower levels of health literacy. It seeks to raise awareness about the risk factors of cardiovascular disease and offers guidance on how to look after your heart health.
The development of this resource has been sponsored by the Adult Literacy for Life Strategy Collaboration and Innovation Fund 2025.
The resource was developed in partnership with Galway City Council and Healthy Galway City, and in collaboration with communities in Galway with lower levels of health literacy. These communities participated in a series of workshops in Galway from June to October 2025, and contributed to the content, language and design of this resource.
Celebrate the Irish Heart Foundation’s 60th anniversary on March 28th by abseiling 60 meters down into Smithfield Square to raise vital funds to support the hearts that can’t.
Capes will be provided to all participants on the day… costumes are optional 😉 The Generator tower has been a part of Dublin’s iconic skyline since 1895 and from the top, you will enjoy breathtaking views of Dublin, stretching as far as Howth and Killiney.
No abseiling experience is required. Our experienced, qualified instructors will guide you through every step of your abseil, and all safety equipment will be provided.
There are a small number of places remaining so if you would like to join us, email Jamie jconway@irishheart.ie
This March we are taking 15 participants on an epic challenge to raise funds and awareness of the impact of stroke and heart disease.
Following a stroke or heart event, some people’s worlds are turned upside down when their abilities completely change, reshaping how they live in the world. They are forced to learn to manage their body’s new energy and capabilities in daily life and reimagine their lives going forward.
This challenge will be about learning new skills in a tough environment and carrying on even when it’s hard, because that’s what those living with the effects of a stroke or heart condition must do every day.
If you would like to join us in 2027, please email Muireann mcollinsoregan@irishheart.ie
Bookings are now open for the Irish Heart Foundation’s 60th Anniversary Golf Classic, taking place on Friday, 15th May 2026 at The K Club’s North Course. This invitation‑only event for senior leadership teams promises a world‑class day of championship golf, premium hospitality and meaningful networking – all in support of a heart‑healthy Ireland. Team entry is €2,500, and we would be delighted to speak with any organisations interested in co‑sponsorship opportunities around this milestone celebration.
More broadly, conversations around corporate partnerships are always welcome. If you work in a company – or have a close connection who does – and feel there may be interest in exploring opportunities to work with the Irish Heart Foundation, we would love to hear from you. Sometimes all it takes is an introduction to start a meaningful collaboration.
For a chat, please contact Anne Riordan, Corporate Fundraising Manager, ariordan@irishheart.ie or 086 852 0199
We have two upcoming online information talks in relation to thrombosis
Risk factors, symptoms, treatment and recovery
This talk is about blood clots specifically in women. People affected by clots and health professionals are welcome.
25th March 2026, 1 pm to 2.30 pm. Presented by Prof. Fionnuala Ni Ainle, Mater Misericordiae Hospital, Dublin.
More information and registration on eventbrite here
Risk factors, symptoms, treatment and recovery
This talk is about blood clots in people affected by cancer. People affected by cancer and clots, and health professionals welcome.
27th April 2026, 12.30 pm to 2 pm. Presented by Dr Barry Kevane, Consultant Haematologist, Mater Misericordiae Hospital, Dublin.
More information and registration on eventbrite here
For more information on either of these talks, please contact tegan@irishheart.ie
The Irish Heart Foundation has called on the Government to match landmark restrictions introduced in the UK this week to tackle saturation levels of junk food marketing.
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