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Irish Heart Foundation calls on Government to begin plans for tobacco endgame

The national stroke and heart charity has called on the Government to begin setting our plans to deliver a tobacco endgame. This follows the recent historic piece of legislation passed in the United Kingdom.

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Advocacy News   |   26th May 2026

Thank You to all of our Volunteers

Thank you to all of our volunteers, like Catherine.

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Volunteer News   |   20th May 2026

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

Irish Heart Foundation Patient Champions were invited to…

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Advocacy News   |   1st May 2026

Irish Heart Foundation Calls for Ban on Digital Junk Food Marketing

At a meeting of the Oireachtas Heart and Stroke Group in…

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Advocacy News   |   16th Apr 2026

Thrombectomy can reverse effects of some severe strokes

The effects of some severe strokes can be completely reversed, and patients can make a full recovery if treated in a timely manner, thanks to a procedure called a thrombectomy.

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Stroke News   |   23rd Apr 2018

Just one in three young stroke survivors return to work

Survey paints a bleak picture of life for younger stroke survivors in Ireland

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Policy News   |   23rd Apr 2018

Young men- the more you smoke, the more your risk of stroke

Men who smoked were 88 per cent more likely to have a stroke than men who never smoked.

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Stroke News   |   20th Apr 2018

Heart of the Matter – Energy Drinks

What are the concerns around energy drinks?

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Nutrition News   |   20th Apr 2018

Junk food marketers bombarding children

The Irish Heart Foundation is calling for a blanket ban on junk food marketing to under-16s

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Policy News   |   18th Apr 2018

Stroke patients not attending ED on time

Calls for the reintroduction of the FAST Campaign

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Stroke News   |   16th Apr 2018

The heart of the matter - coconut oil

I have heard that coconut oil is good for your heart, is this true?

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Nutrition News   |   12th Apr 2018

Go nuts for protein to help your heart - new study

Including nuts and seeds in your diet is good for your heart and may even reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease, new research has suggested

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Nutrition News   |   12th Apr 2018

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