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

Irish Heart Foundation Patient Champions were invited to present their views at two cardiovascular events held at the European Parliament in April.

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Advocacy News   |   1st May 2026

Staying Active and Eating Healthy Over the Easter Weekend

Easter weekend brings a welcome pause in the year, a…

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Nutrition News   |   2nd Apr 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

Calling for a full ban of online junk food marketing to protect kids’ health

The Irish Heart Foundation is urging the Government to…

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Advocacy News   |   14th Apr 2026

Donegal stroke patients have less chance of survival

Letterkenny University Hospital in Donegal is the only acute hospital in the country treating stroke without a stroke unit

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Stroke News   |   28th Jan 2020

Half of Irish school children cannot kick a ball properly

Half of Irish school children cannot kick a ball properly - new study

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Policy News   |   27th Jan 2020

Exercise helps recovery from heart disease and stroke

New report from the European Heart Network highlights the benefits of phsyical activity for all

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Policy News   |   23rd Jan 2020

Go Red for Women this February

The Irish Heart Foundation launches its annual fundraising campaign- Go Red for Women

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Heart News   |   21st Jan 2020

Smoking cost the health service €172 million in 2016

A new study has found that smoking and second hand smoke cost the public health service an estimated €172 million in 2016

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Heart News   |   20th Jan 2020

The H2HOw and why drinking water is important

Our expert dietitian Sarah Noone on tips to help you drink more water and why it is important

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Nutrition News   |   17th Jan 2020

School lunchboxes dominated by snacks and sugary drinks

A new study on packed school lunches in England finds lunches contain less sugar but also less minerals and vitamins

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Nutrition News   |   14th Jan 2020

Don’t depend on your smart home device to save a life

Your first call in an emergency is 999 or 112 not your smart home device

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Heart News   |   13th Jan 2020

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