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Irish Heart Foundation Calls for Ban on Digital Junk Food Marketing

At a meeting of the Oireachtas Heart and Stroke Group in Leinster House, the Irish Heart Foundation called for legislative action to protect children from digital junk food marketing.

Advocacy News | 16th Apr 2026

Staying Active and Eating Healthy Over the Easter Weekend

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

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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Half of Irish school children cannot kick a ball properly

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

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

Policy News | 23rd Jan 2020

Go Red for Women this February

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

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

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

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

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

Heart News | 13th Jan 2020

High rate of e-cigarette use among teenagers a concern

Irish Heart Foundation and Irish Cancer Society call for prompt action to reduce youth e-cigarette use

Policy News | 9th Jan 2020