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Sharlene Mawdsley 'devastated' following sudden death of her dad

Fri, 06 Jun, 2025

Ms Mawdsley (26) posted on social media that she was “devastated” at the loss of her father.

Broadcaster Marty Morrissey urges blood pressure check after family deaths

Broadcaster Marty Morrissey urges blood pressure check after family deaths

Mon, 05 May, 2025

The Gaelic games correspondent lost his father and grandfather to heart attacks.

Irish all-female crew gearing up to brave the Arctic for women’s heart health

Irish all-female crew gearing up to brave the Arctic for women’s heart health

Sun, 09 Mar, 2025

They have already raised more than €100,000 for the Irish Heart Foundation.

Almost 25% told to go to GP after free heart health check

Almost 25% told to go to GP after free heart health check

Thu, 02 Jan, 2025

The Irish Heart Foundation’s nurse-led vehicle offers free checks across the Republic

Only half of women recognise stroke and heart disease symptoms, survey finds

Only half of women recognise stroke and heart disease symptoms, survey finds

Tue, 03 Sep, 2024

Women are six times more likely to die from heart disease and stroke than they are from breast cancer.

Dedicated quitting service needed to tackle ‘youth vaping epidemic’ – charity

Dedicated quitting service needed to tackle ‘youth vaping epidemic’ – charity

Sun, 25 Aug, 2024

The Irish Heart Foundation said a targeted quitting service was needed to meet the demand of people wanting to quit vaping.

Woman who learned to walk again after stroke at 22 advocates for patient needs

Woman who learned to walk again after stroke at 22 advocates for patient needs

Sun, 19 Nov, 2023

Meaghan O’Brien recently graduated as an Irish Heart Foundation patient champion to amplify the often-unheard views of heart and stroke patients.

Charity calls for price of single cigarette to increase to €1

Charity calls for price of single cigarette to increase to €1

Sun, 01 Oct, 2023

The proposal from the Irish Heart Foundation represents a more than 25 per cent increase in price.

Champion Dublin footballer thought stroke symptoms were tiredness from training

Champion Dublin footballer thought stroke symptoms were tiredness from training

Mon, 03 Jul, 2023

Siobhan McGrath said that the ‘Fast’ mantra helped her realise she was having a stroke.

Many heart failure patients feel abandoned after leaving hospital, survey finds

Many heart failure patients feel abandoned after leaving hospital, survey finds

Tue, 27 Jun, 2023

The Irish Heart Foundation is meeting a delegation of TDs and Senators in Leinster House on Tuesday

Irish dietary habits 'like a slow motion disaster', experts warn

Irish dietary habits 'like a slow motion disaster', experts warn

Tue, 16 May, 2023

Ireland’s dietary habits need to change radically as part of an ambitious plan to protect public health and the environment, a new report has recommended

Pauline McLynn urges stroke awareness after losing both her parents to condition

Pauline McLynn urges stroke awareness after losing both her parents to condition

Tue, 07 Feb, 2023

The actor lost both her parents to strokes, but is hopeful that things can be improved.

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