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Red bench unveiled in park in tribute to young woman living with heart condition

Red bench unveiled in park in tribute to young woman living with heart condition

Wed, 15 Apr, 2026

Promising Gaelic football player Caoimhe Loughran, from Newry, was just 20 when she had a pacemaker fitted.

Stress and cost preventing women from protecting heart health – research

Stress and cost preventing women from protecting heart health – research

Mon, 01 Sep, 2025

The high cost of healthy foods and gym memberships are also creating barriers to living a healthy lifestyle, according to the research.

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.

Menopause expert calls for free HRT and health checks in Budget

Menopause expert calls for free HRT and health checks in Budget

Sun, 11 Aug, 2024

At least €4.1 million is currently needed to make HRT provision free for women who already receive it under the State shemes.

Katie Piper: Gratitude and giving are ‘stepping stones to true happiness’

Katie Piper: Gratitude and giving are ‘stepping stones to true happiness’

Fri, 24 Nov, 2023

Activist and presenter Katie Piper talks to Yolanthe Fawehinmi about the superpower of play, and why we all need to love more freely.