CRP Instruction Evening
The Michael Linehan Heartsafe Killarney Group + Killarney Cardiac Response Unit/Killarney First Responders have come together to present a special night of instruction for us on CPR [Cardio [...]
Be in with a chance to win this fabulous Raleigh Captus E-Bike (worth €2000) in our Raffle Draw.
All proceeds go towards the purchase of 3 Automated External Defibrillators and funding for more Blood Pressure & Pulse Check Clinics.
Draw takes place on 25th October 2026. Terms & Conditions apply.
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Heartbeat Killarney Kerry is a voluntary Cardiac Support Group for those with heart disease or who have had a cardiac event or stroke in their lives.
Run by heart patients and carers, its objective is to help people to return to living as full a life as possible.
Sharing any worries you may have about your heart with others who have experienced the same things can help remove fear and stress you may be experiencing.
We have information and support available that will help you to make the best plan for your heart. There is support here for YOU.
Heartbeat Killarney Kerry Cardiac Support Group meets on the last Tuesday of every month (except December) at 8pm at our new meeting place at the Community Meeting Room which is located beside the Church of the Resurrection, Park Road, Killarney, V93 WN32.
Membership of the support group is free.
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Enter our raffle prize draw to win a fantastic prize.. an electric bike worth €2000. 🚲
Purchase online via our website www.kerryhearts.ie/product/raffle-ticket/.
Tickets are €10 for 1, €25 for 3 or €50 for 7.
All proceeds raised are going towards the purchase of 3 new AEDs and funding for more BP and Pulse Check Clinics.
Special thanks to O'Sullivan Cycles for supplying the prize, and to David, Gavin O'Leary (DJ GAV) and our Heartbeat nurse Anna for participating in the video, put together by The Brand Geeks.
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The importance of a blood pressure check
And it only takes a few minutesHigh blood pressure (hypertension) increases your risk of developing health conditions such as: heart disease, atrial fibrillation and stroke
It does not usually have any symptoms. The only way to find out if you have it is to get your blood pressure checked. If you are 40 years or older, have your blood pressure checked at least once a year.
Factors that can raise your risk of developing high blood pressure include: Age – the risk of developing high blood pressure increases as you get older, a family history of high blood pressure and a high amount of salt in your food
lack of exercise.
You can get your blood pressure checked:
at your GP surgery by a GP, practice nurse, healthcare assistant or through a self-service machine.
If your blood pressure is consistently above:
140/90mmHg (or 135/85mmHg at home), but your risk of other problems is low – you'll be advised to make some changes to your lifestyle.
140/90mmHg (or 135/85mmHg at home) and your risk of other problems is high – you'll be offered medicine to lower your blood pressure. This will be in addition to lifestyle changes
160/100mmHg – you'll be offered medicine to lower your blood pressure,. This will be in addition to lifestyle changes
To decide if you need medicine, please consult your GP.
Thanks to Michael Healy-Rae for getting his checked at our recent launch day.
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Blood clots can happen to anyone.
Many people think blood clots only affect older people, but they can affect people of all ages and stages of life.
Knowing the signs and understanding your risk factors could save a life.
This World Thrombosis Day (13 October), we're shining a spotlight on women and blood clots. Blood clot risk evolves across a woman's lifespan, with risk increasing during certain life stages including:
• Taking an oral contraceptive pill containing oestrogen
• Pregnancy
• The first weeks after giving birth
• Oral HRT during menopause
Whether you've experienced a blood clot yourself, want to understand your risk or simply want to learn more, we'd love you to join our free online information event featuring expert insights from leading specialists in haematology and women's health, alongside the lived experience of a blood clot patient advocate.
📅 Tuesday 13 October 2026
⏰ 12:30pm-2:00pm
💻 Online via Zoom
👉 Register here: www.eventbrite.ie/e/world-thrombosis-day-2026-online-information-event-tickets-1999200228701
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❤️ Love Your Heart. Small Changes. Healthier Heart.
Sharon Fitzharris was just 31 years old when she experienced a severe headache that she assumed was a migraine.
Over the following days, the pain became more persistent. Feeling nauseous, dizzy and out of sorts, Sharon contacted her GP. When she finally attended an appointment, she was advised to go straight to A&E. On the journey to hospital, her condition severely deteriorated. By the time she arrived, she could no longer understand questions, speak clearly or even remember her own name. The receptionist recognised the FAST signs of stroke and Sharon was immediately taken for treatment.
Reflecting on those early days in hospital, Sharon said:
"Thirty-six hours passed that I have very little to no memory of. However, my family have since told me that I was in a critical condition."
What followed was a life-changing diagnosis and a long road to recovery.
Sharon continues to live with the effects of her stroke, including chronic fatigue, memory difficulties and challenges with concentration. Despite this, she has become an advocate for stroke awareness and a valued volunteer with the Irish Heart Foundation, helping to support others on similar journeys.
"One of the things I have learned since having a stroke is that it can happen at any age."
As we mark Heart Month this September, Sharon's story is a powerful reminder that stroke can affect anyone and that knowing the signs of stroke can save lives.
The good news is that up to 80% of premature heart disease and stroke can be prevented through healthy lifestyle changes. Small changes can make a big difference to your heart health.
#LoveYourHeart
irishheart.ie/real-life-stories/sharon-fitzharris/
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Shingles vaccine is also linked with lower risk of developing dementia
Unfortunately HSE are not covering cost of the vaccine and no sign in pipeline
It’s expensive
2 vaccines required 2 months apartShingles vaccine linked to lower risk of heart attack and stroke. The research, based on 70,000 people in the U S who had received Shingles Vaccine had 12% lower risk of cardiovascular diagnosis in the following three and half years. www.guardian.com. #heartattack #stroke #healtcare
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