Cork Stroke Support

17/06/2026

10/06/2026

'When survivors and carers have a voice at the table, policies become more human, services become more effective, and outcomes become more meaningful for everyone affected by stroke.'

Following adoption of the landmark WHO resolution to reduce the global burden of stroke on May 22nd, Global Stroke Action Coalition Lived-Experience Ambassador, Richard Djan Krofa shares why it is essential that stroke survivors and caregivers are central the decision-making processes that will take us from commitment to implementation.

https://www.world-stroke.org/news-and-blog/blogs/the-role-of-lived-experience-in-stroke-policy-and-implementation

02/06/2026

Jokes for Stroke 2026 was a huge success. A huge thank you to Chris Kent, , for hosting the night and putting together another amazing line up of comedians.
Thanks to Ross Browne, Cornelius Patrick O' Sullivan , Andrew Ryan , Sinead Quinlan , Breda Hegarty , Paul Crowley , Aaron McCarthy , Mannadh , Fiona O'Mahony and Dave Savage .
Thanks to our sponsors Astra Construction Ltd, Noel Noonan Fabrication , St. Michaels Credit Union .michaels.credit.union, Dave Crowley Design , and EMH Technical Services.
We couldn't do this each year without our technical crew, Drew McCarthy , Steve Isherwood, Paul Sherlock and Catherine Treaty.
Thank you to all the staff at the Everyman . You made the night a pleasure to work as always.

27/05/2026

The show’s line-up will also include the likes of Ross Browne, Andrew Ryan, and Sinéad Quinlan.

20/05/2026

And that’s a wrap for the season.
Stroke Notes and Finphonics had their summer performance today.
Thanks to Bernadette Kiely for her dedication to Stroke Notes and her drive to achieve their many successes to date.
Thanks to Bethan Lee for the beautiful piano accompaniment for their performances.
Thanks to all our Stroke Notes Choir for their hard work and commitment throughout the year. You did us proud.
A massive thank you to our volunteers who look after the choir, Ger Hodnett, Anita Ryan & Carmel Kilcommons who make it all happen seamlessly.
We'd also like to thank Linda Kenny for her wonderful coverage of Stroke Notes Choir. Read full article here.
https://www.echolive.ie/corklives/arid-41841333.html

12/05/2026

Thanks to all at Rethink Ireland for partnering with us on this project.

A gym for stroke survivors in Cork has been hailed as 'life changing' amid calls for more rehab support.

Research by Cork Stroke Support and Rethink Ireland has shown that exercise is absolutely crucial for recovery but a new report has found that services are not up to par.

Stroke is a leading cause of disability in Ireland, impacting tens of thousands of people across the country, and these cases are expected to increase by more than 50% over the next two decades.

Yet the gym at the Cork Stroke Supports office in Blackrock is the only dedicated gym for stroke survivors in Munster.

The rehabilitation programme provides a safe, supportive environment where people can rebuild strength, confidence, independence and hope, with physio Sarah Slattery revealing that 96% of users feel stronger and more confident.

With those results, Sarah says it's clear that Ireland needs more rehab gyms.

She said: "The cost-benefit, to the state and HSE, of keeping stroke survivors off the floor, out of A&E and out-patient clinics, and in their homes living independently as long as possible, cannot be understated."

11/05/2026

Linda Kenny explores the profound and positive impact of music on the wellbeing of people in Cork who are living with conditions such as dementia, stroke or Alzheimer’s.

https://www.echolive.ie/corklives/arid-41841333.html