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Croí is an Irish charity dedicated to the fight against heart disease and stroke. www.croi.ie Registered Charity Number (RCN): 20016616

Established in 1985, Croí saves lives by impacting at virtually every level of cardiac care – prevention, treatment and rehabilitation. We also support families affected by heart disease and stroke, and encourage people to take ownership of their own heart health by supporting lifestyle and behaviour change. These are significant challenges which require ongoing commitment and financial support.

02/11/2026

We are looking forward to Strictly for Croí 2026, taking place this Saturday, November 7th, at the Clayton Hotel, Galway! 💃🏻🪩

This year’s event features an all-female cast and contestants, shining a spotlight on women’s heart health. ❤️ Often considered a man’s disease, cardiovascular disease claims the lives of 1 in 4 Irish women, highlighting the importance of awareness and prevention.

We wish all our wonderful contestants the very best of luck and sincerely thank them for generously volunteering their time to support Croí’s fight against heart disease and stroke!

✨ 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙩𝙨 & 𝙏𝙝𝙚𝙞𝙧 𝙎𝙥𝙤𝙣𝙨𝙤𝙧𝙨:
• Srefera & Sarah (Sponsored by Cardiac Surgical Ltd and Galway Plastic Surgery)
• Agatha & Katie (Sponsored by Footwise Podiatry and Heart in Hands/Foxford Jewellery)
• Theertha & Geraldine (Sponsored by NRG Health & Fitness / NRG Xpress )
• Laura & Helen (Sponsored by Windsor Motors, Wise Move and Vow & Vision)
• Mar & Aisling (Sponsored by Westbic, The Old Brewery Oranmore and Porterhouse Oranmore)
• Rachel & Niamh (Sponsored by Hogan’s Pharmacy)
• Germaine & Barbara (Sponsored by Moycullen Meats)

A special thank you to choreographer Jay Molyneux Dance and to our main event sponsor, Standun Ireland in Spiddal, Galway, for their generous support! ❤️

🎟 Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/strictly-for-croi-back-to-the-80s-tickets-2001209669994?aff=oddtdtcreator

🫶 Donate: https://www.idonate.ie/event/strictlyforcroi26

30/10/2026

Croí Charity Night Run 2026, Sponsored by Benecol – Community Run Highlights 🏃🏻‍♀️✨

The event brought communities together across Ireland for one of Croí’s biggest fundraising events to date, with thousands running, jogging and walking in support of heart and stroke prevention.

The success of this year’s event extended beyond the official runs in Salthill and Sligo, with communities nationwide organising their own local Croí Night Runs.

From sports clubs and community organisations to groups of friends, families and colleagues, local organisers gave their time, energy and commitment to make each event a success and bring the message of heart health to their communities.

In total, 3,838 people took part in the 2026 Croí Charity Night Run Events, with 2 official runs and 11 community events held across the country raising over €220,000 in support of Croí’s work. ❤️

Croí would like to extend a very special thank you to the communities who organised and supported this year’s local Night Runs:
- Letterkenny, Donegal
- Skerries, Dublin
- Abbeyknockmoy, Galway
- Clifden, Galway
- Craughwell, Galway
- Headford, Galway
- Ros an Mhíl, Galway
- Tuam, Galway
- Aughnacliffe, Longford
- Ballina, Mayo
- Castlerea, Roscommon

The success of the community Night Runs demonstrates the incredible impact that can be achieved when communities come together for a shared cause.

Croí would like to thank every participant, fundraiser, volunteer, community organiser, club, supporter and sponsor who helped make the 2026 Croí Night Run such a success.

From Salthill to Sligo and from Letterkenny to Ballina, the message was clear: when communities come together, every step can make a difference.

Read more - https://croi.ie/ireland-comes-together-for-heart-health-as-croi-night-run-2026-reaches-communities-nationwide/

🗓Save the date for next year's Croí Charity Night Run: Friday, October 8th, 2027

30/10/2026

Did you know that your experiences, perspectives and ideas can help shape how cardiovascular health research is planned and carried out?

Join us in person at Croí House, Galway, on Wednesday, November 4th, from 2:30 - 4:00 pm to learn more about Public Patient Involvement (PPI), how you can contribute to research, and how to get involved.

Register here to take part: 🔗 https://bit.ly/48dnZEk

30/10/2026

Join our FREE weekly Croí Connects online talks offering expert advice and support for anyone living with, or affected by, heart disease and stroke.

Our next session focuses on Resistance Training with Croí Physical Activity and Excercise Lead, Dermot Brennan.

🗓Tuesday, November 3rd
⏰1 - 2 pm
Online via Zoom
There will be opportunities to participate in the discussion and ask questions.

To register and view other upcoming talks, visit www.croi.ie/croi-connects/

29/10/2026

“Life is for living. Live outside your stroke.” 💙

We had a great chat with our Croí Stroke Support Group ahead of . There was plenty of laughter, a fair bit of sarcasm and some wonderfully dark humour thrown in too!

We often talk about stroke prevention, recovery, and the challenges of living with stroke. All hugely important. But this group wanted to talk about something different. The positives of life after stroke.

Between them, they’ve been living with stroke for anything from six months to twelve years or more. None of them imagined that life would turn out this way, for themselves or their families. There have been tough times and plenty of bad days.

But their message was simple.

Don’t disappear from life. Get out, get involved, find your people and stay connected. There will be bad days, but there is always hope. And a good sense of humour helps too – something this group certainly isn’t short of!

One lovely thought that stayed with us was that “life is magical.” It’s a gift, even with all the challenges it throws our way.

Nobody was pretending life after stroke is easy. But as this group reminded us, stroke may change your life, but it doesn’t have to become your whole story.

On this World Stroke Day, a little advice from those who know:

“Live outside your stroke.”

“Life is magical. Live it.”

To learn more about Croí’s Stroke Support services or to self-refer for support, visit croi.ie/referralform, call 091-332999 or email [email protected].

29/10/2026

Today, on World Stroke Day, we want to say a heartfelt thank you to everyone who makes up the Croí family. 💙

To our incredible volunteers, who work tirelessly to support our community; to our dedicated Croí staff, who help make Croí feel like a second home; to everyone who donates and supports our work; and, most importantly, to all the stroke survivors, their families and care partners who have shared their journeys with us – thank you. 🫶

You are a testament to the fact that it is possible to rebuild your life, reconnect with others and live well after stroke.

To learn more about Croí’s Stroke Support services or to self-refer for support, visit croi.ie/referralform, call 091-332999 or email [email protected].

28/10/2026

This year, the campaign once again uses the concept of time to raise awareness of the importance of recognising the signs of stroke and acting FAST. Every minute counts. 🧠

From the moment someone has a stroke, time is of the essence. The first hour – often called the “golden hour” – is critical. With each minute that passes without treatment, more brain cells are lost.

Are you ready? Learn to spot the signs of stroke, because when you recognise them, you become the first link in a life-changing chain.

Every two seconds, someone has a stroke. It’s easy to spot the signs if you know what to look for:
• F – Facial weakness
• A – Arm weakness
• S – Slurred speech
• T – Time to raise the alarm if you see someone experiencing these signs. Call 112 or 999 immediately. ☎️

Don’t delay. Time is brain. The faster you act, the sooner someone can get the treatment they need.

To learn more about Croí’s Stroke Support services, contact Croí Connects, Croí’s nurse-led telephone helpline, available Monday to Friday, 9:00 am – 5:30 pm, on 091 332999 or by email at [email protected]

27/10/2026

CroíACT 2026 ❤️ 🌈

For the 3rd year running, 8 brave souls took to the stage as part of the Galway Comedy Festival and performed stand up comedy in aid of Croí and ACT for Meningitis 👏

Huge thanks to Niall, Kevin and all the festival crew for their support as always and to Karl Spain for his mentoring along the journey 💪

It was a pleasure to work alongside Mike and Croí Heart & Stroke Charity as a joint fundraiser again this year 🤝

Here's to next year...if you fancy stepping outside your comfort zone and performing at the 2027 festival, let me know 😉 😅

23/10/2026

📢 The Croí Big Heart Car Draw Is Back! ❤️🚗

Croí is delighted to announce the return of the Big Heart Car Draw for its second year, kindly supported by Kenny Galway. If you would like the chance to take home a brand-new Peugeot 208 or €25,000 cash, buy your ticket today!

🎟️ Ticket Options to Choose From:

1 Ticket for €10
4 Tickets for €25
10 Tickets for €50

Every ticket purchased will support Croí in continuing our life changing support for heart health, vital work to prevent heart disease and stroke, helping people and communities across the west of Ireland live healthier lives.

Enter today for your chance to win and help a great cause! 🫶

Draw Date: February 14th, 2027

To purchase your ticket, buy one as a gift for someone special or find out more, please visit
https://bigheartcardraw.ie/

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Tuesday	9am - 5:30pm
Wednesday	9am - 5:30pm
Thursday	9am - 5:30pm
Friday	9am - 5:30pm

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http://www.croi.ie/

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