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Celine Naughton Jan 9 2019 Irish Independent, If you thought old age was a time to slow down and take it easy, think again. A new Irish study suggests that the answer to the eternal question about how to live a long and healthy life lies in picking up the pace. According to the study,…

Beach Wheelchair Beach Wheelchair Cork County Council are very pleased to announce that a Hippo Campe beach wheelchair has been acquired and will be available for use at the Warren Beach, Rosscarbery on a trial basis. The Warren beach was selected for this trial, following an audit of a number of beaches in the county…

The Munster Boccia League was played in Dungarvan Sports Centre on June 27th. Well done CSSG for bringing back the trophy. The winning team were Eileen Hourigan, Pat Goggin & Andrew Drumm. Thanks to all who participated and the volunteers who assisted. In particular we would like to acknowledge Sinead Norris, Co-ordinator of Waterford Stroke…

  The Cork Stroke Support Group were pleased to receive a cheque for €7225 which was raised from a ‘Stroke for Stroke’ golf classic held in May 2018. This was organised by brothers Dan, Paul, Richard and John Cronin in memory of their dad Sean who experienced a stroke prior to his death last year.  The large sum…

Men’s Health Week (MHW) will take place from Monday 11th until Sunday 17th June. This year’s theme “One small step for Man, one giant leap for Men’s Health” is aimed at starting a national conversation about improving the health of males by encouraging them to answer the question ‘what’s your small step going to be?’ Men’s…

Revenue Choir Summer Recital in aid of Parkinsons Association of Ireland and Cork Stroke Support Group in St Ann’s Church, Dawson St, Dublin on Monday 24th May at 6pm  sharp. Guest Performers Paddy Faughnan & Friends. Tickets €10 available from Garrett Casey 01 647 4006

Free Information Workshop for Community on Monday May 21st 2018 from 10.15 to 1.45 in Oriel House Hotel, Ballincollig. Presentations include healthy ageing, falls prevention, planning for the future and positive thinking will be provided by HSE Health Care Professionals (including Anita Ryan, Vice Chair of Cork Stroke Support Group), Solicitor, Sports Personality Pat Spillane…

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Today the HSE launches its new National Medical Card Online service, www.medicalcard.ie. This new service enables people for the first time to apply online for a Medical Card quickly and easily using our step by step guide.   Almost 440,000 applications were received by the National Medical Card Unit in 2017, so this new, streamlined…

Friday 6th April 2018 Mahon Golf Club €40 per person (€120 per team) To register please email info@corkstrokesupport.ie with your details.    

Venue: Croke Park, Hogan Mezzanine, Dublin Date and Time: Monday 27th November, registration from 10am. Lunch is provided. Theme: Bringing young stroke survivors together who want to meet people on a similar journey to themselves. About: Young stroke survivors (those of working age are encouraged to join the Irish Heart Foundation for the launch of…

The number of strokes in people of working age has increased by a quarter since 2007. A stroke is a condition traditionally associated with older people however the new figures show that is beginning to change. An audit published by the Irish Heart Foundation and the HSE has found a 26% increase in strokes in…

This year our campaign is focusing on Stroke Prevention- Life Begins at 40 so don’t let stroke stop it. Over 2000 people under 65 have a stroke each year but the good news is 80% of premature strokes are preventable. By making small changes to your lifestyle today you can reduce your chances of having…