The Irish Heart Foundation is the only national voluntary organisation in Ireland working to reduce premature death and disability from heart disease and stroke through research, education and community service. The Foundation is a member of:
The European Heart Network
World Heart Federation
National Heart Alliance
Medical Research Charities Group
Irish Charities Tax Reform Group
Founding member of ASH Ireland
Cadiovascular Strategy Task Force
National Obesity Task Force
Dublin Chamber of Commerce
The Foundation was Established in 1966 when it was apparent that heart disease and other cardiovascular diseases were majot and increasing public concerns. Coronary heart disease had reached epidemic proportions.
