Croí, The West of Ireland Heart & Stroke Charity, hosted the 36th annual Croí Ball in the stunning surrounds of the Galmont Hotel in Galway. This year’s black-tie ‘Go Red’ gala ball was sponsored by Irish Life Health, with entertainment sponsored by Boston Scientific.   Guests were welcomed with a gin and prosecco reception, along with Guinness, fresh local oysters, cheese, and kombucha, followed by a four-course evening meal. Master of ceremonies for the evening was the hilarious Barry Murphy, and the Bash Brothers performed a spectacular rhythm show for the large audience in atten ..read more

The Croí Corrib Charity Cycle, now in its 30th year, is gearing up for another thrilling event on Sunday, June 9th. Croí, the charity dedicated to heart and stroke awareness, prevention and support, is excited to announce that registration is officially open for the 2024 Croí Corrib Charity Cycle. This year, the cycle again starts and finishes in Galway City, departing from the Dangan Sports Pavilion, and concluding at the Croí Heart & Stroke Centre on Moyola Lane in Newcastle, Galway. All registrants will receive a special limited-edition commemorative 30th Anniversary Croí Corrib C ..read more

Croí Heart and Stroke Charity extends its heartfelt appreciation to the Kavanagh Group for their unwavering support and commitment to raising an astounding €83,000 since the inception of their partnership. The Kavanagh Group, comprising sixteen supermarkets across Ireland and the UK, has been a dedicated ally in the mission to promote heart health and stroke prevention. The Kavanagh Group’s stores, located in Galway, Mayo, Sligo and Donegal, have played a pivotal role in supporting Croí’s initiatives. The Kavanagh Group has demonstrated their commitment to Croí through various avenues, i ..read more

Presenting a cheque for €107,000 from the 9th Annual Croí Night Run, is Helena O’Dwyer, Benecol® to Christine Flanagan, Director of Fundraising and Mike Cubbard, Community & Events Fundraising Coordinator at Croí.  With special thanks to Croí’s Night Run sponsor Benecol®, the proceeds raised will go directly to supporting Croí’s significant programme of work, across prevention and community support initiatives.   Join us this year as we celebrate the 10th year of the Croí Night Run, on Friday October 11th, 2024!   Full details on the 2024 Croí Night Run visit ..read more

After the resounding success of last year’s sold-out event, Croí is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated return of the Croí Go Red Ball, scheduled for Friday, March 22nd, 2024. The glamorous black-tie event will take place at the Galmont Hotel & Spa in Galway, offering a magnificent setting for a fun-filled evening.  Sponsored by Irish Life Health for the second consecutive year, the 36th Annual Croí Ball promises an evening of sophistication, entertainment, and philanthropy. Guests will be treated to a delightful drinks reception, complemented by fresh local oysters. MC for th ..read more

Exciting news! After a fantastic sell-out event last year, we are pleased to share that the 36th Annual Croí Ball will take place on Friday, March 22nd, 2024! This year’s black tie gala ball will be held in the stunning surrounds of The Galmont Hotel & Spa, Galway. Guests will be welcomed with a Gin, Prosecco and Guinness reception, along with fresh local oysters followed by a four-course evening meal. The charming, engaging, and comic Barry Murphy will be our MC for the night. His notable appearances include a starring role in Après Match. There will be entertainment on the night from th ..read more

While Christmas is an enjoyable time, there’s no doubt that food is a central component. This can make it a challenging time if you struggle around food or have a difficult relationship with foods. Learning to eat more mindfully and intuitively can help you feel more in control around food, feel less guilt about food choices and is a valuable skill to practice throughout the year, not just at Christmas. Learning to eat mindfully takes time, however, here are our top tips for getting started: Eat foods that make you feel good – physically and mentally. For some people, this could be a creamy ..read more

The Croí Team would like to wish you and your family a happy and healthy Christmas and best wishes for the New Year! Please note: The Croí Heart & Stroke Centre will be closed from Thursday, December 21st, until Wednesday, January 3rd. The Croí telephone and email will not be monitored over the Christmas break, this includes the Croí Connects telephone helpline. In case of emergency, please contact 999 or 112. Always take action if you have concerns related to your heart or the possibility of a stroke! Whilst we are closed you can contact us via email at info@croi.ie&nb ..read more

Opening Remarks to Oireachtas Joint Committee on Health 'Issues related to cardiovascular health, stroke and heart attack – programmes, services and prevention.' Wednesday, December 13th, 2023 Mark O’Donnell, Chief Operations Officer and Head of Foundation Croí, the West of Ireland Cardiac & Stroke Foundation Thank you Chairman, and firstly, I would like to thank the committee for the invitation to speak with you this morning.  My name is Mark O’Donnell, and I am the Chief Operations Officer of Croi, the West of Ireland Cardiac & Stroke Foundation. I am joined by my colleague ..read more

Pictured: Neil Johnson receiving his Honorary Doctorate Degree in Laws (LLD) from University of Galway president, Ciarán Ó hÓgartaigh.  The University of Galway has conferred its highest possible award, an Honorary Doctorate Degree in Laws (LLD), to heart and stroke charity Croí CEO and founder & interim CEO of NIPC, Neil Johnson.  Neil Johnson who was appointed the first CEO of Croí in April 1992 was one of 10 individuals to receive this prestigious award from the President of the University at the recent winter conferring ceremonies in Galway. Speaking at the ceremony, Prof Ma ..read more