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The Croí Corrib Charity Cycle, now in its 30th year, is gearing up for another thrilling event on Sunday, June 9. Croí, the charity dedicated to heart and stroke awareness, prevention and support, has announced that registration is officially open for the 2024 Croí Corrib Charity Cycle.

Croi has been named as Connacht Rugby's charity partner for the season.

Croí, the heart and stroke charity, is delighted to announce three in-person events throughout May in Galway, Mayo and Roscommon for those who have experienced a stroke or cardiac event.

The 29th Croí Corrib Charity Cycle makes a return to Galway City, on Sunday June 18 and registration is now open.

Do you, or does a family member, suffer from high blood pressure (hypertension)? Are you taking medication to manage your blood pressure? Would you like your blood pressure checked? If yes, you are invited to a free blood pressure check on Monday, November 29, at the Croí Heart & Stroke Centre, Newcastle, Galway.

Croí, the heart disease and stroke charity based in Galway, has received a major international recognition in being the first Irish organisation to be accredited by the European Association of Preventive Cardiology (EAPC) for its work in cardiovascular risk management and prevention.

Do you or someone you know have high blood pressure, or are you taking medication to manage blood pressure? If so, you are invited to a free blood pressure check and public talk by heart expert Dr Faisal Sharif on Wednesday, July 10, in the Croí Heart & Stroke Centre, Newcastle, Galway.

As it announces free Heart Health Checks for over 65s, Croi advises the following: "The key to healthy ageing is a healthy heart. Understandably, aging naturally causes changes in the heart and blood vessels and these age-related changes often increase your risk of heart disease or stroke.

The expert diabetes health team from Galway University Hospital, in association with Croí and Diabetes Ireland, will host an interactive patient evening at the Croí Heart and Stroke Centre in Galway on World Diabetes Day, November 14.

Stroke is Ireland's biggest killer after cancer and heart disease, resulting in 2,000 deaths and 7,000 hospitalisations a year, but many strokes are preventable and treatable, and recognising signs and symptoms early are vital.