HeartBeat Killarney Kerry

16/02/2026

Our next meeting. Tuesday 24th Feb.

08/02/2026

Activator Pole indoor Programme, a structured and supportive way to improve fitness, posture, balance, and confidence while enjoying exercising and walking in a group setting with

Starts Monday 9th February
2:30-3:30pm
Killarney Library
Call 064 663 2655 to register

05/02/2026

On January 23rd, Dr. Haytham Makki, Consultant General and Interventional Cardiologist at Bon Secours Hospital Tralee, joined the wonderful group from Active Retirement Killarney for an informative talk.💓 Key topics discussed were silent heart attacks, strokes, and valvular heart disease, followed by a valuable Q&A.

03/02/2026

Us ladies also should have annual blood pressure checks

FEBRUARY IS HEART HEALTH MONTH!

Did you know owning a pet can be good for your heart? ❤️ Research shows pets can help lower blood pressure, ease stress, and keep us moving.
Those of you attending The Scotia Clinic will know that Zak is our resident therapy dog, accredited with and also Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind Ambassador Dog

But we would like you to share photos your own personal “help your heart health” dogs at home!

American Heart Association HeartBeat Killarney Kerry Heart

02/02/2026

This a
Worthwhile article
To
Read

Sue Higgins had noticed several changes in the months before she was diagnosed with breast cancer in late 2024. “I had noticed a change in my ni**le on my right breast,” says Sue, who was 51 at the time.
“I had a bit of an itch. But you get told it’s menopause, perimenopause.”

Her bras were not fitting correctly. “I’d spent a fortune on bras to get fitted,” she adds. She was also “exceptionally tired”, something she put down to a busy life.

“Busy house, busy work. I have a grandson and he has additional needs. So there’s a lot going on,” adds Sue, a community development worker who works primarily with older people.

She visited her GP in October 2024 , and like Sue, he was unable to find a lump, but told her she was symptomatic, and he was going to refer her to St. James’s Hospital.

Sue, who lives in Newbridge, travelled to Dublin with her husband Chris for a mammogram appointment in early November that year. At this point, she was told to stop taking HRT. “Obviously I just went, yep, fine, (but I was) raging,” Sue says with a slight smile. She was then told she would need to come back in for an ultrasound and biopsy.

In late November, 2024, Sue received the results, she had invasive ductal carcinoma breast cancer.

“I was like, what? Like, real cancer? I can’t even explain that moment.

She describes the manner in which a cancer diagnosis can strip a person of their sense of identity outside of the disease.

“Basically, you become a cancer patient. And at the same time, you’re very aware that that’s not all who you are. It’s so strange. I’ve just kind of recently started going “I am not the cancer”. That was there and might come back, might not come back. I am Sue, I’m mum, I’m nana, I’m my mother and father’s daughter, and my sister’s sister. We don’t just have to talk about cancer.”

02/02/2026

Great books in the Hearbeat book sale box in Killarney Outlet Centre

Great value and a great cause

01/02/2026

Thanks to the Killarney Outlook for their great write up on our recent event and to Michelle for the excellent photos.

31/01/2026

This sounds very interesting and holistic

Cork City Partnership is organising a 'Free' Women's Caring for Our Wellbeing Course.

Start date: 12th February until 2nd April [8 Weeks]
Time: 10.00am-12.30pm Venue: Ballincollig Family Resource Centre.

For further information and to register please contact Mary on 087-1962015 or email msheehy@partnershipcork.ie

30/01/2026

✨ A Meeting with a Difference! ✨

This Tuesday night saw HeartBeat run a Men's Health Night event at our monthly meeting. A huge turnout on the night was great to see, especially all the men, young and old... and lots of new faces too!

A huge thank you to Darragh Roche for sharing his story of having a heart attack at just 29 years old ❤️‍🩹 A powerful reminder that you don’t need to be “old” to have a heart attack.

👏 Dr Danielle O’Leary and Dr Rosemary Kelliher of GP Care Killarney, along with Darragh contributing, answered many insightful questions from the audience on the night, including:

🩺 When should I have a health check?
💊 Do I need aspirin?
🧴 Thoughts on vitamin supplements?
⚡ Energy drinks – helpful or harmful?
🚻 Differences between men and women experiencing heart attacks?
🚑 When should I call an ambulance if I experience chest pain?

📌 Key Take-Home Messages from the Evening:

🩸 Annual blood pressure checks for anyone over 40
⚠️ Never ignore chest pain
🏃‍♀️ Exercise is vital for heart health
🥗 A heart-healthy diet matters – more oily fish, less red meat & processed foods
🍫 Treats are allowed… just not every day 😉

A really informative and eye-opening evening. Thanks to everyone who attended and massive thanks to our guest speakers and our nurses for their time, and our volunteers and those involved in organising this great event! ❤️

28/01/2026

A fabulous evening highlighting
It’s not only older people have heart attacks .
Big take home message
Annual health checks with your GP

24/01/2026

22/01/2026

This is going to be a great evening

Calling all you fit and healthy men out there aged 30-60..
💪
Stay fit and healthy by looking after yourself!
😎
The amazing team behind HeartBeat Killarney have organised this informative evening of health checks, guest speakers and teaching lads what signs to look out for in terms of cardiac health and awareness.
❤️
All are welcome.
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