Stroke Survivor Stories
Originally from Dublin, 40 year old Lars was living and running his own business in Wexford when he had a stroke aged 35. More
Ciaran Dunne, a married father of two from Dublin was 44 when he was first struck by stroke in February, 2008. More
After having a heart attack followed by a triple bypass, Michael Smithers suffered a stroke in 2007. He talks about his recovery and the support he has received from his family, medical staff and his ... More
Joe Fahy lost his brother to stroke but his life was saved after he was screened for cerebral aneurysm. More
John Heraty suffered a stroke in 2009 and despite having limited mobility he raised €6,700 for the Scared Heart Hopsital in Castlebar, Co. Mayo. More
Gerry McInerney from Shannon, Co Clare tells his amazing story of survival after heart attacks and strokes. More
Father of seven, Seamus from Artane, was a contractor for Dublin Airport when he had his stroke at the age of 62. More
Ann, from Bray, Co Wicklow was 59 when she had her stroke. She worked in the local cinema for 22 years. More
Patrick, from Castledermot, Co Kildare was a plumber and tiler before he had his stroke in 2003 at the age of 56. More
Billy was a well-known singer, pianist and entertainer in Galway before he had a stroke in 2003. Billy’s sister, Breda Mulholland, spoke on his behalf. More
Dubliner Noel, who worked in the ESB for many years, was 54 when he had his first stroke in 2000. Noel and his wife Bernie speak about their experience. More
