Families in Mayo affected by cardiac issues encouraged to attend national event
Families in Mayo affected by a sudden cardiac death or living with an inherited cardiac condition are being encouraged to attend a special national event hosted by CRY (Cardiac Risk in the Young) Ireland on Saturday, September 13.
The Friends of CRY Day, taking place in Barberstown Castle, Straffan, Co. Kildare, is a free event that provides an opportunity for families from Mayo to engage with leading voices in cardiology and research, and hear personal stories from people who have been affected by a sudden cardiac death or living with an inherited cardiac condition.
Broadcaster, journalist and author Anton Savage will serve as master of ceremonies for the event, which will also feature a special guest, extreme adventurer Damian Browne, who will share his powerful message on unlocking your true potential.
Elsewhere, the line-up features a host of medical specialists, including Professor Andrew Greene, Consultant in Clinical Genetics, CHI, Crumlin; Professor Jens Mogensen, Consultant Cardiologist; Professor Michael Monaghan, Professor in Biomedical Engineering at TCD; Dr. Terence Prendiville, Consultant Cardiologist, CHI, Crumlin; and Dr. Deirdre Ward, Director of the CRYP Centre (Centre for Cardiovascular Risk in Younger Persons), Tallaght University Hospital.
Orla Foley, founder of Orla’s Wild Ways and sister of the late Ireland and Munster rugby player Anthony Foley, will talk about how the loss of her brother Anthony at age 42 inspired her to fundraise for a number of charities, including CRY Ireland, while Brid Carroll, bereavement psychotherapist and educator, will talk about grief and family support.
Speaking ahead of the Friends of CRY event, Noelle Condon, chairperson of CRY Ireland, said: “Our Friends of CRY Day promises to be full of inspiration and connection, with ‘Embracing Hope, Resilience and Facing the Future Together’ as our theme. We are delighted to offer a space where families can hear from Ireland’s leading experts in the fields of cardiology, research, bereavement and family support.
“I am delighted to invite families from Mayo who may be navigating life with a young person living with an inherited cardiac condition, or who have been impacted by a sudden cardiac death, to join us for this very special event.”
The event is free to attend but registration is essential. Places can be booked at the 'Friends of CRY 2025' listing on Eventbrite.ie or by emailing friends@cry.ie.