The Irish Times

Coming to terms with disability after a stroke

Jillian O’Boyle says despite having a walking aid and ankle brace she'll complete a mini-marathon

Sat Apr 12 2014 - 08:59

One third of stroke survivors must pay for essential rehab services

Survey finds that half had no access to speech therapy or occupational therapy

Fri Apr 11 2014 - 07:03

Pharmacists call for more active role on blood thinners

Hospital pharmacists have called for an enhanced role in the prescription management of novel anticoagulants (NOACs), blood-thinning agents that prevent stroke

Tue Apr 08 2014 - 01:00

Is Andrew Marr’s stroke proof that high-intensity exercise is dangerous?

BBC TV presenter had near-fatal attack after rowing workout

Tue Apr 23 2013 - 06:00

"Your eyes are looking out but you can't speak. It's terrifying"

Your outlook changes when, within minutes, you go from healthy, sporty woman of 46 to stroke victim

Tue Feb 12 2013 - 00:00

'I would say I've been through a kind of hell on earth'

Painting has provided a new lease of life for a woman who suffered a devastating stroke at the age of 37

Tue Dec 18 2012 - 00:00

"Hey people, I'm still here"

When Richard Marsh had a stroke, doctors wanted to switch off his life-support machine. He could hear every word but could not tell them he was alive.

Tue Aug 14 2012 - 01:00