Athlone's railway bridge lit up in red ahead of World Heart Day, which is tomorrow. Athlone bridge goes red for World Heart DayAthlone's railway bridge has been lit up in red this week to mark World Heart Day, which is tomorrow (Thursday, September 29). World Heart Day is a global event designed to raise awareness of how cardiovascular disease, including heart disease and stroke, is the world's leading cause of death, claiming 18.6 million lives each year. The charity Croí has been arranging for a number of public buildings and landmarks to turn their lights red this week to mark World Heart Day and to highlight the work Croí does across the West of Ireland to prevent heart disease and stroke. More information about World Heart Day can be found here, and more details about Croí can be found on its website here.

Source: Irish Independent September 29, 2022 06:16 UTC