Your Library, Your Health: Free Heart and Hearing Checks Coming to Mullingar Library on April 10th.

Did you know that high blood pressure is a major cause of stroke and heart attack, and is one of the most prevalent risk factors in the population? The good news is that once high blood pressure is identified it is very manageable and easy to treat.

The Irish Heart Foundation’s mobile health unit is offering FREE heart and blood pressure checks to the public. The unit will be outside Mullingar Library on Friday, April 10th 2026, from 10:00a.m. to 3:45 p.m.

Joining them will be Hidden Hearing Ireland who are offering FREE hearing checks. The event, organised by Westmeath Libraries, is open to everyone and there is no need to book ahead. These quick & free checks are an opportunity to receive valuable information on your hearing, heart health and how to prevent heart disease and stroke.

 What: Free blood pressure, heart health and hearing checks.
 Where: Outside Mullingar Library. (Westmeath County Council buildings N91 FH4N)
 When: Friday, April 10th 2026 from 10:00 a.m. – 3:45 p.m.
 Cost & who: Free and open to the public, no need to book.

“We are delighted to be able to welcome both the Irish Heart Foundation’s Mobile Health Unit and Hidden Hearing Ireland to Mullingar Library”, said Michelle Ruddy, Executive Librarian at Mullingar Library. “Looking after our health is so important. A blood pressure check is a simple quick and non-invasive test that could prove lifesaving. A hearing check can lead to timely intervention to address hearing loss. We encourage everyone to come by and
take advantage of both fantastic services”.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to take a proactive step for your health. No appointment is necessary; simply drop in to the units during the scheduled hours.

Feel free to drop into the library afterwards and explore what the library has to offer. Westmeath Libraries offers access to a wide range of books acquired under the Healthy Ireland @ Your Library programme and life style supports such as activator poles, Lumie Lightboxes, magnifying aids and much much more. Membership of the library is free for everyone – just remember to bring some identification and proof of address to join.
Contact Mullingar Library on 044 9332161 with any queries. 

If concerned about your health, always consult your doctor or a qualified medical practitioner. For more information on Heart Health visit the Irish Heart Foundation’s website at www.irishheart.ie.

Content Last Updated/Reviewed: 02/04/2026