ILFA Ireland

Irish Lung Fibrosis Association provides research, education and support for patients and families of Lung Fibrosis - a serious and life-limiting condition.

[ILFA Ireland @ILFA_Ireland]

@ILFA_Ireland calls on Government, HSE and relevant stakeholders to prioritise lung transplantation as a matter of urgency. This includes sustained investment in transplant services, ongoing donor awareness campaigns, & transparent reporting/accountability https://t.co/v3xSnKSRGS

[ILFA Ireland @ILFA_Ireland]

Warmest congratulations to Liam Galvin, @ilfa_ireland Chair, on being awarded the Lifetime Advocacy Award by the @euipff on the occasion of their 10-year anniversary. What a wonderful honour and well-deserved accolade for Liam @IPFthurles

[ILFA Ireland @ILFA_Ireland]

@ILFA_Ireland and @HSELive will deliver a 9-month virtual pulmonary rebab study for interstitial lung disease patients. Healthcare professionals can refer suitable patients via https://t.co/qKKzXapHdg
For more information see https://t.co/qPjXIC1o5h or email [email protected]

[ILFA Ireland @ILFA_Ireland]

@ILFA_Ireland and @HSELive will deliver a 9-month virtual pulmonary rehabilitation programme for interstitial lung disease patients. Healthcare professionals can refer suitable patients via https://t.co/qKKzXapHdg
For more details email [email protected] or see https://t.co/7XnPCd7H56

[ILFA Ireland @ILFA_Ireland]

The next @ilfa_ireland Online Support Group meeting will take place on Tuesday 14th April 2026 at 2pm. For further information, please call Gemma on 086 057 0310 or email [email protected]

[ILFA Ireland @ILFA_Ireland]

The next online @ilfa_ireland Lung Transplant Support Group meeting will take place tonight, Monday 13th April 2026 at 7pm. For more information, please contact Gemma by calling 086 057 0310 or emailing [email protected].

[ILFA Ireland @ILFA_Ireland]

Our guest speakers include
- Professor Aidan O'Brien, Respiratory Consultant, Limerick University Hospital
- Professor Peter Riddell, Lung Transplant Physician @MaterTrauma
- Elaine Craven, Respiratory Advanced Nurse Practitioner @ConnollyNursing
- Gerry Healy, patient speaker

[ILFA Ireland @ILFA_Ireland]

The next online ILFA Patient Information Day will take place on Tuesday, 31st March at 2pm. Please register via the link below.
https://t.co/jrkheGZthm

[ILFA Ireland @ILFA_Ireland]

Congratulations to Dr Deirdre McDermott, Cork University Hospital, who was awarded the Terence Moran Memorial Award for best case presentation at the Irish Thoracic Society and Irish Lung Fibrosis Association's Interstitial Lung Disease Education Day in February

[ILFA Ireland @ILFA_Ireland]

The 2026 Fergus Goodbody Lecture was delivered by Dr Steven Nathan, Schar Chair of the Advanced Lung Disease and Lung Transplant Program, Inova Fairfax Hospital, USA. "Pulmonary Hypertension in ILD-lurking in the shadows" was a masterclass in research & developments in the field

[ILFA Ireland @ILFA_Ireland]

Congratulations to Dr Deirdre McDermott, @CUH_Cork who was awarded the Terence Moran Memorial Award for the best case presentation at the joint Irish Thoracic Society and @ILFA_Ireland Interstitial Lung Disease Education Day today.

[ILFA Ireland @ILFA_Ireland]

@ILFA_Ireland is delighted to partner with the Irish Thoracic Society for the annual Interstitial Lung Disease Multi-disciplinary Team and Clinical Update event on Friday, February 13th, 2026. For more information please see the link below.
https://t.co/AXIEJpfOtL

[ILFA Ireland @ILFA_Ireland]

📣We're hiring! The Irish Lung Fibrosis Association is looking to appoint a Fundraising and Communications Officer. More details about the role and the application process are available via the link below.
https://t.co/4lrQJgiN3Y

[ILFA Ireland @ILFA_Ireland]

@ILFA_Ireland is delighted to once again partner with the Irish Thoracic Society for the 2026 annual Interstitial Lung Disease Multi-disciplinary Team and Clinical Update event online on Friday, February 13th, 2026.
https://t.co/nS2Ll58f5T

[ILFA Ireland @ILFA_Ireland]

@ILFA_Ireland will host our final set of virtual Mindfulness classes starting on Thursday 15th January at 10am. The classes will be led by John Douglas and will run for 6-weeks up until 19th February. Please email [email protected] for more informaton and to register

[ILFA Ireland @ILFA_Ireland]

@ILFA_Ireland is seeking a research partner to conduct a virtual pulmonary rehabilitation (VPR) pilot for lung fibrosis patients in partnership with @HSELive Submissions must be received by 9th January
The Expression of Interest call is at the link below.
https://t.co/qQwAApeCBC

[ILFA Ireland @ILFA_Ireland]

On January 6th, the twelfth day of Chrisitmas, we celebrate Nollaig na mBan and honour the special women in our lives; our mothers, grandmothers, sisters, and friends.
"Nollaig na mBan Shona Daoibh!"
"Happy Women's Christmas!"

[ILFA Ireland @ILFA_Ireland]

@ILFA_Ireland in conjunction with @HSELive will deliver a virtual pulmonary rehabilitation pilot for lung fibrosis patients in 2026. We’re looking for a study partner for a feasability study. The link to the Expression of Interest call is⬇️
https://t.co/qQwAApeCBC

[ILFA Ireland @ILFA_Ireland]

@ILFA_Ireland is delighted to be informed that we've received a generous community grant from @MACEIreland ! The Irish Lung Fibrosis Association is one of 50 winners who will each receive a Community Grant prize of €1,000. Thank you MACE 🙏https://t.co/nk5voMsVwp

[ILFA Ireland @ILFA_Ireland]

@ILFA_Ireland is delighted to be one 50 winners who will each receive a Community Grant prize of €1,000 from @MACEIreland 🥰 Thank you to everyone who nominated the Irish Lung Fibrosis Association for this award earlier this year 🙏
https://t.co/nk5voMttlX