ILFA Ireland

20/08/2026

For Immediate Release!

ILFA's press release calling for urgent action following study showing heart and lung transplant rates remain below pre-covid levels.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Irish Lung Fibrosis Association Calls for Urgent Action Following Study Showing […]

20/08/2026

Have your say!

Affordability and ongoing costs are a topic that frequently come up for lung fibrosis patients.

We have launched a survey to gain feedback on the cost of care, and we would love if you would take the time to complete.

You can submit your feedback here -

19/08/2026

⛳The Irish Lung Fibrosis Association (ILFA) would like to wish the McKenna family the very best for their golf outing and fundraiser on behalf of ILFA, at Delgany Golf Course on Friday, 21 August 2026, in memory of Don McKenna and we hope the weather is kind to you!
They have 36 golfers taking part, including close friends and family. Well done to the McKenna family.
We are extremely grateful to you all, for your continued and valued support.

Míle buíochas ⛳⛳

19/08/2026

Living with lung fibrosis can bring daily challenges, but small steps can make a big difference to your wellbeing.

Throughout August, we're sharing helpful resources, support options, and practical advice. In this carousel, you'll find 6 simple wellbeing tips to help support your everyday life.

If you know someone living with lung fibrosis, please share this post with them.

For more information visit our website - https://ilfa.ie/wellbeing/

💙 Together, we can help ensure nobody faces lung fibrosis alone.

18/08/2026

Nominations for The Denise Cassidy Memorial Prize for Excellence in Healthcare 2026 will close this Friday 21st August.

We would love to hear about your healthcare hero. Patients and carers are invited to nominate a person who showed you or your loved one a special act of kindness that helped you cope with your illness better.

Please nominate your healthcare hero via this link:
https://ilfa.ie/.../nominations-open-denise-cassidy.../

You can nominate a doctor, nurse, physiotherapist, social worker, counsellor, dietician, pharmacist, healthcare assistant, member of the chaplaincy team, clerical worker, catering or cleaning staff.

The award is named in honour of Denise Cassidy who was diagnosed Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis at the age of 56 and passed away 3 years later.

17/08/2026

ILFA Virtual Let's Talk Oxygen with Sonia Morrisson and Tony Walsh, Air Liquide, taking place tomorrow, Tuesday 18th August 2026 at 2:00pm. It's not too late to register. See registration link here: https://us02web.zoom.us/.../register/V_29MMEfTRW6DsnmOVQ0GQ

Once you register, you will receive an email immediately from Zoom with your personal link to join us on the day.
If you have any difficulty registering or joining us tomorrow, please contact Gemma at [email protected] or call 086 0570310.

Please send us any questions you might have in advance to [email protected] or sent them via the chat box during the session. We look forward to seeing you tomorrow..

17/08/2026

ILFA's Let's Talk Oxygen with Sonia Morrisson, Air Liquide will take place online tomorrow, Tuesday 18th August 2026 at 2:00 pm.

Sonia is the Regional Sales Specialist & Senior Clinical Nurse Specialist at Air Liquide Healthcare, dedicated to Customer & Patient Care.

The focus of this session will be helping patients with lung fibrosis manage their oxygen.

Please register today, to join this talk: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/V_29MMEfTRW6DsnmOVQ0GQ

You will receive an email from Zoom immediately after registration with your personal link to join us on the day.

If you have any difficulty registering, please contact Gemma at [email protected] or by calling 086 0570310. We look forward to seeing you then.

17/08/2026

⛳ Just over 2 Weeks to Go! ⛳

The Irish Lung Fibrosis Association (ILFA) Golf Classic will take place at Castlewarden Golf Club, on Friday 4th September and we are delighted to say that team bookings are almost full!

There are still a limited number of places available. If you are a solo golfer and would like to join a team or enter a team of 4 for a fantastic day of golf, now is the time to get your team registered.

https://www.idonate.ie/event/ILFAGolfClassic2026

🏌️ Team places still available
🍽️ Dinner included on the day, delivered by an award winning chef
🎁 Luxury raffle prizes up for grabs

We also have a number of sponsorship opportunities remaining, including tee box sponsorship.

📧 Team registration, please contact Gemma at [email protected]
📧 Sponsorship opportunities, please contact Danielle at [email protected]

Please share this news with your fellow golf enthusiasts. All proceeds raised will go directly to ILFA to support those living with lung fibrosis in Ireland, their families, carers and the healthcare professionals who care for our members.

15/08/2026

ILFA Let's Talk Oxygen with Sonia Morrisson, Air Liquide will take place online on Tuesday 18th August 2026 at 2:00 pm.

Sonia is the Regional Sales Specialist & Senior Clinical Nurse Specialist at Air Liquide Healthcare, dedicated to Customer & Patient Care.

The focus of this session will be helping patients with lung fibrosis manage their oxygen.

Please register today, to join this talk: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/V_29MMEfTRW6DsnmOVQ0GQ

You will receive an email from Zoom immediately after registration with your personal link to join us on the day. If you have any difficulty registering, please contact Gemma at [email protected] or by calling 086 0570310. We look forward to seeing you then.