Championing Excellence in the Prevention, Diagnosis and Clinical Care of Respiratory Disease
Membership
Membership of the Society is open to all Healthcare Professionals involved in the care of people with chronic or acute respiratory diseases on the island of Ireland
Education
The society is dedicated to championing excellence in the prevention, diagnosis, and clinical care of respiratory diseases through its work in education and research.
Annual Scientific Meeting
Our Annual Meeting fosters a spirit of partnership and collaboration with all those who share our vision.
Latest Events

ITS Spring Meeting – Athlone
Friday 6th March – Radisson Blu Hotel Athlone We are delighted to be hosting the Irish Thoracic Society Spring Meeting on Friday, 6th of March in Athlone. Registration is now

ILD Education Day (3 CPD Credits) – Registration Open
Friday 13th of February – 13:00 – 16:00 The ILD Education Day co-hosted by ILD and the Irish Thoracic Society will take place virtually on Friday 13th of February.

ITS Annual Meeting – Sold Out
The Irish Thoracic Society Annual Meeting is sold out for 2025. Please be advised that due to high demand, registration is no longer available on the event day.
Latest News

Consultant Respiratory Physician – 12 month contract – Galway
Consultant Respiratory Physician Closing Date: April 14th, 2026 Temporary respiratory physician post for 12 month contract. Informal Enquiries: Dr. Ruth Cusack: ruth.cusack1@hse.ie Who We Are: Galway University Hospitals, comprising of University

Impact Report 2025 – HSE COPD Integrated Model of Care
NCP Respiratory are delighted to share with you a one-page summary graphic of the impact of delivery of the multicomponent COPD model of care on COPD hospitalisation rates in Ireland. The

ILFA is Hiring a Nurse and Physiotherapists
ILFA is Hiring a Nurse and Physiotherapists ILFA are very excited to announce that thanks to HSE Section 39 funding ILFA is now in a position to hire an Interstitial