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Updates from the Irish Thoracic Society on respiratory health, policy and advocacy, research, education and our members across the island of Ireland.

Defend Science, Protect Public Health
Defend Science, Protect Public Health ITS supports the European Respiratory Society’s campaign with the European Lung Foundation to defend science and protect public health. Science underpins evidence-based policy, research

Prof. Patrick (Pat) Finnegan
Dear Members,We are saddened to share the news of the passing of former ITS President, Professor Pat Finnegan, Professor Emeritus, and previous Dean of Medicine at the National University of

HSE A-Z for Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD)
We are delighted to share on behalf of the HSE National Clinical Programme for Respiratory that the HSE A-Z for Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) has been launched today and is

ILD Education Day – Call for Cases
The Irish Thoracic Society ILD Group is pleased to announce the annual ILD MDT and Clinical Update event on Friday, February 13th, 2026. The event is co-hosted by the Irish

Researcher – Respiratory Health of the Nation
On Friday October 10th 2025, the Investigation and Management of Respiratory Disease: State of the Art will take place in the Education and Research Centre, St. Vincent’s University Hospital.

Vaping Myths and Truths – Guide for Teenagers
Interested in learning more about how vaping affects your health? Vaping Myths, Truths and What Your Friends Might Not Know. Download Guide Here
