Damian Boylan is Cork’s New Lord Mayor
We would like to extend our sincere congratulations to Damian Boylan, friend, advocate and member of the Irish Haemochromatosis Association, who has just been elected as the new Lord Mayor of Cork! Damian has been an amazing public representative for several years and has made it his mission to raise awareness of haemochromatosis, having been diagnosed himself 23 years ago.
‘We are Family’ HUK Haemochromatosis Event Belfast
Haemochromatosis UK are hosting a haemochromatosis in-person event in Belfast on the 7th October 2026. Everyone is welcome to attend. Local, national, and international standard experts will deliver a dedicated programme of talks in the beautiful Titanic Hotel. This conference is relevant to anyone affected across the UK and Ireland – even further afield.
Dublin hosted the EIC, European Iron Conference in June 2026
Dublin hosted the European Iron Club Conference in the Business School venue in Trinity College Dublin from the 18th to the 20th June. The event was organised by Professor Suzanne Cloonan, Trinity College and Professor John Ryan, RCSI.
Anna McCarthy Swims the Strait of Gibraltar for Haemochromatosis Awareness
Huge shout out to Anna McCarthy, friend, member and ambassador for the Irish Haemochromatosis Association, who swam the Strait of Gibraltar, Spain to Morocco – breaking another record!!
Irish GP Practice Nurses Education Association Annual Conference 2026
The IGPNEA Conference 2026 takes place in Mullingar at the Mullingar Park Hotel on Friday 9th and Saturday 10th October. There will be practical training sessions for nurses who have signed up with the IGPNEA for venesection training – these places are limited and also involve a theory training session in advance of the practical training.
‘Team Haem’ – VHI Women’s Mini Marathon
Join ‘Team Haem’ – VHI Women’s Mini Marathon 2026
Exciting news! Additional registrations for the VHI Women’s Mini Marathon have opened up and now is your chance to get involved!
We’re calling on our incredible haemochromatosis community to join ‘Team Haem’ and take part in this amazing event. Whether you walk, run, or jog, every step makes a difference
Ann Teehan talks to ‘Woman’s Way’ magazine
Ann Teehan shared her story ‘The Celtic Gene’ of her haemochromatosis journey with readers of ‘Woman’s Way’ magazine last year. Ann and her family are passionate about raising awareness of haemochromatosis, Ireland’s most common genetic disorder. Thank you Ann for sharing your personal journey with us! Read on for link to pdf of full article
Happy New Year for 2025!
As we step into 2025, we’re filled with gratitude for your continued support and commitment to raising awareness about haemochromatosis. Together, we’ve made strides in educating and supporting those affected by iron overload, and we look forward to continuing this important work in the year ahead. May the new year bring all our haemochromatosis family health, happiness, and many moments of joy.
Renewing your Membership of our Haemochromatosis Community!
Your membership of the IHA makes us stronger and gives us a collective voice to advocate on behalf of our members, patients and their families. At this time of year, we encourage all our members to renew your annual membership and continue to be part of our 1,000 strong community!
Wear your Christmas Jumper OR make a donation to support our work
Wear your Christmas jumper to support the work of the Irish Haemochromatosis Association OR make a gift of a donation big or small this holiday season to ensure that patients in Ireland get the help and support they need.