Irish College of GPs publish article on Haemochromatosis
An article, ‘Raising GP awareness of Haemochromatosis’, was published in the March 2021 issue of Forum, the ICGP magazine. Thank you to Dr Brian Osbourne, Medical Director, ICGP for publishing the article and helping to raise awareness of haemochromatosis among GP members. You can read the full page article here – /shared_media/iha/media/docs/Forum_March_21-pages-7.pdf
World Haemochromatosis Awareness Week 2021
Haemochromatosis or ‘iron overload’ is Ireland’s most common genetic condition. Early diagnosis is vital and if untreated can lead to organ damage or premature death. The Irish Haemochromatosis Association estimates there are at least 20,000 undiagnosed cases of Haemochromatosis in Ireland. Haemochromatosis is more common in Ireland than anywhere else in the world, as one […]
World Haemochromatosis Awareness Week 2020
World Haemochromatosis Awareness Week takes place from the 1st to the 7th June this year. To commemorate this event, Haemochromatosis International is organising an online photographic competition, FotoFeXPO. ‘Rust Never Sleeps’ is the theme for the exhibition and was selected to illustrate how haemochromatosis can be found like rust or oxidation everywhere around the world. […]
World Haemochromatosis Awareness Week, 1-7th June 2020
1 in 5 Irish People Carry the Haemochromatosis Gene The Irish Haemochromatosis Association Launches Awareness Campaign for World Haemochromatosis Awareness Week 1st – 7th June 2020 Haemochromatosis or ‘iron overload’ is Ireland’s most common genetic condition. Early diagnosis is vital as lack of treatment can lead to premature death. Haemochromatosis is more common in Ireland […]
Information for HH Patients on COVID-19
Dr. John Ryan, Consultant Hepatologist/Gastroenterologist, Beaumont Hospital, Dublin has advised that from a HH perspective, there is no specific evidence to suggest an increased risk of severe COVID19 in HH patients nor is there strong evidence to show that HH patients have a weakened immune system. There is a classic association between HH and vibrio infections […]
‘It’s one of those feelings you just can’t beat’: One haemochromatosis patient on donating blood
WHEN KARL MACKEY was in a bicycle accident four years ago, he had no idea his life was about to change, but not for the reasons you’d expect. After undergoing a series of tests in hospital, it became clear that he has hereditary haemochromatosis, and had been living with it for over four decades. A […]
Launch of Iron Games Ireland 2019 in Croke Park
Iron Games Ireland 2019 has just been officially launched in Croke Park, an event that will raise vital funds to build awareness of haemochromatosis, Ireland’s most common genetic disorder. Well-known Irish construction companies will compete in two sporting events in Croke Park and The K Club. All proceeds will be in aid of the Irish […]
Join our VHI Mini Marathon Irish Haemochromatosis Association Team
Join our VHI Women’s Mini Marathon Irish Haemochromatosis Association team on Sunday 31st May 2020 at 2pm in Dublin. Registration opens on March 4th! You will be able to register online through the website https://www.vhiwomensminimarathon.ie/ and in The Herald. Entry is €25 per person. Participants must register and purchase an entry to the Vhi Women’s Mini Marathon in the first instance, as […]
Calling all volunteers to help with Iron Games Ireland in Croke Park!
We are on countdown in preparation for the very first ‘Iron Games Ireland’ Gaelic Football tournament in Croke Park on the 20th September – and we are looking for your help! We need 15-20 volunteers from 11am on the day to help with a variety of activities, so please contact us to let us know […]
National Ploughing Championships 2019
The National Ploughing Championships 2019 takes place 17th to 19th September in Ballintrane, Fenagh, County Carlow. We would like to thank all our volunteers who have very kindly offered to manage our Irish Haemochromatosis Association stand during these three days. If you are attending the event, come and visit us while you are there! For more information […]