IHLTA Annual Service of Thanksgiving & Remembrance 2020

IHLTA Annual Service of Thanksgiving & Remembrance 2020

When: Saturday, 15th of February 2020 from 12:00 - 15:00

Venue: Chapel of the Mater Misericordiae University Hospital

Our Annual Service of Thanksgiving and Remembrance will be held in the Chapel of the Mater Misericordiae University Hospital on 15th of February 2020. The service is dedicated with respect and humility to all organ donors and their families who, by their goodness and compassion, give others the gift of life. The Chapel is located in the Old Building of the Hospital. Members will direct attendees on the day.

Refreshments will be served after the service. This is a non-denominational service and, as ever, we would like to express our gratitude to all those in the Chapel at the Hospital for facilitating us.

Should you have any questions or queries, please don't hesitate to contact us.

Transplants in 2019

A record number of lung transplants were carried out in Ireland in 2019, according to the latest figures.

https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2019/1230/1103603-organ-donation/

EHLTF Games 2020

Come and join Heart and Lung Transplant Team Ireland at The European Heart & Lung Transplant Federation (EHLTF) Games

The 18th European Heart and Lung Transplant Championships will take place from 08th - 12th June 2020 in Vitoria-Gasteiz (Spain).

Contact The Irish Heart and Lung Transplant Association for more details.

Christmas Cards 2019

IHLTA Christmas Cards

Christmas Cards are now available in the Heart and Lung Transplant Unit.

These cards were designed by students from Manor House School, Raheny, Dublin.

Pack of 10 cards of assorted designs cost €5.

Ireland's 1st double lung-liver transplant

Ireland's first double lung-liver transplant recipient praises donor

The recipient of Ireland's first double lung and liver transplant has said his donor and their family are never far from his thoughts. Robert Sheahan, 29, from Askeaton in Co Limerick, is the first person in Ireland to receive a liver and double lung transplant, thanks to organ donation.

RTE News - Ireland's first double lung-liver transplant

Transplant Masterclass

Date: Tuesday 8^th October 2019

Location: Level 6 St Cecelia’s Meeting Room, Whitty Building.

Time: 2pm – 4pm.

Interactive Sessions: Specialist Nurses, Physiotherapist, Pharmacist, Medical Social Worker.

Open to Heart and Lung Transplant Recipients and Caregivers.

As number are limited, booking is required, please contact the Heart and Lung Transplant Unit.

Refreshments sponsored by the Irish Heart and Lung Transplant Association