For the most regularly updated source of information relating to the IHLTA, we would urge members to visit our Facebook page and give it a 'Like'.
Please note that you don't need a personal FB page to view our content, it can be accessed by clicking the following link: https://www.facebook.com/IHLTA/
We are pleased to announce that we have recently set up a Twitter account for the Irish Heart and Lung Transplant Association.
We aim to use this account in conjunction with this website and our very active Facebook page to keep members up to date with the very latest news and events.
Please follow us by finding the handle @ihlta5 on twitter. Our account is searchable by using the term 'IHLTA'. We will endeavour to have the account up and running fully in the coming days.
As April flies by, we would like to remind everyone that fellow IHLTA member, Seamus Eager, is organising a fundraising concert in The Purty Kitchen, Old Dunleary Road, Monkstown, Co. Dublin on Friday 29th April.
All the proceeds from the night will go towards assisting athletes in travelling to the European Heart and Lung Transplant Games in Vantaa, Finland this July.
MUSIC BY : "MACKIE"-----COUNTRY/COUNTRY BLUES
"HARVEST"---- TOP NEIL YOUNG TRIBUTE BAND
"OWENSIE"---- NEW ALBUM "DRAMAMINE"
TREVOR LEDWIDGE---- NEW SOLO ARTIST
A raffle on the night with 1st prize being 2 return Ryanair tickets. There will also be many other prizes.
Tickets €10 prebooked €12 on the night.
Raffle tickets €5
For tickets for concert or raffle contact Seamus on 087-2574362 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or get concert tickets directly from the following link:
http://www.purtykitchen.com/event/heart-lung-transplant-team-fundraiser/
A great night to support a great cause and help create Organ Donor Awareness.
We have been made aware of a golf tournament taking place this June Bank Holiday for transplant recipients. We would urge interested members to contact us.
The details are as follows:
3 - 4 June 2016
Lough Erne Resort, Northern Ireland
Where will I stay?
We've booked a mixture of 2 & 3 bedroom luxuary bungalows at the resort.
How much will it cost?
2 rounds of golf and 2 nights B&B
Transplant recipient £200
Non transplant recipient £250
Non golfers £70 per night for B&B
Participants will need to make their own travel arrangements Alternative accomodation may also be sought.
Our recent AGM saw our long term secretary, Romy Moloney, step down from her role with the IHLTA.
We would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank Romy for her hard work and dedication over the past number of years.
Pictured below are (L-R): Paddy O'Mahony, Kevin Hickey, Romy Moloney, Barbara Murphy, Gerry Scully and Robert McCutcheon.
Members should note that the full gallery from our recent Annual Mass has been uploaded to our Facebook page.
Due to constraints on this website, our galleries will henceforth be available more readily on Facebook. We will still endeavour to update them here also.
Please see https://www.facebook.com/IHLTA/ and give us a ‘Like’.
Our coverage of the IHLTA Visit to Áras an Uachtaráin is now available also. Please note that this content may be viewed even if you don't have a Facebook account.
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