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Conor Keeling raises funds for PHA Ireland

We were so proud to stand alongside Conor today as we handed over a cheque for an incredible €7,805 to the Mater Foundation — funds raised by Conor on his amazing #CycleHomeFromHospital in support of Pulmonary Hypertension Association Ireland. After undergoing life-saving surgery at Royal Papworth Hospital, Conor took on a solo 520 km cycle […]

Conor Cycles Home from Hospital: Why Conor is pedalling over 300 miles to give thanks

Pictured above at the Mater Hospital Conor Keeling (right) with Prof. Sean Gaine (left) of the National Pulmonary Hypertension Unit, and Ciara McCormack, Project Director of PHA Ireland. Travelling from Cambridge to Dublin is no short journey, but Conor Keeling (a retired Aer Lingus Transatlantic Pilot) is determined to complete it on just two wheels […]

New Project Director for PHA Ireland

Prof. Sean Gaine has announced a new Project Director for PHA Ireland. In remarks about the appointment he said: “I am delighted to introduce Ciara McCormack as the Project Director for PHA Ireland. Ciara brings extensive expertise in clinical exercise physiology, patient-centered research, and the development of lifestyle and exercise interventions for those living with […]

Right Heart Masterclass 2025

Interventions and innovations in identifying, diagnosing and managing right heart conditions including pulmonary hypertension. Friday 21st February 2025The Pillar Centre, Mater Misericordiae University Hospital15:00 to 20:00 CPD points to be confirmed. This meeting is organised and sponsored by Johnson and Johnson Innovative Medicines. EM-173914 | January 2025

Prof Gaine honoured by Irish Cardiac Society

Prof Sean Gaine has been awarded an honorary fellowship by the Irish Cardiac Society – FICS (Fellow of the Irish Cardiac Society – honorary). This award is bestowed on individuals who are deemed by the selection committee to have made an exceptional contribution to the Profession of Cardiology in Ireland. The award ceremony took place […]

Golf Classic 2024 Report

Friday May 31st was a beautiful sunny Friday at Rathfarnham Golf Club which was the location for the inaugural PHA Golf Classic. There were 12 teams playing in four-balls commencing at 13:30 with 10 minute intervals between teams. The course was in magnificent condition with the annual Pro-am having been played there the previous week. […]

2024 Golf Classic

Martin Breen is organising a Golf Classic in aid of PHA Ireland & the Mater Hospital Foundation.

PHA UK Magazine emphasis

Over the years PHA Ireland has been supported by our colleagues across the water in PHA UK, the charity for UK pulmonary hypertension sufferers. We have shared forums in Ireland, the UK and Europe with the PHA UK team and where possible coordinated our efforts in support of PH awareness and patient support and foresee […]

PH consultants take to the pedals for patients

Update: This event is now complete and we want to congratulate Prof. Gaine, Dr. McCullagh and their UK colleagues on their endurance cycle battling fatigue and the elements to make it through to the finishing line at the Mater Hospital 3 days and 400Km on from their departure from Sheffield. We particularly want to offer […]

PHA Ireland 2023 AGM Report

The AGM of the Pulmonary Hypertension Association – Ireland took place in Crowne Plaza Hotel, Blanchardstown on Saturday April 22nd. The event was very well attended with over 75 people present. The overall event was sponsored by Janssen Pharmaceuticals. Following introductory remarks by Martin Breen, the first session was a Q&A session between Prof. Sean […]

Pulmonary Hypertension Rehabilitation Programme

To coincide with Pulmonary Hypertension Awareness Week 2021, PHA Ireland are delighted to introduce a bespoke Pulmonary Hypertension (exercise) rehabilitation programme. Devised specifically for Pulmonary Hypertension patients by Ciara McCormack, an expert clinical exercise physiologist, it aims to provide PH patients with an opportunity to engage in some light exercises within their own home to […]

World PH Day 2024

On Sunday, May 5th 2024, people around the world will participate in World PH (Pulmonary Hypertension) Day to raise awareness of this frequently misdiagnosed disease, advocate for access to PH diagnosis, treatment and care and celebrate the lives of those living with PH. Our thoughts are with our members, their families, friends & carers who […]