Walking the Camino de Santiago to raise funds for the ISF

Olwyn Conlon is an NCHD, commencing a Dermatology Registrar post in University Hospital Galway this September. Before beginning her post, Olwyn undertook one of the routes of the Camino de Santiago (Way of St. James) a network of ancient pilgrimage routes that lead to the shrine of the apostle Saint James the Great in the […]

Virtual Event: Cutaneous Lymphoma Patient Conference

The Cutaneous Lymphoma Foundation invites you to the 3rd Annual Virtual International Patient Conference taking place on Saturday 9 September. This conference provides  a unique opportunity to learn and connect with other people living with cutaneous lymphoma, care partners, and clinical experts. Sessions will be available across time zones for convenient access. Wherever you are in your journey, […]

Medical Independent: SkinSideOut – Addressing key skin concerns

This below article, “SkinSideOut – Addressing key skin concerns“, written by Priscilla Lynch, was published by the Medical Independent on 11th June 2023. Priscilla Lynch reports on the Irish Skin Foundation’s recent information day. On Saturday 22 April, the Irish Skin Foundation (ISF) hosted SkinSideOut, a skin health information and exhibition event in O’Reilly Hall, University […]

SkinSideOut 2023: Our Skin Health Event

Take our skinsideout feedback survey On Saturday, 22 April, the ISF hosted SkinSideOut, our skin health information and exhibition event in O’Reilly Hall, UCD, Dublin. The full-day event consisted of talks, panel discussions and “How to” sessions on eczema, psoriasis, acne, rosacea, hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) and skin cancer prevention. Attendees had the opportunity to meet […]

SkinSideOut: REGISTRATION CLOSED

Registration closed. Our skin health information and exhibition event takes place this Saturday 22nd April in O’Reilly Hall, University College Dublin (UCD), Belfield, Dublin 4. This year’s event will include talks, panel discussions and “How to” sessions on skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, acne, rosacea, hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) and skin cancer prevention. Meet skin […]

Running to Beat the Itch: VHI Women’s Mini Marathon

On Sunday, 19th September, Zoe Ryan, founder of the Itching To Tell You psoriasis platform, and friend, Christopher Turner, ran in the VHI Virtual Women’s Mini Marathon to raise funds for the ISF. The theme of this year’s race was #PowerOfMe, celebrating and recognising women across the country who are making a difference in their […]

Thank you to the family of Linda Fitzpatrick for their generous donation

The family and friends of the late, Linda Fitzpatrick, have marked her life by completing a sponsored kayaking river journey, with all proceeds donated to the ISF. On the August bank holiday weekend, four novice kayakers, Fitzpatrick Beere Byrne and Quinlan (FBBQ) Kayaking Team, undertook a 3-day sponsored kayak from Laois to Wexford to honour […]

Watch our webinar ‘Understanding Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS)’

Did you miss our webinar on, Understanding Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS)? No problem, watch it below. In this SkinSideOut webinar, on HS Awareness Week 2021, Consultant Dermatologist, Prof Brian Kirby spoke about current treatments for HS and what’s coming down the line and long-time HS patient advocates, Barry McGrath and Suzanne Moloney about their journey to […]

Watch our webinar on ‘The Future of Atopic Eczema Care in Ireland’

Did you miss our webinar on, The Future of Atopic Eczema Care in Ireland? No problem, watch it below. In this SkinSideOut webinar, our panel, eczema patient advocate, Paul Herriott; Consultant Dermatologist, Prof Alan Irvine; and Advanced Nurse Practitioner in Dermatology and ISF Clinical Helpline Manager, Carmel Blake talk about recent medical advancements in the […]

Webinar: The Future of Atopic Eczema Care in Ireland

This event has ended. In this SkinSideOut webinar, we take a look at The Future of Atopic Eczema Care in Ireland. You’ll hear about recent medical advancements in the treatment of eczema and what this will mean for the future; how COVID-19 has impacted dermatology services and how they have adapted to deliver care; and […]