The Irish Times: ‘We all want to enjoy time in the sun, but it’s important to be careful,’ says mother of woman (33) who died of melanoma
The below article, ‘We all want to enjoy time in the sun, but it’s important to be careful,’ says mother of woman (33) who died of melanoma, written by Arlene Harris, was published in The Irish Times on 20 July 2024. ‘Neither of us thought that it would be something so serious,’ says Bernie Rice […]
New ‘Reduce your risk of Melanoma Skin Cancer (Holidaying at Home or Abroad)’ poster launched
As we head into the summer holidays, the Irish Skin Foundation (ISF), the HSE National Cancer Control Programme (NCCP), and the National Cancer Registry of Ireland (NCRI) are reminding everyone, but especially parents, of the importance of protecting skin from overexposure to the Sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays, to reduce their risk of melanoma skin cancer*. […]
Promoting Sun Safety – Bekan NS Students’ Junior Entrepreneur Project
The 5th and 6th class students at Bekan National School undertook an exciting project this year, which aligns closely with the ISF mission of promoting skin health and sun safety. The students participated in the Junior Entrepreneur Programme. As part of this initiative, the children were required to research a business idea and sell a […]
Skin Cancer Awareness Month: New Information Video
SKIN CANCER AWARENESS MONTH This May marks Skin Cancer Awareness Month, and to support this, the Irish Skin Foundation (ISF) have launched a new information video resource for people affected by skin cancer. The video resource, presented by Dr Rupert Barry, Consultant Dermatologist, St James’s Hospital, provides information on what causes skin cancer; who gets […]
Get SunSmart! Children’s Art Competition
The HSE’s NCCP in collaboration with Healthy Ireland have launched of the Get SunSmart! Children’s Art Competition for its third year. The competition is open to all pre-school and primary school children and depending on their age category, to complete the SunSmart colouring sheets or draw their own picture showing how to be SunSmart. The […]
EHAI awards the John Shelley Bursary to the ISF
The Environmental Health Association Ireland (EHAI) has awarded the John Shelly Bursary to the ISF, in support of our work to raise awareness about the dangers of artificial tanning devices e.g. sunbeds, and the risks associated with overexposure to natural ultraviolet radiation emitted by the Sun. The EHAI is the professional body representing (among others) […]
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 […]
HSE’s NCCP and Healthy Ireland Launch Get SunSmart! Children’s Art Competition
The HSE’s National Cancer Control Programme (NCCP) in collaboration with Healthy Ireland have launched the Get SunSmart! Children’s Art Competition. The competition is open to all primary school children. Depending on their age category, children are invited to complete the SunSmart colouring sheets or draw their own picture showing how to be SunSmart. There are […]
Minister Hildegarde Naughton launches National Skin Cancer Prevention Plan 2023-2026
On 22 March 2023, Minister for Public Health, Wellbeing and the National Drugs Strategy, Hildegarde Naughton, launched the National Skin Cancer Prevention Plan 2023-2026, in the Department of Health1. Rising incidence of skin cancer Skin cancer* is the most common cancer in Ireland. According to the National Cancer Registry, annual average incidence during 2018-2020 was […]
Survey: Help us shape and focus ISF resources
The ISF offers trusted support through our Ask-a-Nurse Helpline and in our videos, booklets, social media posts, and website articles. It is important that our content reflects the experiences and needs of people living with or caring for people with skin conditions. Share your views and insights. Take this short survey to help us to […]
