Annual Scientific Meeting 08th March 2025, Tallaght University Hospital.

/, INCA/Annual Scientific Meeting 08th March 2025, Tallaght University Hospital.

INCA saw a fantastic turn out for the recent Annual Scientific Meeting.

In excess of 130 people attended a busy day of presentations, culminating with our Nursing Excellence Awards.

There was a great buzz in Tallaght University Hospital, where the meeting was hosted.

Ms Sinead Teehan, President INCA, opening the meeting.
Ms Aine Lynch, DON, TUH welcoming attendees to Tallaght University Hospital at the beginning of the meeting.
Dr Jenny Jones, kicking off the morning with a presentation on “Five Key Messages in CVD Prevention”.
Ms Lorna Keating presenting “The Lipid Optimisation Algorithm Initiative”.
Lisa chairing 1st session.
Ms Jill Cummins giving feedback on her attendance at the ESC Heart Failure Conference in Lisbon. Jills attendance was assisted by a bursary from INCA. Applications for bursaries are invited in September each year, with winners announced at the October INCA meeting.
We were privileged to have Mariee Carey give an account of her personal experience of living with a cardiac condition.
Mariee was accompanied by her beautiful family, including her husband, daughter & parents.

Our panel discussion was on Obesity.
The panel included Dr Cathy Breen and Ms Claire Kearney, St Columcilles Hospital.
Mr Paul Nolan presenting an update on National Guideline on ICD Therapy Deactivation.
Ms Sheena Mitchel and Prof Helen Heneghan contributing to the Panel Discussion session.
There was stiff competition for the Poster/Abstract prize.
Nine excellent posters were submitted for consideration.
This is the first year where a “highly commended” prize has awarded in addition to “1st Prize” such was the calibre of the entries.
Congratulations to Sharon Maher & colleagues, MRHT, Tullamore on winning 1st prize. And congratulations to Linda Baxter & colleagues, TUH, Dublin, on winning Highly Commended poster prize.

Ms Linsey Prasanth presenting an overview of “The Post PCI Clinic” at the Integrated Care hub, Bray.

May representing the Cardiac Risk in the Young team, TUH, presenting findings of their Clinical Audit on Psychological Support & ICD related concerns of patients with ICD.
We were honoured to have Ms Edith Donnelly present on “Frailty in Heart Failure”.
Edith is a recent recipient of “Nurse of the Year Award” from the Royal College of Nurses, for her work with heart failure patients.
INCA member Mairead Lehane steps down from the committee.
She will be sorely missed by us all.
INCA bid a fond farewell to Maria Hayes after 11 years of stellar work on the INCA Committee, including a term as President.
Maria has been the backbone of INCA and a strong driving/guiding force.
We wish her every best wish in her future pursuits, which will undoubtedly be successful.
Audience interaction; Tara Mannion contributing to the discussion.
Carmel & Shirley.
INCA Committee 2025.
The staff of Tallaght University Hospital made a great contribution to the meeting.
Louise, our newest INCA Committee member fitting right in!
Delighted to be joined by Prof Gerry Lee, UCC.
Maria & Mary viewing some of the posters.
Irene & Jenny.
Poster viewing.
Maeve giving an over view of the many supports available from the Irish Heart Foundation.