INCA Conference & Nurse Excellence Awards, March 2026, Galway.

/, INCA/INCA Conference & Nurse Excellence Awards, March 2026, Galway.

The Irish Nurses Cardiovascular Association (INCA) recently hosted a highly successful Scientific Meeting and Nurse Excellence Awards Ceremony in  Croí House, Galway. The event brought together cardiovascular nurses and allied health professionals from across Ireland to share research, exchange best practices, and celebrate leadership in cardiovascular care.

The day featured engaging scientific presentations, insightful discussions on patient advocacy, and inspiring reflections on the patient experience. The highlight of the day was the Nurse Excellence Awards Ceremony, where outstanding contributions to cardiovascular nursing were recognized and celebrated.

Warm congratulations to all our award winners and nominees—your dedication, expertise, and compassion continue to elevate standards of care nationwide.

Sincere thanks to every attendee for your participation and enthusiasm, and to our wonderful hosts at Croí, Galway, for their generous support and hospitality in making this event such a resounding success.

INCA President, Gemma happy to see a full house.
Prof Gerry Lee presenting on Cardio-Oncology.
Ms Noeleen Burke presenting on CV risk factor management & Mental Illness.
ANP Shirley Ingram & Prof Donna Fitzsimons discuss Advocacy.
Mairead Hanrick presents an ACS case.
Siobhan O’Dwyer presents a HF case.
Emma Murtagh presents a Stroke case.
Navena Palamar presents on a Cath Lab case.
Mrs Yvonne Barrett gave her moving account of personal patient experience. Seen here with Louise.
Dr Rosemarie Derwin presents on The CARAMEL Project (CV risk in menopausal women).
Emer Burke presents the PAIR HF study (Palliative Care integration in HF).
Dr Lisa Hynes updates us on the stellar work carried out by Croí.

 

AWARDS CEREMONY.

Acute Team winner
– CUH HF team
Chronic Team Winner
– Croí, Galway.
CV Nurse Winner
– Marian Conboy, Clinical Facilitator, UHG.
SN Winner
– Mairead collects award on behalf of Stephanie Murphy, Cardiac Rehab, CUH.

Audience, networking & selfies!

INCA bid a fond farewell to Niamh Flynn, Kate McMahon & Mary Mooney, who step down as committee members after years of hard work & dedication. They will be missed!

INCA Committee 2026.