October 2025 INCA Conference, Killarney

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Thanks to all who attended the October INCA Scientific meeting at The Great Southern Hotel, Killarney.  The conference was hosted in association with the Irish Cardiac Society.  A diverse range of topics were presented by excellent speakers, empowering cardiovascular nurses to translate current evidence into clinical practice, enhance patient outcomes across the continuum of care.

A record number of abstracts were displayed, with significant competition for the top prize.

One of our Bursary winners Christine Keane, with INCA President Sinead Teehan. Missing from photo is Patrice Berry.
Siobhan O’Dwyer won first prize for her poster “Ambulatory Milrinone: Advancing Heart Failure care beyond the hospital walls.”
Mary Davey with her highly commended poster “Cardiology ANP, Loop Implant Service”.
INCA Committee members.
Norma Caples highlighting the benefits ACNAP membership.
Mairead Lehane presenting an informative, yet humorous talk on Sexuality & CV disease.
Patient representative Sheila gave an excellent presentation on her personal experience of health care.
Rosemarie Derwin presenting on “Preparing for Publication”.
Lisa Donaghy presenting on “The Challenges of Stroke Assessment”.
Gemma Caughers presented on “Cardiac Brief Intervention (CABIN)”.
Paul Stoneman presented on “cardiac emergency in ED with handheld ultrasound and AI”.
Fiona Colbert Donaghey presented an “Update on Lipid Management”.
INCA President Sinead Teehan opening the conference.
Welcoming address by Prof Brendan McAdam, President of the Irish Cardiac Society.
Excitement building as INCA members travel to Killarney.
Poster viewing.
ICS President Prof McAdam & INCA President Sinead Teehan.
The difficult task of poster judging.