Irish Endocrine Society

The IES Committee would like thank organizer Dr Maeve Durkan (IES Hon. Secretary), RCPI , distinguished speakers, IES members & delegates for a very successful 30th IES Annual Study Day. We hope study day enhances learning opportunities that can be applied in clinical practice.

Join ESE Talks... Rare Diseases webinar: Primary Ovarian Insufficiency - with ESE, @RareEndo and @EuroSPE. 📅2 June, 17:00-18:30 CEST Chairs @LucPersa & Chiara Tarantino & speakers Sophie Christin Maître, Claus Gravholt and @KSaravinovska. Register 👇 ow.ly/bNLb50Yo6Zu

As an Early Career delegate, why attend? Join sessions like the EYES Symposium – Pituitary Science in Transition (Mon 11 May, 09:05) & network at the EYES social event from 19:30 at Andels Restaurant – enjoy a legendary party-night! See all details 👉 ow.ly/REeW50Y7lv6

Case presentations in Osteoporosis & low BMD by Dr John Lindsay (Consultant Endocrinologist, Belfast Trust, Northern Ireland) & Dr Maeve Durkan (Consultant Endocrinologist, Bon Secours Hospital, Cork & Hon. Secretary of IES) & discussions with expert panel #30thIESStudyDay

Fantastic talk by Dr Luigi di Filipinos (Endocrinologist & Assistant Professor, San Raffaele Hospital & University, Milan, Italy) “Is skeletal fragility under-diagnosed in pituitary adenomas” #30thIESAnnualStudyDay

Fantastic talk by Professor John Carey (Consultant Rheumatologist, Galway University Hospital) on “Osteoporosis- A disease for all ages” #30thIESAnnualStudyDay

Case presentations by Dr Marwa Al Bahri (International Paediatric Fellow, CHI Crumlin) & Dr Jean O’Connell (Clinical Lead, Centre of Obesity, St Columcille’s Hospital Dublin) & expert panel discussions #30thIESAnnualStudyDay

Fantastic talk by Dr Billy White (University College London, UK) on “Challenges in Obesity Management: where do surgery & medications fit in treatment algorithms for Obesity?” & brilliant discussions from the audience #30thIESAnnualStudyDay

Debate 30th IES Annual Study Day “Pen is mightier than Sword. Medicine Trumping Surgery for Bariatric Patients” by Mr Colm O’Boyle (Consultant Bariatric Surgeon, Bon Secours Hospital Cork) & Professor Francis Finucane (Consultant Endocrinologist, Galway University Hospital)

30th IES Annual Study Day @RCPI_news Welcome by President of IES -Professor Steven Hunter

Save the dates for 2026 IES events 📢 30th IES Annual study day 50th IES Annual Meeting

In September, Diabetes Ireland proudly celebrated an inspiring group of individuals in Cork who have lived with diabetes for 50 and 65 years. These special medals honour their strength, resilience, and commitment to managing their condition over many decades, offering hope and encouragement to our entire community. Medical professionals including Dr Matthew Murphy, Prof DJ O’Halloran, Dr Antoinette Tuthill, and members of the local hospital teams joined us in marking this meaningful occasion. 50-Year Medal Recipients Back Row (L–R): Patrick O’Connor • Michael Seward • Margaret McDonnell • Valentine Cotter • David Warren • Gabrielle O’Keeffe • Patrick Desmond • Evelyn O’Mahoney • Sheila Jennings • John Kelly Front Row: Maureen Casey • Susan Stenning • Miriam Ryan • Brigid Flavin • Noreen O’Sullivan • Kathleen Burke • Marie Murph 65-Year Medal Recipient Cornelius O’Brien received a special 65-Year Medal, a remarkable milestone that reflects outstanding dedication and perseverance. We warmly congratulate all medal recipients and thank the healthcare teams whose ongoing support helps make achievements like these possible. Their stories are a powerful reminder of the strength and resilience within our diabetes community.

Our Network Manager Suzanne McCormack was delighted to represent RDCTN at the 49th @IrishEndocrine Society Annual Meeting last week.  Huge thanks to the IES committee for inviting us and for organising such an excellent meeting!

@TomasPGriffin @LDC_tweets @uniofleicester @DTN_UK @IrishEndocrine A huge honour to invited to give the Hadden lecture at the @IrishEndocrine society meeting yesterday

Thank you so much Professor Pratik Choudhary @drpratikc for delivering the outstanding Hadden Lecture at 49th IES Annual Meeting. It was truly an honour for us to have you with us. #IES2025

Thanks @drpratikc @LDC_tweets @uniofleicester @DTN_UK for an inspiring talk @IrishEndocrine

Congratulations @wuyungracezhu for the Basic Science Grant from IES 🎉 #IES2025

A great day @IrishEndocrine Society Annual Meeting catching up with old friends & learning new things 🩺

49th IES Annual Meeting Day 1 Meet the Professor sessions with Dr Hamish Courtney Well done to Presenters from Portlaoise, Castlebar, Cork & Belfast hospital sites #IES2025

Join Diabetes Ireland for a free information meeting designed to help you live well with Type 2 diabetes. Whether you have been recently diagnosed or have been living with Type 2 diabetes for years, this is a great opportunity to connect, learn, and feel empowered. Admission is free, everyone is welcome! Register now and start Living Life Well with Diabetes: diabetes.ie/event/living-l… #WorldDiabetesDay #DiabetesIreland #Type2Diabetes #LivingLifeWell #WDD2025