Irish Thoracic Society

Championing excellence in the prevention, diagnosis and clinical care of respiratory disease

The professional society for healthcare professionals caring for people with respiratory disease on the island of Ireland.

1 in 5
deaths in Ireland are due to respiratory disease
Policy & Advocacy · New report

Respiratory Health of the Nation 2026

Our report on the burden of respiratory disease in Ireland.

Learn with the ITS

Education that advances professional knowledge, skills development and peer learning.

Latest podcast episode · Breathwork

Scalable Models of Care for Sleep Apnoea

Professor Eddie Moloney, Consultant Respiratory and Sleep Physician at Tallaght University Hospital and Beacon Hospital, compares home and hospital-based approaches to diagnosing and managing obstructive sleep apnoea, from home sleep studies and smartwatches to CPAP, emerging therapies and AI-supported pathways.

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Membership is open to all healthcare professionals involved in the care of people with respiratory disease on the island of Ireland.

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Respiratory jobs

Respiratory roles in hospitals and services across Ireland.

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Looking for patient support?

The ITS is a society for healthcare professionals. For information and support for people living with lung disease and their families, our patient organisation partners can help.