Due to already present and increasing concerns arising from Coronavirus/COVID-19 and the forecast of further outbreaks, Cystic Fibrosis Ireland has reluctantly decided to postpone the annual conference that was due to take place in Galway, April 3rd-5th 2020.

This was a decision that was taken after weighing up all the factors including the predicted greater impact of the virus on ‘at risk groups’ such as those with Cystic Fibrosis, but it quickly became apparent that we were sadly left with no choice.

The decision was taken now rather than closer to the conference out of courtesy to our members, our speakers, our sponsors and also to the Ardilaun Hotel which has been very understanding.

The team at The Ardilaun Hotel have advised that any delegates who have booked their own bedroom directly with hotel have options available to them. All delegates who had registered for the conference will be contacted by Cystic Fibrosis Ireland to inform them of their options.

The Ardilaun hotel has very kindly agreed to offer a discounted rate to any conference delegates travelling to Galway for the weekend of the 3rd + 4th April . This rate consists of 2 Nights Bed & Breakfast with 1 Evening Meal for €250.00 inclusive ( based on two sharing)  with complimentary Music in Blazers Bar on the Saturday night. Delegates can ring The Ardilaun reservations department directly on: 091 519708  or 091 519773 to reconfirm the above options. The hotel have all preventative measures in place for Infection Control and it is business as normal.

We will let you know of future arrangements once the Board of CFI has had an opportunity to discuss.

Cystic Fibrosis Ireland wishes to thank everyone who was involved in organising the conference, including the Galway Branch led by Mary-Lane Heneghan and the conference coordinator, Caroline Heffernan. 

Philip Watt                  Patricia Duffy Barber
CEO                                Chairperson

For further information, contact Sue Mc Grath in CF House on 01 496 2433 / info@cfireland.ie