Welcome Note

The Limerick Branch is one of the IANO’s regional networks, established over 20 years ago to organise local educational and professional activities for oncology nurses in the Mid-West region of Ireland.

The branch aims to provide regional educational meetings and networking opportunities (typically 2–4 events per year) for nurses working in cancer care. Our circulation/contact list includes the Hospitals in the Mid-West area, University of Limerick (student nurses), Public Health Nurses, Practice Nurses, Community Intervention Team, Homecare Team, Milford Hospice and all Nursing Homes in the Mid-West area. Other disciplines are also most welcome to attend.

Membership is open to any nurse, and the branch includes members from various cancer-care settings such as inpatient units, outpatient oncology day units, community nursing, hospice, and more.

Mission Statement

To provide a programme for education and a forum for exchange of information for members of the nursing profession who care for people with cancer.

Committee Membership:

Chairperson: – Annmarie Gilmartin Annemarie.Gilmartin@hse.ie

Representative on NEC: – Helena McCallig helenamccallig@hotmail.com; Anne Ryan (maternity leave cover) anneb.ryan@hse.ie

If you are interested in hearing more about the Network or would like to get involved contact:

Annmarie Gilmartin          Annemarie.Gilmartin@hse.ie,

Anne Ryan                      anneb.ryan@hse.ie

Helena McCallig               helenamccallig@hotmail.com