After the resounding success of the 4^th Annual Irish Head and Neck Society meeting last April, we are delighted to announce that the 5^th annual meeting of the IHNS will take place on the 21st-23rd May 2026 at the Kilkenny Convention Centre, Kilkenny.

We already have an amazing faculty confirmed including such world recognized names as Mario Fernandez (Spain, ENT), Mark Zafereo (USA, Thyroid), Miro T edla (Slovakia, ENT), Ricard Simo (UK, Thyroid), Grainne Brady (UK, Speech Therapy), Justin Roe (UK, Speech Therapy), Ronald Ghossein (USA, Pathology), Shree Bhide (UK, Clinical Oncology), Neil Sharma (UK, Thyroid), Vincent Vander Poorten (Belgium, ENT), Giovanni Succo (Italy, ENT), Terry Day (USA, ENT), Isabel Vilaseca (Spain, ENT), Andreas Dietz (Germany, ENT), Nancy Lee (USA, Radiation Oncology), Heath Skinner (USA, Radiation Oncology), Richard Shaw (UK, Maxillofacial).

Abstract Submissions Now Open

Abstract Submissions

• The body of the abstract is to be structured into: Background, Methods, Results, Conclusion
• The body of the abstract is strictly limited to 200 words, exclusive of names of authors, institutions, and specialties
• There are prizes for the best paper and best poster
• The closing date for abstract submissions is Thursday Feb 27th, 2026

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Accommodation: Lyrath Hotel, Kilkenny

• Map Directions
• Thu 21-Sat 23 May 2026

• Booking code to be announced

Kilkenny is the ideal location for the Irish Head and Neck Society meeting, being almost exactly half way between Dublin and Cork, within easy reach for day-trips to all major cities in the Republic of Ireland.  It is within easy reach by motorway from Dublin, Cork and Waterford, with plenty of parking available at the venue.  It is accessible within as little as 1½ hours by 8 trains per day from Dublin Heuston, as well by 10 buses a day from Dublin Airport. There are also plenty of hotels and guest houses to suit all budgets within very short distance.

International Attendees – Dublin to Kilkenny – How to get there