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Charity Fashion Sale a Great Success

Friendship and Community Spirit is alive and well in Maynooth, County Kildare. The wonderful success of Friday night’s Charity Fashion Sale in aid of The Alpha One Foundation is a testament to everyone involved.

The event was organised by 3 Alpha-1 patients Josephine McGuirk, Crea Sheahan and well known local woman Orla Keane. We were overwhelmed by the amazing support of friends, family, local business and of course the community who arrived in great numbers and helped us to raise over €5,000 for the Foundation which is a Research Charity for genetic respiratory and liver disease.

How Do I Get Tested?

Tuesday, 23 February 2010 11:26

For information on how to be tested for Alpha-1, contact Kitty O’Connor, Clinical Research Nurse, The Alpha One Foundation, RCSI Education & Research Centre, Beaumont Hospital, Dublin 9.

Phone: 01-8093871 or e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Alpha1 Screening

Wednesday, 10 December 2008 11:28

Testing for Alpha1

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What is Alpha 1 Antitrypsin?

Alpha 1 Antitrypsin is an important protein produced by the liver, which is released into the bloodstream and travels to the lungs. It protects the lungs from the destructive actions of common illnesses and exposures, particularly tobacco smoke.

Alpha 1 Deficiency

Alpha 1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (Alpha 1) is an inherited genetic condition and along with Cystic Fibrosis it is the commonest fatal disease in Ireland. It is estimated to affect more than 1000 people nationally