In May 2025, it was yet another first for PFNI, and this time, it was to welcome 2 very important people, Professor Andrew Fisher who is a consultant in respiratory medicine and Lung transplantation and he looks after patients from NI who may potentially get a lung transplant. We also welcomed Hazel Mews, who works along Professor Fisher as a …

A wonderful act of generosity and remembrance was marked last week at Teemore Business Complex, where staff and clients of Lakeland Community Care gathered with representatives from Pulmonary Fibrosis Northern Ireland (PFNI) to celebrate the life and legacy of their much-loved colleague, Eileen McBarron. Valerie Brown, (Ambassador for PFNI), Clare Donohoe, Co-ordinator of the charity, and her son Ryan Donohoe, …

On 22 June 2025 Paul Mullan and Vintage & Classic Motorcycle (Worldwide) hosted a motorcycle display in Balnamore. Typically, when you want good weather, the skies opened but a few hardy souls defied the elements & their bikes were a tribute to their love of their vintage/classic bikes. With plenty of stories and great craic amongst those who braved the …

Andy Crozier and his family met with Tom (Chairman) & Una (Trustee) in Ballycastle to make a presentation to PFNI following the Coffee Morning they held in their church hall in Killylea on the 19th July. Around 500 people from their local community came along to support Andy and his family. Andy’s beautiful wife Emily and the mother of such …

Clare Donohoe (Trustee) met with her late husband Tommy’s colleagues at Balcas Energy, Enniskillen yesterday to present a Certificate of Appreciation in recognition of their generous donation of £1000 to Pulmonary Fibrosis NI in honour of Tom. Thank you to Roisin, Gary, Mark, William and Paul for making Clare so welcome and for accepting this certificate which now has pride …

William McElroy has, once again, created a stunning calendar in aid of PFNI. Order on the PFNI website shop  Calendars cost £6 each plus £3 p+p For orders of 3 or more calendars please contact Ian  ian.pfni@gmail.com

What an incredible day at the BRM Charity Tractor Pull in Dungiven! Apparently the revs from the big tractors could be felt at the Giant’s Causeway generating rumours of Finn McCool’s return! The PFNI Outreach Team were there too and it was fantastic to have the opportunity to chat with so many people from the farming community & to increase …

Have you ever seen a more handsome Tup? Tullycreevy Tommy has been donated to PFNI by Richard & Kirsty Patrick and named in memory of their friend Tommy Donohoe. Charity lot: Tullycreevy Tommy lot 54 Richard wrote, “This is our first Tup shearling into the ring at the Northern Ireland Swaledale sale on October 5th at Richard Beattie’s, Gortin. He …

Yee-haw!!! Polish your boots & dust off your stetson – it’s time to get on down to the Causeway Coast Holiday Park for a weekend of Country & Western fun in aid of PFNI! Check out the events on the link below! Come along on the day or stay for the weekend! (PFNI members discount available on accommodation) https://fb.watch/uxa0Iej6Yr/

Join Us for a Coffee Morning in aid of Pulmonary Fibrosis NI! We’re excited to invite you to a special Coffee Morning supporting Puffin Lodge and Pulmonary Fibrosis NI on Saturday, 21st September at the Gawn Inn/Beach Bistro from 11:30am-3:00pm. Whether you’re an owner, guest, or local, we’d love for you to come along, enjoy a cuppa, and support this …

On 2nd August this fantastic group of cyclists from SWAH Emergency Department set off from South West Area Hospital, Enniskillen & completed a 2-day plus cycle to Wicklow Head Lighthouse in aid of PFNI & SWELL Fermanagh. Our very own Clare Donohoe cheered  them off as they pedalled away. A big thank you to the dedicated, and no doubt sore, …

Congratulations Daniel – you’re an inspiration to so many! Read all about it in this Belfast Telegraph report! https://m.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/newry-teenager-becomes-youngest-person-to-swim-the-north-channel/a1754261563.html photo: Belfast Telegraph  

Clare Donohoe, an Ambassador for Pulmonary Fibrosis NI, was honoured to have been invited along today to a Veterans Cruise on the Lady of the Lake on Lough Erne hosted by Jennifer and Martin Ansfield. Mrs Donohoe said “It was an absolute privilege and pleasure to be part of today’s event and to meet so many inspiring people. The day …

Shauna and Lucia Lynch have been one of Pulmonary Fibrosis NI Charity’s (PFNI) most dedicated fundraisers in 2022. The girls have raised an incredible amount of money for PFNI through several car boot sales and raffles throughout September, with all proceeds going to the charity to help others living with Pulmonary Fibrosis. Shauna and Lucia have been a huge support …

Hannah Noonan is set to tell a joke every day this month on social media in memory of her Co Antrim grandfather and raise funds for the Northern Trust Pulmonary Fibrosis Support Group. She has been contacting famous figures from all over Ireland with requests that they send jokes so she can share them online during their summer holiday break …

Donna Cooney organised a charity fundraiser in Castlewellan with entertainment to raise funds for Pulmonary Fibrosis NI Charity. There was a great atmosphere within the room as people entered, all eager to support such a great cause. The whole evening was a huge success and we are so grateful to Donna and everyone who attended and supported us. A special …

Gerry and Margo Fitzgerald held a coffee morning at their home to raise funds for Pulmonary Fibrosis NI. The event was well-attended by family and friends, and a great sum of money was raised for the charity. Pulmonary Fibrosis NI is a charity that provides support and information to those affected by Pulmonary Fibrosis, a debilitating lung condition. The Fitzgeralds …

Sandra Fitzpatrick held a coffee morning in aid of Pulmonary Fibrosis NI, raising an incredible amount for one event. The charity Pulmonary Fibrosis NI is very close to Sandra’s heart. The coffee morning was a great success with family and friends coming together to support such a worthy cause. There was an amazing atmosphere and it was great to see …

Roisin McBride and her family walked up Slieve Gallion in memory of her late father, Alexander McBride. The group raised funds for Pulmonary Fibrosis NI, a charity that works to support those affected by the disease. Alexander McBride passed away from pulmonary fibrosis recently and his daughter wanted to honor his memory while also helping to raise awareness of the …

Jim Bradley recently celebrated his 70th birthday, and instead of gifts, he asked for donations to be made to the Pulmonary Fibrosis NI charity. Pulmonary fibrosis is a condition that causes scarring of the lungs, making it difficult to breathe. Mr. Bradley has been raising awareness and funds for research. On 21st September, he presented a cheque  to representatives from …

Puffin Lodge is hosting a coffee morning on 22 September to celebrate its opening. The event will raise funds for Pulmonary Fibrosis NI, a charity that provides support and information to people with the condition. Puffin Lodge is a facility that offers patients and carers a safe and comfortable environment for Pulmonary Rehabilitation.  We are delighted to be able to …

On 23rd September 2022, Edel Packaging will be hosting a coffee morning to raise funds for Pulmonary Fibrosis NI. As a company, we are passionate about giving back to the local community and Pulmonary Fibrosis NI is a charity that is very close to our hearts. Pulmonary fibrosis is a devastating lung condition that affects thousands of people in Northern …

Jacqueline Hannah and her daughter and Niece walked Port to Port recently to raise much needed funds for the Pulmonary Fibrosis NI Charity. The Pulmonary Fibrosis NI Charity offers support to families living with Pulmonary Fibrosis in Northern Ireland. The charity provides financial assistance to families for specialist equipment, funds Pulmonary Rehabilitation programmes and raises awareness of Pulmonary Fibrosis through …

Ian Simpson will be taking on the challenge of the great North Run half marathon on September 11th to help raise funds for Pulmonary Fibrosis NI, a charity that supports those affected by the disease. Pulmonary fibrosis is a condition that leads to progressive lung damage and can have a devastating impact on patients and their families. The Pulmonary Fibrosis …

Pulmonary Fibrosis NI is a charity very close to Roisin McBride’s heart. In August 2022, Roisin and her family will be taking on the challenge of climbing Slieve Gullion to raise funds in memory of her daddy, who sadly passed away from Pulmonary Fibrosis. This will be a tough challenge but one that they are fully committed to, in order …

Pulmonary Fibrosis NI is delighted to announce that building work on Puffin Lodge, a respite and wellbeing centre for those affected by Pulmonary Fibrosis, will begin on 8th August 2022. Pulmonary Fibrosis is a debilitating and often terminal lung disease for which there is currently no cure. The disease causes the lungs to slowly fill with scar tissue, making it …

Hannah Noonan is on a mission to get as many people as possible involved in her #HaveALaughForPF campaign, in memory of her granddad, Tony Devlin. The Pulmonary Fibrosis NI Charity is very close to Hannah’s heart, and she wants to do everything she can to raise awareness and funds for the charity. To date, Hannah has written to numerous politicians, …

On the 7th of August, 2022, Ian Simpson organised a raffle in aid of Pulmonary Fibrosis NI Charity. The Charity works to support people with Pulmonary Fibrosis and their families in Northern Ireland. Pulmonary Fibrosis is a lung condition that can lead to shortness of breath, fatigue and a decline in lung function. Simpson’s raffle was able to raise much …

Donna Cooney organised a quiz night on the 22nd of July in order to raise funds for Pulmonary Fibrosis NI, a charity which is close to her heart. Donna did an amazing job in organizing the event and managed to raise a lot of money for the charity. The Pulmonary Fibrosis NI charity provide support and information for people affected …

Ian Simpson organised a street party to celebrate the Queen’s Jubilee. The event was held in honor of Pulmonary Fibrosis NI, a charity that provides support for people with the disease and their families. Over the course of the day, Pulmonary Fibrosis NI raised monies through donations. The party was a great success, and everyone who attended had a wonderful …

Donna Cooney took part in a Pulmonary Fibrosis NI Charity event on the 5th of June 2022. She created and sold jewellery to help raise funds for the Pulmonary Fibrosis NI Charity. Donna has been working hard to create beautiful, one-of-a-kind pieces that will be sure to impress. All of the proceeds from her sales will go directly to the …

On the 24th May 2022, Flo Hegarty presented a cheque to Pulmonary Fibrosis NI charity, raising an amazing amount of money. The money raised will go on to help many people who suffer from Pulmonary Fibrosis, and their families. We are extremely grateful to Flo for her kind donation, and we know that it will make a massive difference to …

Paula Magee decided to celebrate her 50th birthday on the 23rd May 2022 by giving back to Pulmonary Fibrosis NI, a charity close to her heart. She organised a fundraiser with family and friends, and the response was overwhelming. The event was a great success, raising monies for the charity. Paula is delighted that she was able to use her …

Pulmonary Fibrosis is an debilitating and terminal illness which causes irreversible damage to the lungs. There is currently no cure and it sadly claimed the life of Lorraine Telfair’s father. In memory of her father, Lorraine organised a Pulmonary Fibrosis fundraising event in Carrickfergus on the 27th March. The aim of the event was to support Pulmonary Fibrosis NI, a …

Fidelma McGlone making a presentation to Una and Thomas on the 17th January

Lap the lough is an annual cycle event around Lough Neagh, the largest lake in Ireland and Britain. The rout travels 144km/89 miles anti-clockwise around Lough Neagh with stops approximately every 20 miles. More information on: http://www.lapthelough.org.  SET UP A PAGE Go to Virgin Money Giving, they’re a not-for-profit (more of your money goes directly to your charity) and follow the simple instructions. …

It is my absolute pleasure to let you know that we raised an incredible £1700 from our pub quiz hosted by JT Ryan’s Bar in Enniskillen last night. We are truly humbled by the support received from family and friends and local businesses. This money will be used to help establish a Respite Centre for IPF/PF patients, carers and their …

Pulmonary Fibrosis NI rely heavily on fundraising to be able to continue their work. Some of the ways in which you can help Pulmonary Fibrosis NI meet their fundraising target for this year include: – Taking part in one of their challenge events, such as a skydive or abseil – Taking on your own personal challenge and asking people to …