62nd Irish Neurological Association Meeting, 14th – 15th May 2026
The 62nd Annual Irish Neurological Association Meeting will take place under the presidency of Prof. Norman Delanty on 14th to 15th May at Clontarf Castle Hotel, Clontarf, Dublin.
This annual Neuroscience Conference examines up-to-date advances in clinical neuroscience and presents opportunities for connection and communication among all delegates.
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Professor Norman Delanty, Consultant Neurologist. “On behalf of the IICN, I am delighted to announce the 62nd annual meeting in which will take place in Clontarf Castle on May 14th and 15th.
In keeping with previous meetings, the individual sessions will be chaired by leading people in the area who will introduce each session with a synopsis of recent developments. Trainees are encouraged to present at the meeting and there are multiple prizes in different categories.
This year the Noel Callaghan lecture will be delivered by Dr Paul Boon. Dr. Boon is a renowned neurologist who is chairman and senior full professor of neurology at Ghent University Hospital and Director of 4Brain at Ghent University.
Many thanks to our industry sponsors.
I look forward to welcoming you all to Clontarf Castle in May and thank the IICN for their support.”
Prof. Norman Delanty.
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This year the Noel Callaghan lecture will be delivered by Prof. Paul Boon. Prof. Boon is chairman and senior full professor of neurology at Ghent University Hospital and Director of 4Brain at Ghent University. The title of his lecture will be “The burden of neurological disorders and the importance of brain health related to epilepsy”.
Prof. Paul Boon
After completing studies at Ghent University Medical School, Belgium and Yale University Medical School, USA, Paul Boon became a faculty member in the department of Neurology at Ghent University Hospital in 1990. He started the epilepsy monitoring unit, expanded facilities for patients with epilepsy and neurological sleep disorders, and founded a clinical and experimental laboratory for translational brain research (4Brain).
In 1994, Dr. Boon was awarded a PhD after defending a doctoral thesis entitled “Refractory lesional epilepsy, clinical and neurophysiological localization”. Dr. Boon has been a Full Professor of Neurology since 2007. He has served and is currently serving in various leadership positions such as chairman of the Department of Neurology at Ghent University Hospital, R&D director, and strategic advisor to the board of directors of Kempenhaeghe, Heeze, the Netherlands and chairman of the Division of Head, Movement and Senses at Ghent University Hospital.
Dr. Boon has more than 600 publications in peer reviewed international journals, including The Lancet and The New England Journal of Medicine and Nature; presented his work in the field of epilepsy, neurophysiology, neuroimaging and neuromodulation worldwide; and trained a large group of neurology residents and PhD students. He is an internationally recognized expert in neurostimulation and neuromodulation for epilepsy and related co-morbid disorders such as cognitive decline and depression. In 2019, Paul Boon was appointed professor of Neuromodulation at Eindhoven University of Technology.
Dr. Boon is a past President of the European Academy of Neurology (EAN). Dr. Boon is also a strong advocate of brain health and wellness at a population and societal level. He has longstanding experience in awareness and advocacy for medical, societal and economic burden of neurological disorders and brain health at an EU and global levels.
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- Friday 30th January – Deadline for reservation of accommodation at Clontarf Castle at published preferential rates
- Friday, 13th March – Deadline for abstract submissions for the meeting
- Friday, 27th March – Abstract submitter notification
- Friday 24th April – Early Bird Registration Deadline
- Friday 1st May – Standard Registration Deadline
- Wednesday 13th May – President’s reception in Clontarf Castle
- Thursday 14th May – 62nd Annual Irish Neurological Association Meeting
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The scientific programme of the INA meeting 2026 is now complete.
To download the programme please click the link here.
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This meeting has been accredited with 12 CPD points by the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland.
Note that delegates must sign the CPD attendance sheet for each day of the meeting.
CPD Certificates will be issued to delegates following the meeting.
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Merck Sponsored Symposium
Dr. Heather Wilson, National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, Queen Square, will deliver a lecture sponsored by Merck Pharmaceuticals, at the INA Meeting on Friday, May 15th at 08.00. She will speak on “Treatment
Sequencing in Ageing Patients with MS: Clinical Evidence and Practical Decision-Making” .To view Dr. Wilson’s biography please click the link to follow Dr. Heather Wilson
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Registration for the INA meeting 2026 is invited from medical and allied health professionals
Early Bird rate closing 24 April. To register click here.
INA Meeting 2026 Registration Rates
IICN Members Early Bird Rate (to April 24th) Standard Rate Consultant €110 (£96 approx.) €155 (£140 approx.) Specialist Registrar / Registrar / SHO / Intern €55 (£48 approx.) €80 (£70 approx.) Retired / Guest Free Free IICN Non-Members Early Bird Rate (to April 24th) Standard Rate Consultant €155 (£135 approx.) €230 (£201 approx.) Specialist Registrar / Registrar / SHO / Intern €75 (£65 approx.) €115 (£100 approx.) Nurse / Specialist Nurse / Allied Health Professional €75 (£48 approx.) €115 (£100 approx.) Retired / Guest / Medical Student/ Sponsor Free Free -
A number of awards are made for best presentations at the Irish Neurological Association Meeting.
Harold Millar Prize for best overall presentation
John Kirker Prize for best Epilepsy related presentation
Mark Gibson Prize for best Movement Disorder related presentation
Prize for best neurosurgical presentation
John Lynch Award for best Poster Presentation
Hugh Staunton Prize for best undergraduate or intern presentation.
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Reservation of rooms at Hotel
A limited number of rooms are available to book for the INA meeting 2026 at Clontarf Castle Hotel.
The event rate of €249.00 bed and breakfast is available for deluxe double and twin rooms only, until
Friday, April 10th.
The rooms on Thursday 14/05/26 will incur a €40.00 supplement
To reserve your room please follow the directions below using the code IICN2026.
1. Access our website: www.clontarfcastle.ie.
2. Select the dates and select book now
3. Insert your unique event code and select confirmCar parking facilities are available on-site.
Alternative Accommodation Option
An additional accommodation option is provided at the Croke Park Hotel which is located 4 km or 13 mins by car from Clontarf Castle Hotel.
Delegates may book a room by emailing to crokeparkhotel@doylecollection.com and using the code IRIS260226 code. Alternatively, the rooms may be booked by telephoning the hotel at 01 871 4444.
Rooms at the Croke Park Hotel range from €225 for a Single room to €245 fo a Double or King room.These rooms may be reserved until April 27th.
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Irish Neurological Association President’s Reception
The president of the INA Meeeting 2026, Prof. Norman Delanty, will welcome IICN members and other meeting delegates to Clontarf Castle’s Indigo lounge on the evening of Wednesday 13th May from 19.30.
At the President’s reception Prof. Dan Healy will give a presentation and a demonstration from his book collection entitled “The ten most influential books in neurology – one man’s opinion”.Irish Neurological Association Dinner, Thursday 14th May
The INA Dinner will take place on Thursday 14th May at 19.00 in The Dining Room at Clontarf Castle Hotel. Each year, the INA Dinner is a lovely occasion where delegates can renew old acquaintances and meet new colleagues in a relaxed atmosphere. Ms. Colette Delahunt, who is a professional classical soprano, will entertain assembled delegates prior to the dinner.
To view Ms. Delahunt’s biography please click the link to follow Colette DelahuntTo reserve a space at the INA Dinner please complete the relevant section on the Registration form.
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The IICN appreciates the support of sponsors of the
Irish Neurological Association Meeting 2026
This meeting is sponsored by the above named pharmaceutical industry companies in exchange for promotional stand space. Sponsors have had no input into the organisation, agenda, slides or choice of speakers for this meeting.
Merck supports the Sponsored Symposium on May 15th. -
Abstract submission has now closed for the INA Meeting 2026
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Call for abstract submissions.
The 62nd annual meeting of the Irish Neurological Association, under the presidency of Prof. Norman Delanty, will take place on Thursday 13th and Friday 14th May 2026.
Abstracts are invited for poster or platform presentation.
The closing date for submission is Friday, 13th March 2026.
N.B. Submissions will not be accepted following the closing date.
To submit your abstract please click the link here Please complete the cover page below and submit with your abstract.
Abstract submissions must be supported by a member of the Irish Institute of Clinical Neuroscience. Receipt of abstracts will be notified to the presenter, who will again be contacted following selection of abstracts
Please contact the IICN Office as below should you have any queries.Abstract Submission for consideration for 62nd Annual Irish Neurological Association Meeting.
COVER PAGE
1. Abstract Title:
2. Area of study (please circle):
• Multiple Sclerosis and CNS Inflammation
• Epilepsy
• Headache
• Stroke
• Parkinson’s Disease and Movement disorders
• Behavioural Neurology
• Neuromuscular disease
• Clinical Neurophysiology
• Neurosurgery
• Other
3. Names of Authors:
4. Name and Position of Presenter:
5. Contact details of Presenter
• Email:
• Contact telephone:
6. Institution(s):
7. Presentation Preference (please circle)
• Poster
• Platform
8. IICN Member supporting abstract submission (if submitter is not a member
