Allergy Ireland

Dr. Sheehan is our Clinical Director at Allergy Ireland. She studied Medicine at The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland and holds an honours Degree in Biochemistry and Immunology from Trinity College Dublin. She was involved in high quality research at the prestigious Salk Institute for Biological Studies in San Diego and subsequently published in the leading research journal, Nature.

Dr. Sheehan worked in several large teaching hospitals in Ireland before spending five years in Australia where she furthered her training and gained vast insight in to the management of Allergic Disease, Skin Disease and Respiratory Disease. She worked in Tropical Queensland for 2 years where she completed her fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP). Dr. Sheehan is a member of the British Society of Allergy & Clinical Immunology (BSACI) and a member of the European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (EAACI).

In addition to her daily clinical practice, Dr. Sheehan lectured and examined medical students at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) until 2020 and she is a regularly contributor to the Irish Medical Times. She is passionate about her work and much loved by patients.

M.B., B.Ch., BAO, LRCP&SI,

B.A.(Hons) Biochemistry

Dr. Bull completed his medical degree at The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland. He also holds an honours Degree in Neuroscience from Trinity College Dublin and spent time at the prestigious Salk Institute in California involved in immunology based research. After graduating from medicine he worked in large teaching hospitals in both Ireland and Australia before earning fellowship of the RACGP and membership of the ICGP. While working in Australia he became increasingly interested in allergy medicine and specialised in the diagnosis and management of allergic disease. He has a particular interest in Allergic and non-Allergic Rhinitis, Asthma, Eczema and Urticaria.

Dr. Bull was involved for several years in the teaching program at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) where he lectured and examined medical students.

He is a member of the British Society of Allergy & Clinical Immunology (BSACI) and a member of the European Academy of Allergy & Clinical Immunology (EAACI).

M.B., B.Ch., BAO, LRCP&SI,

B.A.(Hons) Neuroscience

Colm studied Medicine at University College Dublin (MB BCh BaO), and then spent a year working in Australia, in the area of Emergency Medicine. Upon his return to Ireland, he undertook Basic Specialist Training in General Medicine, which involved a variety of specialties, including Haematology, Medicine for the Elderly, Infectious Diseases and Cardiology. He travelled to Boston to work as a Research Fellow at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute for a year, and then completed his General Practice Training with the Trinity GP Scheme in Dublin (MICGP).

Throughout his training, Colm has gained a huge amount of experience in both Paediatric and Adult medicine, and during his GP training he developed a keen interest in the area of Allergy Medicine. His allergy training was carried out under the supervision of Dr Paul Carson.

Dr. Carson retired from clinical practice in 2020 but remains involved as a medical advisor at Allergy Ireland.

• 30+ years dealing with allergy.
• Author of five health books dealing with allergy.
• Regular contributor on allergy for medical journals.
• Member of the British Society for Allergy & Clinical Immunology.
• Board member Irish Lung Foundation.
• Specialist commentator for NICE (UK’s National Institute for Health & Care Excellence).

Rebecca is our practice manager and coordinates all activities in Allergy Ireland. 

She deals with appointments, media requests and general questions from new and existing patients. She is highly experienced and will be able to answer almost any question that you may have!

Rebecca is an instrumental part of our team and is loved by patients and staff alike. 

Catrina is our highly experienced practice nurse.

She trained in Dublin before working in large teaching hospitals both in Ireland and the U.S.

She has been with Allergy Ireland for over 10 years and brings a huge amount of experience, knowledge and a great sense of humour. We are lucky to have her as part of our team!

Ann is a very experienced and trusted nurse at Allergy Ireland.

She brings a wealth of experience and is a magician with children!