Prof Eoin O’Brien reflects on his 50-year association with the Irish Medical Times (IMT), founded by Dr John O’Connell in 1967. O’Connell aimed to provide a resource for the medical and allied professions in Ireland, with a focus on general practice, hospital medicine, and academia. Despite not fulfilling his political ambitions as Minister for Health, O’Connell had a significant influence on Irish medicine as an editor. The closure of the paper version of the IMT and its transition to digital format serves as a tribute to O’Connell’s legacy. O’Brien also highlights the importance of preserving the IMT’s archives for future historical research.
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A long friendship with the Irish Medical Times
