Billy Burke and his mother Eileen. It's been almost two months since 5,000 people took to the streets of Killorglin to support Billy Burke, but the 29-year-old cystic fibrosis patient …
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Why Rose of Tralee hopefuls aim to raise organ donor awareness
by Trevor Quinnby Trevor QuinnRose hopefuls from Tralee aim to raise awareness of organ donors while honoring the memory of their late grandfather. Pharmacist Laura Durcan, 26, won the county competition over the Easter …
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Anita Ainsworth from Galway left with her daughter Evie and Deirdre Roche-Doherty from County Kilkenny left with her daughter Ruth. A mother believed to be the first in the world …
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Organ Donation
Mohil woman presents health minister with charity emblem for organ donor awareness
by Reporterby ReporterThe official launch of Organ Donor Awareness Week 2024 took place on April 16th at Mansion House, Dublin 2. Key campaign messages continue to be built around sharing wishes for …
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This means that only 190 patients received the gift of life in 2020, even though transplants rose again last year to 206. Intensive care specialist Dr Catherine Motherway, HSE clinical …
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Lung Transplantation
Twins in urgent need of lung transplant urge people to carry donor card
by John Manningby John ManningLast week was Organ Donor Awareness Week, and no one recognizes the importance of organ donation more than the McElhinney twins, Rush, Jill, and Leona. Jill recently attended a birthday …
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Cork parents of baby organ donor honor his memory at emotional ceremony in Galway
by Joe Costiganby Joe CostiganDeborah and Eddie Burns from Macroom today paid tribute to baby Harvey and all other organ donors and their families across Ireland at a special ceremony in Galway. The parents, …
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Organ Donation
Organ donor with Kerry link shares his story – 'My selfless decision to donate gave me a second chance'
Julie, who grew up in Killarney, underwent a simultaneous kidney and pancreas transplant at Vincent's Hospital last year after four years on dialysis, more than 20 years of diabetes and …
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Become a donor: Irish Heritage Club's annual appeal for organ donation
by Len Gillisby Len GillisFlag-raising event at City Hall draws attention to the need to officially register as an organ donor online The importance of organ donation was highlighted at a flag-raising event in …