A father of two is travelling from Brighton to Australia for a transplant after his best friend was a near perfect match and volunteered to donate his kidney to save …
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Irish comedian Jarlath Regan reveals he will donate a kidney to save his brother's life
by David Maherby David MaherIrish comedian Jarlath Regan has revealed he will donate a kidney to save his brother's life. The funnyman said there was no discussion at all when the question was asked. …
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These six incredible people were close to death before transplantation saved their lives. Now, they’re sharing their story of …
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Emotional effects
Emotional father's 'easy decision' to donate kidney to save son's life
by Paul Healyby Paul HealyJoshua O'Halloran, 15, from Portumna, County Galway, had suffered from bilateral hydronephrosis all his life before doctors ordered an emergency transplant. The disease occurs when urine cannot be drained from …
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Hospital visits are no stranger for Ciaran, from Waterville. He was born with only one functioning kidney and suffers from chronic kidney failure. His other kidney is currently at just …
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In April this year, Ciaran Campbell was one of 115 people on Northern Ireland’s organ transplant waiting list. When he was six …
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Videos
Irish Celebrities say “Life Is A Gift, Pass It On!” (ODAW 2021)
by News Sourceby News SourceSome of Ireland’s most famous faces, many of them touched by organ donation, have united for a virtual video chain with each …
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News
“He gave us the gift of life” – At the funeral of Dylan Cody Coleman (10), who died in a road accident in Clare, the boy's “selfless” organ donation after his death was announced.
by Cian Ó Broinby Cian Ó BroinDylan Cody Coleman died at the Irish Children's Health Hospital on Temple Street in Dublin on Wednesday morning, the day after he became a big brother at birth by his …
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Five years ago, Laura McDowell was given just six weeks to live, but a devoted aunt saved her life with an organ transplant. Donate. Deirdre O'Gorman gave part of her …
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Emotional effects
Ireland's longest-surviving heart transplant recipient says he owes his life to his donor's family | Dublin Live
A 58-year-old Dublin man who holds the record for being the oldest person to receive a heart transplant in Ireland has paid a moving tribute to his donor's family's life-saving …