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There were cheers of joy when cystic fibrosis activist Orla Tinsley underwent a double lung transplant in New York last December. Over the years, her work has been joined by …

Ireland's first double lung and liver transplant patient said he plans to travel once he has fully recovered. Robert Sheehan, 29, from Asketon, Co Limerick, was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis …

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 …

Last 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 …

The 73-year-old man from Ballinafad, Co Sligo, has been officially recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records as the world's longest surviving single lung transplant patient. My great-grandmother was …

Groundbreaking surgery for cystic fibrosis patients Photo of Paul Minchin and his sister Sinead An 18-year-old man has become the first cystic fibrosis patient to receive a double lung and …

A County Limerick man has become the first person in Ireland to receive a liver and double lung transplant. Robert Sheehan, 29, who has cystic fibrosis, suffered a severe deterioration …