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People with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) will
find themselves on a variety of medications.
Carrie McMullan
Crea Shine
Crea’s younger cousin Lana was only 8 months old when she was first diagnosed with Bilateral Kidney Dysplasia.
Maria Feen
Maria’s younger brother Padraig, affectionately known as Podge, was diagnosed with only 10% kidney function.
Alanna Kennedy
Alanna Kennedy’s life took an unexpected turn when she was diagnosed with End Stage Kidney Disease at the age of 22 in 2020.
Jessie Doyle
Jessie’s was diagnosed with Chronic Kidney Disease at just 17 right before sitting her Leaving Certificate.
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Young Kerry Patients support campaign promoting Organ Donation
Young Kerry Patients support campaign urging families to discuss the ‘Gift of Life’ at Christmas Two young Kerry boys who will require kidney transplants braved the elements  to promote the Irish Kidney Association’s annual Christmas radio advertising campaign, which encourages…
General Scheme of the Human Tissue Bill 2018
Please click on the image below to read the General Scheme of the Human Tissue Bill 2018.
Statement by Irish Kidney Association on Government’s proposed opt out legislation DATE: 2nd May 2019
 Statement by Irish Kidney Association on Government’s proposed opt out legislation DATE: 2nd May 2019  The Irish Kidney Association is delighted that the Minister for Health, Simon Harris TD, has brought Organ Donation to the Cabinet for discussion. The…
Statement by Mark Murphy: 3rd April 2019
Statement by Mark Murphy, Chief Executive of the Irish Kidney Association 3rd April 2019 It is disappointing to hear that the Minister for Health does not want valuable information to assist Organ Donor Families in consenting to donate organs. The…