European-Donation-Day 2024 | News | Irish Kidney Association

Wicklow Mother Of Six Donates Kidney To Eldest Son Ahead Of European Donation Day

By ika | October 4, 2024

As we approach European Donation Day on October 5th, we are reminded of the incredible power of organ donation and the life-changing impact it can have on families. The story […]

Dublin Marathon Stories: John Cunningham

By ika | September 27, 2024

John Cunningham is an Irish Kidney Association charity runner taking part in the Irish Life Dublin Marathon on Sunday, 27th October. Here is his story: John Cunningham is a living […]

Dublin Marathon Stories: Trudy Hayes

By ika | September 19, 2024

Trudy Hayes is an Irish Kidney Association charity runner taking part in the Irish Life Dublin Marathon on Sunday, 27th October. Here is her story: “Back in 2007 I was […]

Ber Downey Paris2Nice | News ? Irish Kidney Association

Ber Downey’s Paris2Nice Charity Cycle

By ika | September 4, 2024

A community nurse who overcame breast cancer is set to undertake a self-funded, 750 km charity cycle over six days from Paris to Nice on September 6th. Westmeath native Ber […]

39th Annual Service of Remembrance & Thanksgiving | News ? Irish Kidney Association

39th Annual Service of Remembrance & Thanksgiving

By ika | August 7, 2024

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12th at 1.00PM CHURCH OF THE HOLY CHILD THATCH ROAD, WHITEHALL, DUBLIN 9, D09 HX99 We are pleased to announce that the 39th Service of Remembrance and Thanksgiving […]

Circle of Life Organ Donor Garden in Galway Marks 10th Anniversary

By ika | April 27, 2024

Circle of Life Organ Donor Garden in Galway marks its 10th anniversary as Organ Donor Awareness Week draws to a close. As Organ Donor Awareness Week (20-27 April) reached its […]

Hannah’s Legacy – Organ Donor Awareness Week 2024

By ika | April 18, 2024

Written by Marie Kealy, Timahoe, Co Laois, who, along with husband Denis, made the selfless decision to donate their daughter Hannah’s organ after she passed away aged just two. In […]

Sarah’s Story – Organ Donor Awareness Week 2024

By ika | April 18, 2024

Written by Sarah McEvoy whose brother Kevin, a heart patient, passed away last year. My name is Sarah McEvoy and I’m from Killeshin Road which is on the Laois Carlow […]

Derek’s Story – Organ Donor Awareness Week 2024

By ika | April 18, 2024

Written by Derek O’Sullivan, from St. Luke’s in Cork (native of Knocknaheeny, Cork) who underwent a heart transplant in 2017. My name is Derek O’Sullivan, from St. Luke’s in Cork. […]

Noreen’s Story – Organ Donor Awareness Week 2024

By ika | April 18, 2024

Written by Noreen Murphy, Liver transplant recipient from Cork living in Macroom and working as an Operations Manager and Coach specialising in neurodiversity. My story is a little bit different […]