12-year-old Aaron is the proud owner of two new lungs and a kayak

At just 12 years of age, Arron O’Leary — who has cystic fibrosis — recently underwent a successful double lung transplant. He tells Catherine Shanahan that he is now looking forward to kayaking in the summer and planning his future career as a garda

The story of Arron O’Leary’s life so far is one of love, hope, hospitals, pills, moments of acute anxiety, overwhelming relief, and ultimately, matchless generosity.

It is the tale of a 12-year-old with cystic fibrosis who was in pretty bad shape last December but who is now the proud owner of two new lungs and a kayak.