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Irish Examiner View: There is hope - Benhaffaf twins’ anniversary

IT was a joy and pleasure to watch on television twins Hassan and Hussein Benhaffaf, who were born conjoined, make the most of the 10th anniversary of surgery to separate them, despite Covid-19 restrictions.

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'They are fantastic at their sports': Formerly conjoined twins hoping to become Paralympians

Formerly conjoined twins from Cork who hit the headlines over the weekend when Hollywood actor, Tom Hanks, sent them a personalised Toy Story video are set to receive personalised toys from the actor.

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Why Tom Hanks is light years ahead of every other celebrity

The latest manifestation of Hanks’ goodness is a message he sent to Cork’s formerly conjoined twins, writes Terry Prone.

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Formerly conjoined Cork twins mark milestone with a dream visit

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Rebel yell for Martin O’Neill’s men at Cork's Turner’s Cross ahead of Euro warm-up clash

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VIDEO: Benhaffaf family - ‘The little steps they took are for everyone who helped us'

Benhaffaf twins all set for their first day at big school

They’ve overcome so much in their short lives that starting big school tomorrow should be a breeze for Ireland’s best-known twins.

Wed, 26 Aug, 2015

Mother of ‘Little Fighters’ feared worst

The mother of the formerly conjoined Benhaffaf twins says she has an extra special reason to celebrate Christmas Day tomorrow — as just months ago she feared she would lose one of her ‘Little Fighters’.

Tue, 24 Dec, 2013

Benhaffaf twin needs spinal surgery until he turns 18

Formerly conjoined twin Hassan Benhaffaf will require regular spinal surgery until he is an adult, his mother Angie has revealed.

Fri, 07 Sep, 2012

Benhaffaf twins set to walk next year

FORMER conjoined twins Hassan and Hussein Benhaffaf could walk unaided for the first time as early as next year, after being fitted with a prosthetic limb each.

Mon, 24 Oct, 2011

Four-most festival to welcome quadruplets for raise charity funds

QUADRUPLETS Samantha, Michael, Nicola and Amanda Morris are getting ready to head off to the TwinFest Ireland at Keash, Ballymote, Co Sligo, next Saturday.

Tue, 16 Aug, 2011

'Special moment' for special twins

One of Ireland’s second most famous set of twin brothers after pint-sized pop duo Jedward missed his chance to mingle with royalty on the final day of the Queen’s visit to Ireland.

Fri, 20 May, 2011

Little Fighters’ Cork surgeon lauded by peers

THE Cork surgeon who oversaw the successful separation of the Benhaffaf twins has received an honorary fellowship from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI).

Mon, 21 Feb, 2011

Brave children get an early taste of Christmas

CHRISTMAS may still be two weeks away, but Cork children bravely overcoming serious medical and social problems were given an early seasonal treat yesterday as a special visitor came to town.

Fri, 10 Dec, 2010

Benhaffaf twins back on home soil

Separated twins Hassan and Hussein Benhaffaf were waking up on home soil today after returning home to Ireland.

Sat, 22 May, 2010

Taoiseach welcomes 'Little Fighters' home

The Taoiseach has welcomed the Benhaffaf family home after they returned to Cork today from London, where conjoined twins Hassan and Hussein underwent successful separation surgery.

Fri, 21 May, 2010

Hospital stay for Benhaffaf twins after joyous home-coming

Separated twins Hassan and Hussein Benhaffaf are expected to remain in hospital in Cork for several days after returning home today.

Fri, 21 May, 2010

Separated Benhaffaf twins to leave hospital tomorrow

Separated twins Hassan and Hussein Benhaffaf are to leave hospital tomorrow.

Thu, 20 May, 2010

Benhaffaf twins to come home 'within days'

Five-month-old conjoined twins separated by surgeons will be released from hospital within days, doctors said today.

Thu, 20 May, 2010

Mr Edward Kiely - We must invest in our potential

IN THE midst of all the gloomy economic news, and the volcanic disruption of the travel and tourist industries, today’s interview with Edward Kiely, the surgeon who led the team that separated the conjoined twins, Hassan and Hussein Benhaffaf, makes inspiring reading.

Tue, 18 May, 2010

Benhaffaf: When twins return, all of Cork invited to party

Former conjoined twins Hassan and Hussein Benhaffaf will be back home in Carrigtwohill, Co Cork in a matter of weeks.

Mon, 17 May, 2010

Little fighters to return home within weeks

THE parents of Ireland’s conjoined twins Hassan and Hussein Benhaffaf, who were separated in complex surgery in London in early April, hope to have their precious sons home in Carrigtwohill, Co Cork within a matter of weeks.

Mon, 17 May, 2010

‘Little fighters’ battle through tough days

IRISH twins Hassan and Hussein Benhaffaf, who were separated in a 14-hour operation a fortnight ago, are stable and making progress every day, doctors in London said last night.

Wed, 21 Apr, 2010

Benhaffaf twins in intensive care, but stable

Newly seperated twins Hassan and Hussein Benhaffaf remain in intensive care this morning following their 14-hour marathon operation.

Fri, 09 Apr, 2010

Benhaffaf twins in surgery in London

Conjoined twins Hassan and Hussein Benhaffaf from Cork are undergoing separation surgery at Great Ormond Street Hospital in London.

Wed, 07 Apr, 2010

Bishop to lead nation’s prayers for Little Fighters as they face 20 hours of surgery

THE Bishop of Cork and Ross will lead the nation in prayer today for Ireland’s conjoined twins as they begin their longest day.

Wed, 07 Apr, 2010

Twins prepare for separation procedure

The family of conjoined twins Hassan and Hussein Benhaffaf have confirmed that the operation to seperate them is planned for later this week.

Tue, 06 Apr, 2010

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