Organisation: Organ Donation and Transplant Ireland

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

'Life was leaving me': Former UCC student describes life before transplant

This year's Organ Donor Awareness Week takes place from May 20 to May 27

Wed, 17 May, 2023

Isabel Terry: Heart, lung recipient praises transplant rise

A woman who got a new heart and new lungs six months ago has welcomed record-breaking transplant figures, and urged people to talk to their loved ones about organ donation.

Fri, 30 Mar, 2018

Securing organ donations for lifesaving transplants just another day for Lynne Martin

Lynne Martin is a co-ordinator with the National Organ Procurement Service. This is a typical day for her and her colleagues.

Tue, 09 May, 2017

Donor organ ops fall sharply

As the number of successful organ transplants continues to fall, the Irish Kidney Association (IKA) has renewed its appeal for more people to carry organ donor cards.

Tue, 21 Jul, 2015