Man, 90, in 1,000km trip for eye surgery as audit confirms long waiting lists in Dublin and Cork

A 90-year-old West Cork man who endured a 1,000km journey for an eye operation is doing well.

Man, 90, in 1,000km trip for eye surgery as audit confirms long waiting lists in Dublin and Cork
Fri, 10 Nov, 2017 - 07:50

By Daniel McConnell and Evelyn Ring

A 90-year-old West Cork man who endured a 1,000km journey for an eye operation is doing well.

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