Story of Corkman's 1998 dash to London for heart and lung transplant told in documentary

In 1998, Dermot Fenton made the dramatic dash to London on the Government jet for a life-saving double transplant. He's pictured at Cork Airport on his return being greeted by his parents Gobnait and David. Irish Examiner picture: Richard Mills
The story of the Corkman who made national headlines in 1998 following a heart and lung transplant operation which involved a race against the clock and a ‘mercy dash’ to London on the Government jet, is to be told in a documentary on Newstalk tomorrow.
Dermot Fenton from Glenville passed away aged 41 in January 2016, 17 years after he had the double operation. Following his operation, he opened a dog kennel business, played golf several times a week, and enjoyed the odd pint or two in his local pub.