Cork father and son: 'I was devastated I couldn't donate a kidney .. now I can'

This month saw the opening of the Munster Kidney Support Centre, and Sarah Horgan heard the stories behind some of the patients who are already benefitting from the facility including a 16-year-old teenager facing a second kidney transplant

Steven O'Brien and his 16-year-old son Aidan ‘Aido’ in the Munster Kidney Support Centre in Wilton, Cork. Picture: Chani Anderson

Steven O’Brien describes the heartbreak of being unable to donate a kidney to his son seven years ago, despite being a perfect match.

Now, however, at 16 years old, Aidan needs a second transplant and Steven is hoping this time around his kidney will help Aidan fulfil his dream of being a firefighter.