'Stay positive': Limerick man celebrates 10 years after kidney donation from his uncle

Brian Sheehy’s two-and-a-half years spent on dialysis three times a week feels like a far cry from now, as he celebrates his 10-year anniversary with his kidney donation, healthy as ever

Mike Sheehy (left) and his nephew Brian Sheehy are celebrating the 10-year anniversary of Mike giving Brian a kidney donation. Photo: Domnick Walsh © Eye Focus LTD.

Brian Sheehy had to overcome a lot of obstacles in his younger years, not least the sudden death of his brother and also being told he himself had a 4% chance of finding a desperately-needed kidney donor match.

But now the 36-year-old is celebrating the tenth anniversary of receiving a kidney donation from his uncle. The Athea, Co Limerick native experienced difficulties with his kidney function since birth, after he was diagnosed with posterior urethral valve syndrome.