Teenager waiting for double lung transplant to have starring role in Cork Christmas parade

Daniel O'Sullivan will join members of the Cork City Fire Brigade as they tow Santa's sleigh through the city for the Corkmas parade

Daniel O'Sullivan with Cork City firemen Ryan O'Mahony, Tom McKenzie, Josh Beecher, Colin O'Brien and John Looney of Cork City Hospital children's club. Daniel has been chosen to ride in a fire truck which will be leading Santa's sleigh in the Corkmas Christmas Parade. Picture: Eddie O'Hare

A teenage boy who is awaiting a double lung transplant is refusing to let anything get in his way as he prepares for a starring role in Cork's first ever Christmas parade.

Daniel O'Sullivan will join members of the Cork City Fire Brigade as they tow Santa's sleigh through the city.