Colin Healy: Being his late wife's kidney donor, Ireland fiasco and becoming 'Kerry now'

The former Ireland midfielder was part of the women’s national team staff when Kelly passed away in April 2024 and he’s become the lone parent to two children since.
New Kerry FC manager Colin Healy poses for a portrait at the club grounds at Mounthawk Park in Tralee, Kerry. Photo by Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

New Kerry FC manager Colin Healy poses for a portrait at the club grounds at Mounthawk Park in Tralee, Kerry. Photo by Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

Colin Healy has revealed he donated his kidney to his late wife during her long eight-year battle with cancer.

The former Ireland midfielder was part of the women’s national team staff when Kelly passed away in April 2024 and he’s become the lone parent to two children since.

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