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# Kidney

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O'Brien excited to link with Kidney and Kiss at ambitious London Irish
The 32-year-old flanker says the move it about being part of a new project.
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Feb 20th 2019, 6:15 AM
'The reception I got from the crowd was humbling. I always enjoy being home'
Declan Kidney was warmly welcomed as his London Irish side took on Munster in Cork.
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Aug 20th 2018, 1:12 PM
Meet the people who are on-call 24-7 to make sure organ transplants happen
“A death has occurred, but a life is also saved and enhanced.”
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Jun 11th 2017, 8:30 PM
Poll: Would you donate a kidney to a family member?
Give it to us straight. Honest answers only.
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May 30th 2017, 12:45 PM
'He was given a beyond poor chance of survival - now he urgently needs a kidney'
Sam Kinahan was born with a severe bladder defect, leaving him in end-stage renal failure.
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Apr 8th 2017, 6:50 PM
'I feel more alive and can think clearly': Seven members of Donegal family undergo kidney transplants
Eleven members of the family have been diagnosed with the same unusual hereditary kidney condition called Tubulo Nephritis.
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Apr 6th 2017, 4:55 PM
'A profound act of kindness': Doctor donates kidney to colleague
Dr Noel Howard said it was “an easy decision” to make.
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Apr 1st 2017, 12:11 PM
'New lease of life': Seriously ill Meath boy doing well after uncle donates kidney
The father of Myles Jordan said that the boy is doing incredibly well after receiving a life-saving kidney transplant.
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Dec 21st 2016, 6:45 AM
Man arrested over racket which lured people to sell their kidneys in top Indian hospital
An officer in Kolkata said Rao was wanted in a number of such cases across several South Asian countries.
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Jun 8th 2016, 8:47 AM
Why Myles needs a kidney
Myles was born with a rare disorder, requiring the eventual removal of both of his kidneys.
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Apr 3rd 2016, 10:00 PM
Squash player has second thoughts over plans to sell kidney to fund tournament entry
The 23-year old had been frustrated with a lack of sponsorship.
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Jan 12th 2016, 12:20 PM
'I’m afraid that by the time they sort this out, I'll be too weak for a transplant'
Health minister Leo Varadkar has sought to reassure patients waiting on a pancreas transplant.
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Jul 30th 2015, 9:10 PM
Gangster in Spain arrested for trying to buy immigrant's kidney
The arrests were made in Spain following an international policing operation.
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May 18th 2015, 6:00 PM
A mystery stomach pain led to a massive medical discovery for this teenager
Claire is now 21, but at 18 she found out she had serious medical problems with her kidneys.
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Apr 4th 2015, 9:00 AM
'Everyday I pray for that special person who saved my life'
Annetha Kieran Loughran received dialysis treatment for six years.
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Mar 31st 2015, 6:03 AM
"Like she had come to life...": Coolock girl undergoes breakthrough kidney treatment in London
It’s the first time the procedure has been carried out in the UK on a child…
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Jul 9th 2014, 7:45 AM
More transplants than ever were carried out in Ireland last year
However, the HSE said there is still a need for more organ donations.
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May 29th 2014, 9:37 AM
"Bestowed a bright shining light": Appleby jewellers' son saved by donor
Gerry and Helen’s son Simon was called to Beaumont Hospital to undergo a kidney transplant operation last week.
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Apr 4th 2014, 5:20 PM
Intense fans are offering kidneys and wives for Garth Brooks tickets
Wow. These people REALLY like Garth Brooks.
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Jan 30th 2014, 5:40 PM
Ireland's ongoing inconsistency ended Kidney's reign
We look back on the Cork man’s stint as international coach, which ended after a poor 2013 Six Nations.
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Dec 23rd 2013, 11:00 AM
Transplant patient: My sister gave me a kidney - and my life back
The 27-year-old encouraged people to carry organ donar cards and to be aware of “the immense difference a transplant can make”.
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Oct 12th 2013, 7:30 AM
Seanad to be recalled to debate transplant legislation
The Minister for Health James Reilly will be recalled from his holidays to face questions from the Seanad on transplant legislation after a Fianna Fáil senator acquired the necessary signatures to a petition calling for the Seanad to reconvene.
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Aug 6th 2013, 3:44 PM
10 years of life-changing transplants marked by Temple Street
The hospital is marking 10 years of performing kidney transplants, and said that last year was the busiest year ever for the transplants.
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Jun 29th 2013, 12:37 PM
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Good morning! Here are nine things to know before you start your day…
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Jun 29th 2013, 8:50 AM
Sitdown Sunday: 7 deadly reads
The very best of the week’s writing from around the web.
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May 19th 2013, 10:00 AM
In lab 'bio-kidney' successfully transplanted into rat
The new kidney started filtering blood and producing urine through the ureter as soon as the bloody supply was restored.
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Apr 15th 2013, 10:39 AM
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Good morning! Here are the nine things you need to know as you kick off your Monday.
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Apr 15th 2013, 8:38 AM
Irish girl accepted for kidney exchange programme
Eddie Carter will donate his kidney to a stranger and his daughter Megan will receive another donor’s organ in return.
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Apr 6th 2013, 11:15 AM
Column: I gave a kidney to my husband to save his life
When Anna Costello learned her husband needed a kidney transplant she volunteered to donate one of hers. Here, she explains why she is “thankful every day” about her decision.
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Apr 3rd 2013, 7:00 AM
Highs and lows: 11 games that defined Declan Kidney’s Ireland
From the heady days of 2009 to this year’s turgid campaign, Kidney’s term in charge of Ireland has been a rollercoaster ride.
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Apr 2nd 2013, 6:00 PM
Poll: Should Ireland move to an 'opt out' system for organ donation?
Organ donations fell by 17 per cent last year, amid continuing calls for a change to Ireland’s management of it.
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Mar 26th 2013, 12:05 PM
Organ donation fell 17 per cent last year - IKA
The Chief Executive of the IKA said no other European country experienced Ireland’s “wide swings” in donor activity – and that Ireland required infrastructure and funding to stabilise donation behaviour.
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Mar 26th 2013, 9:53 AM
POLL: Was Declan Kidney right to axe Ronan O'Gara?
The fly-half’s stellar international career appears to be at an end, following the announcement of the squad to play France in Dublin next week.
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Mar 3rd 2013, 7:30 PM
Kidney laments loss of O'Driscoll but predicts early return
The Ireland coach feels the Leinster star could return for the final rounds of the Heineken Cup.
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Oct 31st 2012, 7:50 AM
Brolly recovering in hospital after donating kidney to fellow coach
The GAA pundit, columnist and former All-Ireland winner acted when he found out that only a live donor could help Shane Finnegan.
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Oct 6th 2012, 9:32 AM
Opinion: New Zealand 'hammering' enough to end Kidney reign
Humiliating defeat marks the end of a long, hard season. It’s time to start anew.
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Jun 23rd 2012, 1:17 PM
BBC racing commentator donates kidney to total stranger
Richard Pitman is recovering after the successful operation and will be back in work at the end of the month.
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Feb 8th 2012, 7:00 AM
The casting couch: here's who would play who in ‘2011 - The Sports Movie'
This year’s line-up features the good, the bad and the predictable.
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Dec 31st 2011, 12:00 PM
Declan Kidney: We're playing to win against the Scots
Ireland’s head coach Declan Kidney insists his side is taking Saturday’s clash against Scotland seriously, despite there being nothing at stake.
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Aug 5th 2011, 6:24 PM
Cullen handed Ireland captaincy as preparation for NZ gets under way
Declan Kidney has named Leinster’s Leo Cullen as captain as Ireland prepare to take on Scotland this Saturday.
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Aug 4th 2011, 1:27 PM
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