Today started off with the Beach Walk which was a public event that gave participants in the Games an opportunity to meet each other and also to let the public know that organ donation works!

We were delighted to have Mrs. Thobeka Dlamini from the South African Embassy at our pre-departure event. She delivered a warm and encouraging message on behalf of the Ambassador. We were also joined by Dr. Atif Awan, Sheila Boyle and Olive Kelly from Temple Street Children's Hospital. They continue to be great supporters of our …

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My bags are packed and I'm ready to go... Durban here we come! I can't bear the excitement! It's going to be a very punny trip!

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 Transplant surgeon and Dublin GAA legend David Hickey contacted us with some words he wanted to share with the team.“The Goal of successful Organ Transplantation is not only to save lives, but also to enable the complete physical, social, mental and spiritual rehabilitation of people with Organ Failure.The success of this aspiration is gloriously seen …

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Some competition details (including start lists) have been posted on the Games website.  It is important to familiarise yourself with the information. I am sure that these lists may well be subject to change. Click on the links below to review the information for each sport. Badminton Cycling Golf Lawn Bowls Petanque Road Running Squash …

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Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Leo Varadkar TD, sends his best wishes to members of Transplant Team Ireland. Click on the image below to read his message.