(Day 3) – European Transplant & Dialysis Sports Championships Vantaa 2016 and we have Badminton Singles/Doubles and a busy day in the Swimming! In Action today are: Badminton (Singles) Matthew McNeive Richard McEvoy Badminton (Doubles) Richard McEvoy/Matthew McNeive 50m Freestyle Deirdre Faul Orla Hogan Peter Heffernan Noel Marsden Paul Prendergast 100m Freestyle Deirdre …
Category: Peter Heffernan
Dublin – Kidney transplant recipient (40-49 years)
Peter Heffernan is in the news… #WTG2015
Skerries man Peter Heffernan features in a very positive article in the North County Leader in which he highlights the role that transplant sports plays in promoting the importance and success of organ donation for transplantation and the appreciation of recipients for the Gift of Life. Click on the image below to read the article:
Day 2 Swimming and more medals…
Keen to build on the success in the pool yesterday, Peter and Deirdre were again well prepared and in the zone for competition. Deirdre was up first with the 400m freestyle, a gruelling event in any man's language. Her training in advance of the Games really shone through as she kept a consistent pace and …
A GREAT day for the Irish…
WTG2015 is going very well for our team. Yesterday we had Deirdre and Peter competing in the pool. There was a great buzz in the venue as the traditional powerhouses of the swimming competition, (Great Britain, Hungary, South Africa and the Netherlands), were there in force. Our two were not intimidated and they prepared well …
Day three of competition #WTG2015
Athletes are stirring all around the hotel this morning as they prepare for day three of competition. There are those who will be competing and there will also be those who are there to support their team mates and everyone at the Games. The camaraderie is fabulous with friendships forming across so many countries. Team …
We are READY!
We registered yesterday and it was great to meet old friends and we are making plenty of new ones! The Opening ceremony is this evening and competition starts tomorrow with Tony and Kieran in the 5km. Everyone is in good shape and the attitude is; Let the Games begin...
Team Ireland’s Outstanding Performance Continues on Day Two in Krakow
18th August 2014 By Sarah MayTeam Ireland continued their winning streak today at the 8th European Transplant & Dialysis Championships, securing a total of two silver medals and seven bronze medals. Spirits are high amongst the Team and everyone is thoroughly enjoying their Games experience in Krakow.Team Ireland is comprised of 34 athletes including 25 men …
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PRESS RELEASE 17TH August, 2014 MESSAGES OF SUPPORT ROLL IN AS ‘INSPIRATIONAL’ TRANSPLANT & DIALYSIS ATHLETES DEPART FOR EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS IN KRAKOW Messages of support have been pouring in from sporting personalities, diplomatic and political quarters as well as from members of the general public for the 34 inspirational men and women …
‘Transplant’ team heads for Euro showdown!
SHOWCASING the importance of organ donation, Fingal athletes will be among a 34-strong team represening Ireland in the European Transplant & Dialysis Sports Championships next month Click on the image below to read more:
Dubs Manager Inspires Athletes
Jim Gavin, the Dublin senior football manager, gave a motivational talk to members of Transplant Team Ireland
Transplant Team Ireland 