Ireland continues to win big in track and field and tennis on second last day of competition at World Transplant Games

The Irish got off to a great start at the World Transplant Games in track and field at Gateshead International Stadium today as newcomer to Transplant Team Ireland,Thomas Flannery, a lung transplant recipient from Monaghan  won a Gold medal in the Shot Putt.  This was followed up with a Silver medal for kidney transplant recipient …

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Day Five – Thursday 22nd August

Good morning from Newcastle, where we are ready to go day five of the World Transplant Games. The ever-popular Track & Field events begin today, with our athletes including: Orla Hogan, Julie O’Neill, Kieran Murray, Trevor Lynch, John Moran, Emma O’Sullivan, Marie O’Connor, Mick O’Shea, Pat O’Sullivan, Ron Grainger, Philip Kavanagh, Thomas Flannery, Sinead McGrath, …

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Good Times for Cork’s Charlie, Dublin’s Golden Girl Deirdre, Navan Darts Duo and other members of Irish team on Day 4 of World Transplant Games

Transplant Team Ireland enjoyed continued success on a very busy Day 4 of competition at the World Transplant Games 2019 in Golf, Swimming, Darts, Tennis and Triathlon events with 5 Gold, 6 Silver and 4 Bronze on the same day.The first medal of the Day 4 of competition in Newcastle Gateshead was a Gold for Deirdre Faul as in the …

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Day Four – Wednesday 21st August

It’s day four of events here at the World Transplant Games, and we are hoping to add even more medals to our haul today! First, this morning, Noel Marsden & Tommy Marrett will be taking part in the Badminton doubles. We also have two Tennis players, Aodhagan Cullen and Rachel Eagleton, off to take part …

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Messages of Support Roll in for Transplant Team Ireland as Gold, Silver and 3 Bronze medals were won and world record broken on Day 3 at World Transplant Games.

2 Gold, 1Silver and 3 Bronze medals were won this morning and can be added to Transplant Team Ireland medal's haul on Day Three of competition at the World Transplant Games in Newcastle. Messages of support and encouragement continue to roll in for the team from well wishers including both the Department of Health's Minister …

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Messages of Support Pour In For Team Ireland

Niall Quinn’s message of support As Transplant Team Ireland faces its third day of competition at the World Transplant Games 2019, messages of support have been rolling in from friends, family and supporters of the 38 athletes who are showcasing the success of transplantation. Among the supporters who send messages of encouragement were Minister for …

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Day Three – Tuesday 20th August

We are up and eager to go on day three of the World Transplant Games here in Newcastle, UK. First up this morning is Tommy Marrett, who is taking part in the Badminton Singles event. Later, we have our Bowlers taking part in the Bowling Doubles event. We are be cheering for: Lenny Ryan & …

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Gold for Dubliner at World Transplant Games as he thanks his donor brother for his ‘fast kidney’ which he received over 30 years ago and 7 in a Row Gold in Squash for Liver transplant recipient Deirdre Faul

Today marked Day Two of competition at the World Transplant Games in Newcastle. Despite harsh winds this morning Transplant Team Ireland's John Moran from Glasnevin, Dublin sped to victory securing the Gold in the 10km cycling time trial in the 60-69 age category  with a time of 18.07 minutes. John said, “I am delighted and thrilled. …

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Day Two – Monday 19th August

It’s day two of the World Transplant Games here in Newcastle, UK and we have a busy day ahead! Our golfers are off first thing this morning for the Golf Singles event. We will be cheering on: Eoin Hurley, Garry Campbell, Pat O’Sullivan, Mike Kiely, Marie O’Connor, James Nolan, Michael Dwyer, Ron Grainger, Kieran Murray, …

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It’s Tipp-Top success on first day of World Transplant Games with 1 Gold, 4 Silver and 1 Bronze medals scoop in Petanque and 5km road race

Today saw double success for the Premier County as a Tipperary woman, Sheila Gregan, ran her way to success, by winning a Bronze medal for the 5km road race, the first medal  for Transplant Team Ireland  in the first day of competition at the World Transplant Games which are being held in Newcastle Gateshead. While Sheila and …

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