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Kidney

# kidney - Sunday 19 May, 2013

From TheJournal.ie Sitdown Sunday: 7 deadly reads Sitdown Sunday

Sitdown Sunday: 7 deadly reads

The very best of the week’s writing from around the web.

# kidney - Monday 15 April, 2013

From TheJournal.ie In lab ‘bio-kidney’ successfully transplanted into rat Transplant

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.

From TheJournal.ie The 9 at 9: Monday 9 At 9

The 9 at 9: Monday

Good morning! Here are the nine things you need to know as you kick off your Monday.

# kidney - Saturday 6 April, 2013

From TheJournal.ie Irish girl accepted for kidney exchange programme Swapsies

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.

# kidney - Wednesday 3 April, 2013

From TheJournal.ie Column: I gave a kidney to my husband to save his life Opinion

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.

# kidney - Tuesday 2 April, 2013

Highs and lows: 11 games that defined Declan Kidney’s Ireland The End This post contains videos

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.

# kidney - Tuesday 26 March, 2013

From TheJournal.ie Poll: Should Ireland move to an ‘opt out’ system for organ donation? Your Say This post contains a poll

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.

From TheJournal.ie Organ donation fell 17 per cent last year – IKA Organ Donation

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.

# kidney - Sunday 3 March, 2013

POLL: Was Declan Kidney right to axe Ronan O’Gara? O'Gara This post contains a poll

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.

# kidney - Wednesday 31 October, 2012

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.

# kidney - Saturday 6 October, 2012

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.

# kidney - Saturday 23 June, 2012

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.

# kidney - Wednesday 8 February, 2012

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.

# kidney - Saturday 31 December, 2011

The casting couch: here’s who would play who in ‘2011 – The Sports Movie’ The Reel Deal This post contains images

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.

# kidney - Friday 5 August, 2011

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.

# kidney - Thursday 4 August, 2011

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.

# kidney - Monday 27 June, 2011

It starts here: Ireland’s rugby stars convene in Kildare

Ireland have begun their preparations for the upcoming World Cup by joining up for a training camp in Kildare.

# kidney - Saturday 4 June, 2011

From TheJournal.ie The Daily Fix: Saturday Daily Fix

The Daily Fix: Saturday

In your bank holiday Saturday Fix: Strike looms at Aer Lingus; the high-price of government advice; U2′s controversial Glastonbury appearance; a hair-raising announcement from Wayne Rooney; and the accidental Facebook party.

From The Daily Edge Boy sells a kidney so he can buy an iPad 2 IPad Envy This post contains videos

Boy sells a kidney so he can buy an iPad 2

The 17-year-old boy in China was so desperate for Apple’s tablet that he arranged the sale of a kidney through an online broker.

# kidney - Wednesday 30 March, 2011

Fan offers kidney in exchange for ticket to the cricket showdown

It’s the hottest ticket in town today – but one fan goes that extra step in a bid to see the Cricket World Cup semi-final.