Previously Harry Ward participated in these Games as a dialysis athlete, but is here this time as a transplant athlete having got his new kidney last year. This time he feels like he's not competing alone.
One of the real stars of the show here in Wurzburg has been Ciaran McGee (2), nephew of Sandra Doyle. He took time out from his busy schedule building jigsaws to give this interview, and also treats us to a rare rendition of Bob the Builder.
Daniel (Donie) McCarthy and Catherine Murphy enjoy the Cork domination of the darts arena at the 2008 European Transplant & Dialysis Games in Wurzburg, Germany.
Skerries man Peter Heffernan is on dialysis, but he doesn't let that get in the way of enjoying life and these Games - and yesterday he picked up a whopping four medals in the swimming pool.
Clare woman Marie O'Connor speaks about the golf tournament on Monday night - and explains how win, lose or draw, she's just delighted to be competing at this level.
Here Craig Loftus, and others, reflect on John 'The Bullet' Loftus' reaction when Craig and his fiancee Emma turned up unannounced at the team hotel in Wurzburg.
Martin Hannon, father of James and a member of the board of the Irish Kidney Association, says the Games are vital for people on dialysis and those who have received transplants.
Interviews 
Previously Harry Ward participated in these Games as a dialysis athlete, but is here this time as a transplant athlete having got his new kidney last year. This time he feels like he's not competing alone.
One of the real stars of the show here in Wurzburg has been Ciaran McGee (2), nephew of Sandra Doyle. He took time out from his busy schedule building jigsaws to give this interview, and also treats us to a rare rendition of Bob the Builder. 
Daniel (Donie) McCarthy and Catherine Murphy enjoy the Cork domination of the darts arena at the 2008 European Transplant & Dialysis Games in Wurzburg, Germany.
Skerries man Peter Heffernan is on dialysis, but he doesn't let that get in
According to Sandra Doyle, that's more than just a throwaway statement. 
Mayo man Darren Cawley, who's on dialysis, is looking forward to the Track &
Clare woman Marie O'Connor speaks about the golf tournament on Monday night - and explains how win, lose or draw, she's just delighted to be competing at this level. 
Charlie Ryan is over the moon after winning his stunning gold medal in the darts tournament.
Here Craig Loftus, and others, reflect on John 'The Bullet' Loftus' reaction when Craig and his fiancee Emma turned up unannounced at the team hotel in Wurzburg.
Deirdre Faul is looking forward to a good European Transplant & Dialysis
Valerie Twomey looks forward to the tennis tournament on Wednesday
Rose Dalton says people on dialysis, or who have received a transplant, can benefit greatly from being involved in sport.
Joseph Burke has a long run-in to his opening event, but he's taking it all in his stride. 
James Hannon is hoping for success in the darts tournament 
Martin Hannon, father of James and a member of the board of the Irish Kidney Association, says the Games are vital for people on dialysis and those who have received transplants. 
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