Countdown to World Transplant Games - Sweden 2011 2011-6-17 17:00:00 GMT+00:00
| John, Deirdre, Harry and Mick come good in Badminton |
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| Written by Liam Horan in Wurzburg | |
| Thursday, 04 September 2008 | |
 The Irish team performed superbly in the ultra-competitive Badminton
arena, which was the focal point of Wednesday action here at the 5th
European Transplant & Dialysis Games in Wurzburg, Germany.The arena was extremely warm, which proved taxing for all players, but when a long day of competition came to an end, Ireland could boast four medals John Cormican, Deirdre Faul, Harry Ward and Mick Dwyer. John had a gruelling schedule in his singles competition and played brilliantly to reach the finals. The final proved to be one step too far for the Co. Roscommon farmer, but he won many admirers for his tenacious play throughout the day. Deirdre also won a silver medal after battling hard in the womens singles. She brought to bear all her squash expertise she was once ranked No. 1 in Leinster at U17, and it showed as she fought her way to the silver medal. Mick and Harry teamed up for the mens doubles, and proved a formidable team. The two Dubs gelled well together and produced some excellent badminton to get to the final. Four medals from the badminton was quite a haul in light of the stiff competition from all around Europe, and, with Ireland hosting the European Games in 2010, all four will defend their titles on home soil. Log onto www.transplantteamireland.com to follow the teams progress. For Organ Donor Cards freetext the word DONOR to 50050 or visit the Irish Kidney Association website www.ika.ie. |
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John Cormican
Name: John Cormican
Competes at: Veteran
Lives: Roscommon
Transplant: Kidney transplant in 1984
Sports: Won ten bronze medals at past World Transplant Games. Won a number of silver and bronze at European Games. Competes in badminton, tennis and long jump. He has competed in seven World Games and two European Games
Games Events: Badminton Singles, Badminton Mixed Doubles, 100m Track, Long Jump, 4 x 100m Track
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| Dr Emer KILBRIDE |
| Clare HOGAN |
| Mark MURPHY |
| Colin WHITE |
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Give the gift of life. For organ donor cards free text the word DONOR to 50050 or log on to www.ika.ie for more information.
Newspaper articles
- Friends set up tribute to computer game fan Andrew Tiplady - The Press, York
- “Organ donors are real heroes behind Transplantation,” say Prof. John Fabre - Your-Story.org (press release)
- A world of difference: Local Girl Scouts celebrate group's founding centennial ... - Prescott Daily Courier
- Heart Transplant (Warriors 93, Kings 90) - San Jose Mercury News (blog)
- Minister Recognises Local Sporting Success - eGov monitor
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