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Ireland’s first ever heart and liver transplant has taken place

Martin Malinowski from Co. Monaghan is the first person in Ireland to receive a combined heart & liver transplant, thanks to organ donation.

By Danielle Norton April 21, 2022 Updated July 4, 2022 4 min read

Teams from the Mater Hospital and St Vincent’s collaborated on this rare double transplant

Martin Malinowski from Co. Monaghan is the first person in Ireland to receive a combined heart and liver transplant, thanks to organ donation. The 30 year old underwent the highly complex dual organ transplant surgery before Christmas at the Mater Hospital. He is now making great strides with his recovery.