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Organ Donor Awareness Week (Ireland)

Irish Kidney Association awareness week held each May to encourage families to talk about organ donation. In 2026 it ran from 16 to 23 May.

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About the day

The Irish Kidney Association runs this annual campaign, with landmarks across Ireland lit in green. It encourages people to discuss their wishes about organ donation with their families.

Dates for the next three years

YearDateWhereStatus
202715 to 22 May 2027IrelandProvisional until the organiser confirms
202820 to 27 May 2028IrelandProvisional until the organiser confirms
202919 to 26 May 2029IrelandProvisional until the organiser confirms

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