Robbie England was diagnosed with kidney disease at just 20 years old and later received a kidney from his brother Mark.
A Kildare man who received a life-changing kidney transplant was among the runners taking part in Sunday's Dublin Marathon, which saw a record number of participants cross the finish line.
Robbie England was diagnosed with kidney disease at just 20 years old and later received a kidney from his brother Mark.
The transplant allowed Robbie to return to everyday life and start a family with his wife, Gillian.
The couple have since welcomed two children, Conor and Olivia.
Robbie was among three Transplant Sport Ireland members taking on the 26.2-mile challenge, highlighting the impact of organ donation.
The 45th Dublin Marathon recorded its highest-ever number of finishers, surpassing last year's record.
Ethiopia's Abay Alemu Lesa won the men's race in 2 hours, 10 minutes, and 28 seconds, while compatriot Zenebu Fikadu Jebesa claimed the women's title in 2 hours, 24 minutes, and 26 seconds.
Hugh Armstrong and Judith Storm secured the respective Irish national titles, while organisers say more than €5.6 million has been raised through the event's official fundraising campaign.
The marathon also saw Kildare's Patrick Monahan, from Caragh, claim victory in the wheelchair race.
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