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Homecoming for boy 'massive milestone' after transplant

The father of a nine-year-old boy has spoken of his family's "incredible" joy at having their son home in Belfast following a successful heart transplant in the UK earlier this summer.

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25 Aug 2026, 08:01 UTC
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The father of a nine-year-old boy has spoken of his family's "incredible" joy at having their son home in Belfast following a successful heart transplant in the UK earlier this summer.
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    Homecoming for boy 'massive milestone' after transplant

    The father of a nine-year-old boy has spoken of his family's "incredible" joy at having their son home in Belfast following a successful heart transplant in the UK earlier this summer.

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