Appeal for blood donations in Tipperary in the wake of Storm Éowyn
The Irish Blood Transfusion Service have asked people to donate in Thurles at their upcoming clinic
The Irish Blood Transfusion Service has asked for the public to consider donation blood donations as supplies are very low.
In a statement released today, the organisation said: "Our national supply of blood products is now critical.
"The recent severe weather events, including Storm Éowyn, and high levels of respiratory illness within communities has significantly impacted our blood collections and we are running critically low in blood stocks and need the public’s help.
"In 2024 the IBTS issued the highest number of blood donation units to Irish hospitals in over a decade, at just under 128,500 units. This exceptionally high demand has continued unabated into 2025.
"We urgently need new donors, younger donors, donors of all ethnicities and in particular, those of African heritage.
"We are asking people who might never have given blood before, or it’s been a while, to make it their goal to give blood, and the priceless gift of life, to those in our communities and hospitals who need it."
The upcoming Thurles donation clinic is listed below.
The Dome Semple Stadium
Monday 17th, Tuesday 18th, Wednesday 19th, Thursday 20th
4:50pm - 8:10pm
New Donors welcome.
Please phone 1800 222 111 for appointments.