PICTURE: Thurles man receives Porcelain Pelican for his 100th blood donation

Patrick Carey, Ballyduag, Thurles, seen here receiving his Porcelain Pelican from Deirdre Ann Barr, chair of the Irish Blood Transfusion Service on his 100th donation, held in the Green Hills Hotel, Limerick.

Pat, who manages the plumbing section of Stakelums Hardware, Racecourse Road, Thurles says:

“I am delighted to have reached this milestone and would ask people to try to donate as you might help to improve or even save a life. Remember, donated blood is always required by ITBS.”