Blood donation clinics to take place in two Kildare regions this week

Blood donation clinics taking place in two Kildare regions this week

The announcement follows after the Irish Blood Transfusion Service (IBTS) revealed that blood stocks in Ireland are critically low.

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As a result, the IBTS is hosting clinics all over Ireland, including in Naas and Newbridge, over the next few days.

The clinics in Naas will take place inside the Monread Community Centre, while the clinics in Newbridge will take place inside the grounds of Sarsfields GAA Club.

It should be noted that all clinics are appointment based.

Anyone who wishes to make an appointment with the IBTS is asked to visit https://www.giveblood.ie/.

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