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Wednesday, 27 May 2026 15:22

They're calling on supports ahead of the Bank Holiday weekend.

The Irish Blood Transfusion Service is holding clinics across the Midlands this week.

The service is calling on communities for support coming up to the Bank Holiday weekend due to low levels of stock.

Tomorrow afternoon there's a clinic in Rathdowney in Laois.

After that, clinics are taking place in Mullingar on June 3rd, 4th, 8th, 9th and 10th and the service will be in Moate on June 7th.

IBTS National Donor Services Manager, Stephen Cousins says 1 in 4 people need a blood transfusion in their lifetime:

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