The Irish Blood Transfusion Service is seeking donations in Laois this evening.
The blood drive will take place in St. Mary’s Hall, Dublin Road, Portlaoise from 4.30pm to 8pm.
Blood supplies are low in the country after the Christmas period and O Negative in particular.
The Service has issued some helpful tips for people wishing to donate.
They say: “We recommend that you have eaten something and have had plenty of cold drinks.
“Allow yourself about an hour and a half to complete the process at the clinic from the registration to refreshments. Please also note our children on clinic policy.
“If you feel unwell after making a donation or think you may be coming down with an infection and wish to speak to the doctor on call, please contact us at 01 4322800.”
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