Irish Blood Transfusion Service issuing a special request to listeners to give blood this week
It comes as the service needs to ensure blood levels for the services paediatric packs - supplying blood for infants in neo-natal units can be maintained
Blood stocks of O negative are particularly low Leeside, and the IBTS say they need to maintain a fresh supply of blood for hospitals, particularly after the Bank Holiday Weekend.
An Extra Clinic will take place in the Saile Sports Centre in Kinsale from 5 - 8.30pm on Tuesday.
Speaking to RedFM News IBTS Donor Recruitment Manager Maureen Gill says blood stocks can deplete very quickly, so having a surplus is crucial.
Details on clinics can be found on giveblood.ie
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