People urged to give blood as demand soars

DEMAND from hospitals for blood donations has soared in recent months, making the latest campaign to persuade people to donate blood even more urgent.

Irish international team manager Brian Kerr yesterday launched Blood for Life Week, joined by newscaster Sharon Ní Bheoláin and two-year-old Eoghan O’Sullivan from Carlow.

The campaign aims to increase public awareness about the importance of donating blood regularly, according to the Irish Blood Transfusion Service.