'The storms caused havoc': Appeal to younger people to donate blood, with supplies 'running critically low'

The Irish Blood Transfusion Service has called on younger people and migrants to consider donating blood. Picture James Horan/RollingNews.ie

Young blood donors are urgently needed, with clinics cancelled or running at 60% capacity due to the storms and widespread illness, the Irish Blood Transfusion Service has said.

This January has been “particularly tough” according to Paul McKinney, director of donor services and logistics.