Irish Blood Transfusion Service urges public to donate as blood supplies reach critical low

Shortage of blood donations, as Irish Blood Transfusion Service launches mixed reality experience with Abbott healthcare in Cork and Dublin clinics to entice people in to donate. Pictures: Abbott

Blood donors have been asked to take a break from the sunshine and attend clinics, with 2,000 extra donations urgently needed as some blood type supplies are down to just three days.

The Irish Blood Transfusion Service (IBTS) appealed on Wednesday for people to come forward in large numbers over the next four weeks.