The Irish Blood Transfusion Service has issued an urgent appeal for blood donors across Ireland. Media Credits: The Irish Blood Transfusion Service/ Pexels.com

The Irish Blood Transfusion Service (IBTS) has made an urgent appeal for blood donors, as Ireland’s blood supply faces a shortage. Caitlin Weich, Marketing Executive at IBTS noted that there is currently only 2-4 days worth of blood available to hospitals around the country. With the average age of donors in Ireland rising rapidly, she shares why getting younger people into clinics and into the donor pool is crucial to securing the supply, both now and into the future.