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# blood shortage

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Appeal for regular blood donors as concerns raised over supplies this Christmas

The Irish Blood Transfusion Service are seeking regular donors with the O-, A- and B- blood types.

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Dec 16th 2021, 2:07 PM

Blood shortage sees IBTS importing bulk consignment from UK for first time since 1990s

The IBTS is asking for public support to maintain the blood supply over the summer months.

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Jun 30th 2021, 1:10 PM