“A progressive move that I hope will be widely welcomed.” The Government is set to ease restrictions on gay and bisexual men who wish to donate blood. The announcement was made on Wednesday (22 December) via a series of tweets from Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly. “We are introducing changes to our deferral policy for […]

4 years ago

Register to save lives on World Blood Donor Day. Giving blood is a crucial and lifesaving act. Yet, only 3% of Irish people are active donors. World Blood Donor Day, which takes place on Monday 14 June, aims to raise global awareness around the topic and encourage the public to give blood. “One in four […]

5 years ago

All blood groups required. The Irish Blood Transfusion Service is seeking donations as a matter of urgency, following the storm that ripped through Ireland last week. Storm Emma’s effects were felt throughout the country, with the east and south coasts particularly badly affected. Paul McKinney, Operations Director with the service, said: “We’re looking for all blood […]

8 years ago

If you can get out to donate, act fast. Irish clinics are urgently calling for blood donations in the lead-up to Storm Emma and freezing temperatures as the stock of O Negative blood is down to its last three days. The Irish Blood Transfusion Service sent out the appeal to Donegal, Cavan, Clare, Dublin and […]

8 years ago

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9 years ago

Brought to you by the Irish Blood Transfusion Service.  “It will almost certainly save someone’s life.” Roger McGlynn’s first exposure to blood donations was giving blood along with his wife Lisa. “I only started donating blood when I met my now wife,” Roger tells JOE. “She donated a lot so I started.” Little did he […]

9 years ago