Limerick people urged to give the gift of blood this Christmas

THE Irish Blood Transfusion Service has confirmed details of its blood donation clinics in Limerick in the run up to Christmas.

Appealing to people to make a donation, a spokesperson said: "In the run up to Christmas and over the holiday period we hope people will  make time to give blood. It's a busy time of year for everybody, but it's also a time when we need our donors most."

The IBTS estimates that around 200 people across Ireland will need a blood transfusion every day over the Christmas and New Year period.

The Limerick clinics during Christmas week are as follows

Castletroy Park Hotel

Sunday, December 18 (11.45am - 3pm); Monday, December 19 (4.15pm - 7.30pm); Tuesday, December 20 (4.15pm - 7.30pm).

Caherconlish Community Centre

Thursday, December 22 (4.45pm - 8pm)

Newport Community Centre Newport 

Wednesday, December 21 (4.45pm - 8pm)

Those intending to donate blood at any of the Limerick clinics are asked to phone 1800 222 111 to book an appointment.