Blood donation clinic taking place in Monasterevin later this evening

A blood donation clinic is taking place in Monasterevin later this evening with local Kildare donors encouraged to attend.

The blood donation clinic is being hosted by the Irish Blood Transfusion Service in the Community Centre, Monasterevin, from 4.30pm-8pm today, March 25.

Those wishing to donate blood must be over 18 and they may be asked to present  photo I.D. such as a passport or a drivers licence.

According to the Irish Blood Transfusion Service, the average adult has about 10-12 pints of blood in their body and they are encouraging donors to help give those who need blood a second chance at life.

For more information on donating blood visit www.giveblood.ie