Our platelet donation clinics are in Dublin and Cork. Platelets are used in the treatment of cancer and leukemic patients, bone marrow transplant, new born babies and burns victims. The Irish Blood Transfusion Service provides life-saving platelets to all of the hospitals in Ireland. Due to the rising number of cancer diagnosis in the country, there is always a need for platelet donors. There are just 2,200 Irish platelet donors and we are looking for new donors to join the panel.
For more than 80 diseases and disorders, a stem cell transplant can be a treatment option. The Irish Unrelated Bone Marrow Registry is determined to help patients find a life-saving unrelated donor. Every person who registers gives a patient in need a better chance of finding their life-saving match. It is important to understand what is involved in the process, including the commitment required. Find all the information you need here!
Read about how local communities help us in our campaigns and partnerships to promote blood donation, and how you can also help
Watch and read about our exciting national campaigns that put donors at the centre of promoting blood donation - because they know the incredible difference their actions make
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Please ensure you eat well and are hydrated before the clinic
Please remember to cancel if you can’t make your appointment
You cannot give blood with an active cold sore if it is your first ever cold sore. You must wait until you are well and have no symptoms and the cold sore is fully healed.
If you had a cold sore in the past and you have a cold sore now, you can give blood as long as you are well and if the sores are healing (i.e. scabbing over and there is no tingling) and there is no infection (signs of which may include redness and / or oozing).
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