2,000 blood donations are needed over the next four weeks.
The Irish Blood Transfusion Service is urgently looking for donations.
It needs an extra 2,000 blood donations over the next four weeks to support the national supply.
Residents in the midlands can give blood at the Marian Hall Birr this month, with appointments available on the 29th, 30th and 31st.
Director of Donor Services, Paul Mc Kinney says there are a number of reasons for the high demand for blood:
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Funeral Of Former Laois GAA Manager Mick O'Dwyer To Take Place Tomorrow
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LOETB Recognised In National Excellence Awards
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Laois Butcher Takes Home Best Chicken Prize At 'Butchers Olympics'
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Court Hears Dublin Man Accused Westmeath Councillor Of Being Antifa Operative
The trial collapsed yesterday after the judge determined due to the lack of a witness to confirm evidence.
Laois Man Sells Plant & Tool Hire Company For €31m
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Midlands Teens Championed By National Youth Council Of Ireland
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Former Laois Manager Mick O'Dwyer Passes Away At Age 88
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Clearer Picture Needed From US On Pharma Tariffs - Enterprise Minister
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Westmeath Company Confirms Redundancies
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HSE Issues Measles Alert For Midlands Commuters
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Laois Branch Of Palestine Solidarity Group Demands Government Explanation Over Protest Arrests
Some people arrested say they were threatened and strip-searched after being arrested.
Opposition Conducts Walkout Protest During Offaly TDs Question On Special Education
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Midlands Companies Brace For Trump Tariff Fallout
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