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Learn About Blood
Blood group basics, interesting facts, testing, what blood is used for
Platelets Donation
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 2,400 Irish platelet donors and we are looking for new donors to join the panel.
Bone Marrow
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 in 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!
Clinical Services
The IBTS offers a number of specialist services to hospitals throughout the country. These include clinical and diagnostic services, the National Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics Reference Laboratory, the Irish Unrelated Bone Marrow Registry and the Tissue Bank.
Community Support
Read about how local communities help us in our campaigns and partnerships to promote blood donation, and how you can also help

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School Education Pack

Bloody Foreigners Campaign

World Blood Donor Day

6-Day Clinic Calendar

Current Blood Supply

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Platelets

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. Find more information about becoming a platelet donor here.

Bone Marrow

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 in find a life-saving unrelated donor. Find more information about becoming a bone marrow donor here.

Clinical Services

The IBTS offers a number of specialist services to hospitals throughout the country.

Careers

Click here to learn how you can Join our Team.

Media

The media section of the site is divided into publications and the newsroom.

Education

Blood groups, how blood is used, the history of blood transfusion in Ireland, and more.

Bloody Foreigners Campaign

IBTS is delighted to support The Immigrant Council of Ireland and Forum Polonia 'Bloody Foreigners' campaign to encourage Polish people living in Ireland to become blood donors.

School Education Pack

The blood donation awareness programme for secondary schools provides us with an extremely valuable opportunity to create awareness among both students and teachers about the importance of giving blood.

Find your local clinic

We visit 250+ locations around Ireland each year as well as having fixed clinics in Dublin in D’Olier St and in Stillorgan and in St Finbarr’s Hospital in Cork. Click to find the time, date and location of your next local clinic.