Blood supply is at a critical level.
Blood supply levels in the country have been described as critical.
The Irish Blood Transfusion Service is appealing for donations across all blood groups.
It's warning that if the situation doesn't improve, operations could be cancelled.
A blood donation clinic is taking place today on Sunday 10th April in Monread Community Centre Maudlins Avenue Naas from 12-3pm.
The Naas Clinic is also running from Monday 11th - Thursday 14th April from 3.45 - 8pm.
There's a clinic in Kildare Town at Educate Together N.S,. Melitta Road on Monday and Tuesday 11-12th April from 3.45 - 8pm.
All clinics are appointment based only.
To book an appointment call 1800 731 137.
National Donor Services Manager, Irish Blood Transfusion Services, Stephen Cousins spoke with Ciara Noble on Friday's Kildare Focus, where he explained the dire situation: