The call's going out for people to remember to give blood over the festive season.

The Irish Blood Transfusion Service is trying to make it as easy as possible for donors to pay a visit, with extra clinics being organised on Saturdays and Sundays.

15 thousand donations are needed in the coming weeks to keep up hospital supplies.

Paddy Bowler is the Operations Director for the IBTS - he says he understands people are busy, but they still need donations: