IBTS says donors must make an appointment before attending.
A three day blood donation drive begins in Newbridge today.
It is being hosted by the Irish Blood Transfusion Service in Sarsfield GAA in Rickardstown.
Donations are being accepted between 3.45pm and 8 O'clock.
IBTS says, however, that all intending donors should make an appointment on 059 9132125 before attending the clinic.

Naas Hospital Promised Just 21 Extra Mental Health Beds At Lakeview Ward - With No Timeline In Sight
R405 Hazelhatch Road To Close Between Loughtown Road And Athgoe Road For Major Pipeline Works
Local Demonstrations To Accompany Leinster House SNA Protest Amid Growing Backlash, Says Kildare TD
"Who Will Take Care Of Our Intellectually Disabled Children When We Die?" Asks Campaign Group
Kfm Obituary Notices
'Hop To It': Locals Asked To Record Sightings Of Common Frog, Amid Low Numbers Recorded
New Online Interface To Reveal Derelict Buildings In Every Area
Revealed: Damning Moone-Timolin Cycleway Audit Cost Several Thousand In Taxpayers’ Money