The Irish Blood Transfusion Service's 'Blood for Life' week is underway across Clare.The initiative is aimed at increasing public awareness of the importance of giving blood, and encouraging people to become regular blood donors.
A group of protestors has gathered outside the Fianna Fail think-in in Galway, which is being attended by Clare's two Fianna Fail T.D.s Tony Killeen and Timmy Dooley.