• Your admission letter
• Details of your next of kin 
• All the medicines that you use, including supplements 
• Your medical card, if you have one
• Details of your health insurance policy, if you have one
• Clothing – bring comfortable day clothing and night wear that is easy put on, take off and move around in – we do encourage patients to change into day wear if at all possible
• Footwear & slippers– well fitting and non-slip
• Toiletries and towels
• Walking aid, hearing aid, glasses, contact lenses and dentures, if you

There are a number of B&Bs, guesthouses and hotels in the local area. Please note that we can’t take responsibility for the standards of those accommodations, however you might be able to find reviews online that can help you to make your decision or check the Board Fáilte Guide.

If you wish to view our online privacy policy please see HERE

Yes, free WiFi is available throughout the Hospital. You are welcome to bring in a device and connect to the Guest WiFi.  We ask that you bring earphones so you don’t disturb other patients.

The Hospital Shop is located along the main corridor of the Hospital across from the Café.  Opening hours are from 7am-8pm Monday to Friday and from 9am - 6pm Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays.  The shop is operated independently from the hospital.

There are no charges if you attend the Emergency Department of a public Hospital once you have a letter from a GP or if the GP rings ahead to let us know that they are sending you into us.  Please make sure you bring the GP letter with you.   If you attend Emergency Department (ED) of a public hospital without a letter from a GP or family doctor will be liable for a Hospital charge of €100. The same applies to EU residents who hold have a valid EHIC card.  You will need to bring that with you to the ED.

Our staff are committed to the protection of patients’ privacy; thus as you will appreciate, that speaking about a patients’ progress must be carefully controlled.

Please remember, while our staff are prepared to help with enquiries at all times, their primary role is the delivery of care to the patient. Unnecessary enquiries should be avoided. One spokesperson from the family should be appointed to contact the Hospital for updates on their relative – that persons name should be given to the ward staff and be recorded on the patients chart if possible.

Routine visiting hours are  

• Monday to Friday from 17:30 to 19:30 
• Weekends and Public or Bank Holidays from 14:00 to 16:00 and from 17:30 to 19:30 

During routine visiting hours we allow two visitors per patient. We do not allow children under the age of 16 to visit unless in exceptional circumstances such as compassionate visiting or End of Life Care. 

Visiting can sometimes be curtailed or suspended at very short notice for infection control purposes.
 

All blood tests need to be booked through SwiftQueue, our blood test appointment system

BoHO Cafe is located along the main corridor of the Hospital, across from the Hospital Shop. Opening hours are from 8:00am to 6:00pm Monday to Friday and from 9:00am to 6:00pm Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays.  The cafe is operated independently from the hospital