Visiting Hours
Visitors are welcome to the Hospital, however, they must adhere to the designated visiting times, and visitor restrictions and precautions.
Centre for Rehabilitation and Adult Orthopaedic Wards
- Monday to Friday, 6 pm to 7 pm
- Saturday and Sunday, 3 pm to 4 pm and 6 pm to 7 pm
Cappagh Kids Inpatient Ward
- Monday to Friday, 6 pm to 7 pm
- One parent/guardian must stay with the paediatric patient for the duration of their admission.
- Only one person is permitted at the bedsite. Parents/Guardians can alternate throughout the day.
- Visitors under the age of 18 allowed are not permitted. Children may be permitted to visit in exceptional circumstances.
Visitor Precautions
COVID-19
Covid-19 remains a threat, especially to vulnerable patients. You must sanitise your hands upon entering the Hospital and regularly during your visit. If you test positive for COVID-19 test within seven days of your visit, please inform the Ward Manager.
Respiratory Illnesses
Respiratory illnesses can cause symptoms such as a cold, decreased appetite, coughing, sneezing, fever, and wheezing. Although most people recover within a week or two, infants and older adults may experience serious complications. Therefore, if you experience any of these symptoms, please do not visit the hospital.
Public Car Parking Facilities
The hospital car park has nine car parking spaces designated to disabled parking permit holders and a further 154 standard car parking spaces. A charge of €2 per hour, up to a maximum of €10 per day applies. A pay station is located in the porch at the main Hospital Reception. Cars are parked at the owners risk and the Hospital does not accept responsibility for loss, theft or damage of vehicles and contents.
Visitor Health
If you are feeling unwell, or have been exposed to an infectious disease, please refrain from visiting the hospital. Patients are vulnerable and can develop severe complications from exposure to minor illnesses.
Flowers and Plants Policy
We do not permit flowers and plants inside the Hospital, as cut flowers in stagnant water and potted plants can pose a risk of infection to susceptible patients.
Data protection
Relatives and friends regularly call the hospital to enquire about patient progress. Data protection prevents us from discussing a patients condition, treatment, and status with a caller, unless the patient has given us permission to do so.
Smoking Policy
This is a smoke-free campus. Smoking is prohibited in the hospital building and on hospital grounds.
Alcohol & Illegal Drug Policy
The possession and consumption of alcohol and illegal drugs are strictly prohibited on the Hospital campus.