Visiting Hours
In line with national guidance, we are resuming some scheduled visits with one visitor per patient:
- Centre for Rehabilitation:
By appointment only during scheduled visiting times below
- Adult Surgical Wards:
In the interest of patient safety, only one visitor per patient so to avoid disappointment. Visiting to the surgical wards will be facilitated during scheduled visiting hours at patient request. We will always try to be flexible in difficult or unusual circumstances. Please speak to the nurse in charge if you have any queries.
- Cappagh Kids Ward:
One parent or guardian must stay with a child at all times.
- Children are only permitted to visit in exceptional circumstances.
- Visiting Times:
Monday to Friday 6 pm to 7 pm
Saturday and Sunday 3 pm to 4 pm and 6pm to 7pm
Please follow these safety procedures and HSE guidelines:
- Surgical grade face masks are mandatory for patients 13 years and older.
- You must sanitise your hands upon entering the Hospital and regularly during your visit.
- You will be risk assessed for the safety of staff, patients and visitors at the Hospital.
If you test positive for COVID-19 test within 7 days of your visit, please inform the Ward Manager.
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.