Browse private hospitals in Ireland
Most of Ireland’s private hospitals are located in cities and larger towns, with the majority being in the Dublin area. Check out our list of private hospitals below to find one near you.
- UPMC Aut Even Hospital, Freshford Rd, Co. Kilkenny
- Beacon Hospital, Sandyford, Co. Dublin
- Blackrock Clinic, Blackrock, Co. Dublin
- Bon Secours Hospital Dublin, Glasnevin, Co. Dublin
- Clontarf Hospital, Clontarf, Co. Dublin
- Hermitage Clinic, Lucan, Co. Dublin
- Mater Private Hospital Dublin, Phibsborough, Co. Dublin
- Sports Surgery Clinic, Santry, Co. Dublin
- Charter Medical Private Hospital, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath
- St. John of God Hospital, Stillorgan, Co. Dublin
- St. Vincent’s Private Hospital, Merrion Rd, Co. Dublin
- Bon Secours Hospital Galway, Renmore, Co. Galway
- Galway Clinic, Doughiska, Co. Galway
- Kingsbridge Hospital, Garden Hill, Co. Sligo
- Bon Secours Hospital Cork, College Road, Co. Cork
- Bon Secours Hospital Limerick, Towlerton, Co. Limerick
- Bon Secours Hospital Tralee, Co. Kerry
- Limerick Clinic, Raheen, Co. Limerick
- Mater Private Hospital Cork, Mahon, Co. Cork
- UPMC Whitfield Hospital, Butlerstown North, Co. Waterford
There are currently no private hospitals in Donegal, Cavan, or Monaghan.
Private health groups
Private health groups are networks of privately owned hospitals, clinics and facilities that operate outside the public health system. These include:
Beacon Hospital
Blackrock Health
Bon Secours Health System
Mater Private Network
St. John of God, Dublin
St. Vincent’s, Dublin
UPMC
Benefits of private hospital care
Specialist care
Access advanced diagnostic and surgical equipment and consultant-led specialist care.
Shorter waiting times
Avoid long public hospital wait lists for consultants and elective procedures with private care.
More choice
Depending on your policy, you can choose your own consultant and decide what hospital you’re treated in.
More privacy
Policies often cover private or semi-private rooms, offering more comfort and privacy during your stay.
Types of private hospitals
Standard private hospitals
Your policy may give you access to inpatient treatment, surgery, and consultations, and you can stay in either a semi-private or private room.
High-tech private hospitals
These hospitals offer advanced equipment and treatments. They generally cost more and are often only included on higher-level plans.
Specialised private clinics
Certain private clinics focus on one area of care, be it sports injuries or mental health issues. Patients benefit from purpose-built facilities and shorter wait times.
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Frequently asked questions
No, you don’t need private health insurance to access private hospitals. You can pay out of pocket to be treated at a private hospital. Costs can be high so generally it’s better to use insurance if you can.
Yes, you can be treated as a private patient in a public hospital. Entry-level health insurance plans often exclude cover in private hospitals, so people on these plans are treated as private patients in public hospitals.
Yes, waiting periods apply before your health insurance will cover private hospital treatment.
There are two types of waiting periods:
- If you take out health insurance for the first time or if it’s been more than 13 weeks since you had it, then you won’t be fully covered until your waiting period ends.
- If you switch to a different provider, or if you upgrade your plan, then you may have to wait for up to two years to use any higher benefit on the new plan.
There are no standalone private maternity hospitals in Ireland, but private care is available in all Irish maternity hospitals and units.
If you choose private, you can select the consultant obstetrician who will provide your care throughout your pregnancy and birth. You will usually have to pay a fee for both the consultant and the hospital. If you have private insurance, the hospital fee might be covered but you may have to pay the consultant’s fee yourself.
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