FabSwingers.com forum: Be safer and get tested

By *ust4fun555 OP Man
over a year ago

city centre

I recently went for a STD/STI test and thought I would share my experience - might encourage others to go if they haven't.

Step 1. Phoned GUM clinic in Cork South Infirmary for a free STI checkup and was given a patient number and an appointment for 3 weeks later was told not to pee for 4hrs before appointment.

Step 2. Turned up, gave number and DOB and sat in large waiting room for about 15mins. Then called for a 2 min interview on sexual history and asked to give a urine sample by peeing into small container in the loo. Back to waiting room for about 5mins and then called again to be examined. Was shown into a small room with a bench and asked to pull boxers to my knees and lie back on the bench. Two female staff then took a swab from inside the tip of my penis. (I presume they checked around my genitals for abnormalities at this time too) They then asked me to dress and a minute later a separate nurse came and took a blood sample from my arm. Back to the waiting room for about 10mins and then called to be given a quick result (clear) (not sure if from swab or urine) for signs of any infection. Then I was asked to make another appointment for a week later for blood test results and went home.

Step 3.

A week later I was back for my results (waiting room seemed busier - 20ish peeps) so was waiting nearly 30 mins to be called. Nurse/doc was very methodical in checking name, DOB, patient number and went through pages and pages of results for the different sti tests. Heart skipped a beat for a second when she mention a positive result but immediately went on to explain it was for receiving a hepatius vaccine which I had done a few years ago for travel. And that was the end of the testing and home I went with the knowledge I have no infections detected. (I believe HIV needs another test 3 months later to be clear)

Thoughts:

Thankful to be able to avail of this service.

It's 100% free

Staff professional and courteous

Gives great peace of mind

Shame it takes 3 weeks for an app.

Had to take time off work twice.

Not a fan of penis being swabbed

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Have attended gum clinic too and have to say very professional and effecient. Had to ring for results and given all clear. Don't know why people make such a big deal about attending.

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By *he rover returnedWoman
over a year ago

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Great post .. yes ive been tested and it was so professional. Took no time at all. For a woman its like having a smear. Great sense of relief and your in control of your own sexual health.

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By *vpamelaTV/TS
over a year ago

kinkville

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By *vpamelaTV/TS
over a year ago

kinkville

I think I read somewhere you can get a post kit online somewhere.

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By *hocko87Man
over a year ago

dublin

Fair play man I will have to take up the gauntlet and get tested not that I have sex much and I don't be with everyone .

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By *osmicGateMan
over a year ago

louth

Thats everyones experience at a gum clinic ???

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Up north they practice no news is good news policy.. so you just go there give all the samples then never hear from them again

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By *he rover returnedWoman
over a year ago

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"Up north they practice no news is good news policy.. so you just go there give all the samples then never hear from them again

Like it

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By *osmicGateMan
over a year ago

louth

"Up north they practice no news is good news policy.. so you just go there give all the samples then never hear from them again

same down here..if you get a phone call its bad news..if you hear nothing all is good

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By *rs EmilyWoman
over a year ago

dublin

"Up north they practice no news is good news policy.. so you just go there give all the samples then never hear from them again

same down here..if you get a phone call its bad news..if you hear nothing all is good"

That would freak me out, I aways opt for a follow up apt for results.

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By *osmicGateMan
over a year ago

louth

"Up north they practice no news is good news policy.. so you just go there give all the samples then never hear from them again

same down here..if you get a phone call its bad news..if you hear nothing all is good

That would freak me out, I aways opt for a follow up apt for results.

yea its not the best set up is it..like who want to get a phonecall telling them oh and by the way you have hiv cheers bye

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By *he rover returnedWoman
over a year ago

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"Up north they practice no news is good news policy.. so you just go there give all the samples then never hear from them again

same down here..if you get a phone call its bad news..if you hear nothing all is good"

Sorry misinformation i was phoned with results even though i was all clear. I think id prefer it that way

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By *rs EmilyWoman
over a year ago

dublin

"Up north they practice no news is good news policy.. so you just go there give all the samples then never hear from them again

same down here..if you get a phone call its bad news..if you hear nothing all is good

That would freak me out, I aways opt for a follow up apt for results.

yea its not the best set up is it..like who want to get a phonecall telling them oh and by the way you have hiv cheers bye

Haha god when u say it like that. But i was thinking more of the no new is good news theory... What if they just forgot to ring

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By *osmicGateMan
over a year ago

louth

"Up north they practice no news is good news policy.. so you just go there give all the samples then never hear from them again

same down here..if you get a phone call its bad news..if you hear nothing all is good

Sorry misinformation i was phoned with results even though i was all clear. I think id prefer it that way "

last 2 times i went i was told we will ring if there is a problem?

must be different place to you

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By *ust4fun555 OP Man
over a year ago

city centre

"Up north they practice no news is good news policy.. so you just go there give all the samples then never hear from them again

same down here..if you get a phone call its bad news..if you hear nothing all is good

Sorry misinformation i was phoned with results even though i was all clear. I think id prefer it that way "

I would definitely prefer to be informed of results instead of silence

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By *he rover returnedWoman
over a year ago

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"Up north they practice no news is good news policy.. so you just go there give all the samples then never hear from them again

same down here..if you get a phone call its bad news..if you hear nothing all is good

Sorry misinformation i was phoned with results even though i was all clear. I think id prefer it that way

I would definitely prefer to be informed of results instead of silence"

Id worry with no phone call. Nurse that rang me was a dote

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

STI testing isn't scary or shameful. The nurse that does my appointment is so much fun, we always crack jokes and make inappropriate sexual references. More importantly, testing is always done quickly and staff is always friendly (done tests in various locations in Dublin, before I settled for my favourite one).

Testing every quarter gives piece of mind. Recommend all test in intervals that suit them. For me 3 months between tests work best.

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By *ommando4Man
over a year ago

South Co. Dublin

Where is the best place to do a test in Dublin area ?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The GMHS on Baggot Street has been my best experience of public STI clinic in Dublin. They offer daytime appointments, so no need to take a day off work or waiting around all day like in James Hospital.

Appointment was at 2pm. Was offered a rapid HIV test (pin prick on your finger, drop of blood into a little kit, negative result as expected!)

Then you give a urine sample, blood sample, swab of penis, throat and bum. Nurse takes blood from arm too. All this done in about 40 mins.

They also ring you up to confirm everything is good, and they also suggested I get a (free) hep b vaccine as I have low natural immunity to it apparently.

Great service, couldn't recommend it enough if you can't afford to go private.

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By *oodbuddy 51Man
over a year ago

Wexford

I reguraly go to the STI clinic at Waterford University Hospital.

Blood test, examination and pee in bottle lol.

Txt message in a few days, Test normal.

Easy peasy and peace of mind.

Recommend it to all.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Good post OP. I go for regular sti checks and have attended a few different ones in the north and only good experiences. Apart from Belfast the others have sent a text to inform of clear results and phone if otherwise. Would encourage all to take care of their sexual health. Lilred

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Up north they practice no news is good news policy.. so you just go there give all the samples then never hear from them again

Not all work the no results policy. Some text or phone the results which I prefer.

I get tested regularly and all clear

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By *traycats2Couple
over a year ago

Dublin

James hospital in Dublin have a walk in clinic on Tuesday mornings . They usually only take the first 10-15 people so best to be there at 7am and start queue than the 8am it says on their website . Results back in 2 wks and they ask you to repeat hiv test 2 months later . Very good service , lovely staff and free

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By *ollingStonesCouple
over a year ago

Newry

We have useds the online test and it is very easy for a small price.

Form order of kit to results is usually within 10 days.

Great post OP it good to raise awareness. Get tested

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By *evil_u_knowMan
over a year ago

city

"Up north they practice no news is good news policy.. so you just go there give all the samples then never hear from them again

Down south they practice, wait till you die then tell you that the tests were positive.

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By *adylaceWoman
over a year ago

Waterford City

"Up north they practice no news is good news policy.. so you just go there give all the samples then never hear from them again

same down here..if you get a phone call its bad news..if you hear nothing all is good

Sorry misinformation i was phoned with results even though i was all clear. I think id prefer it that way "

Me too. I always get a call or a text to give me the all clear after I get tested.

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By *razy-CplCouple
over a year ago

and surrounding areas

"I recently went for a STD/STI test and thought I would share my experience - might encourage others to go if they haven't.

Step 1. Phoned GUM clinic in Cork South Infirmary for a free STI checkup and was given a patient number and an appointment for 3 weeks later was told not to pee for 4hrs before appointment.

Step 3.

Thoughts:

Thankful to be able to avail of this service.

It's 100% free

Staff professional and courteous

Gives great peace of mind

Shame it takes 3 weeks for an app.

Had to take time off work twice.

Not a fan of penis being swabbed

was at the same clinic last month and they did all the tests too , great service , had to go back after 2 weeks for blood results but unfortunately my sample was thrown away by mistake, rarely happens , so another sample was taken and a week later they rang me with results , all tests clear , would highly recemend then , very discreet and very professional , will be going back for regular check ups there

mrs crazy

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I recently went for a STD/STI test and thought I would share my experience - might encourage others to go if they haven't.

Step 1. Phoned GUM clinic in Cork South Infirmary for a free STI checkup and was given a patient number and an appointment for 3 weeks later was told not to pee for 4hrs before appointment.

Step 3.

Thoughts:

Thankful to be able to avail of this service.

It's 100% free

Staff professional and courteous

Gives great peace of mind

Shame it takes 3 weeks for an app.

Had to take time off work twice.

Not a fan of penis being swabbed

Your amazing fair play to you for going through the work's . Have myself it's not very pleasant. So wish more on here are like you... Male ,Female & Couples

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Alway get it every few months because it's such a great service and you can never be to careful these days. Wish everyone would have a routine check then we may have a chance to slow the spread faster. Wish they funded Gum more tho. Why did 2 nurses have to do the swab your did I read that wrong?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Alway get it every few months because it's such a great service and you can never be to careful these days. Wish everyone would have a routine check then we may have a chance to slow the spread faster. Wish they funded Gum more tho. Why did 2 nurses have to do the swab your did I read that wrong? "

Doubt it was deliberate maybe they were more hands on that day probably students studying ..Any ways you got the all clear so happy days no need to worry yourself

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By *thena400Woman
over a year ago

Dublin

Keep in mind though some STIs are either hard to detect (HPV strains) or hard to test for (herpes). Also good to know your own bits and observe for anything unusual, use condoms, make safer choices wherever possible.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Up north they practice no news is good news policy.. so you just go there give all the samples then never hear from them again

Not all work the no results policy. Some text or phone the results which I prefer.

I get tested regularly and all clear

I must be going to wrong places

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By *reland8Man
over a year ago

sandyford

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By *reland8Man
over a year ago

sandyford

"Up north they practice no news is good news policy.. so you just go there give all the samples then never hear from them again

same down here..if you get a phone call its bad news..if you hear nothing all is good

That would freak me out, I aways opt for a follow up apt for results.

Yes! No news isn’t always good news, it could just mean they have totally forgotten about u....

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Still no definitive test for male HPV.

Inmunisiation of boys abs girls is the only way to eradicate it and like it or not 99.9% of people on fab have hpv. Fact of life.

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By *ouble Trouble 1000Couple
over a year ago

ireland

Great post OP ,get tested people !

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By *oo32Man
over a year ago

tipperary

Should get a full check up at least once a year...get everything checked...

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By *evil_u_knowMan
over a year ago

city

"Wish everyone would have a routine check then we may have a chance to slow the spread faster."

We just need better education about sex now we are a multicultural society and are increasingly exposed to greater odds of STD than we were when we were more insular.

What was low risk in Ireland should now be considered medium etc.

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By *igBlondeDommeWoman
over a year ago

middle of nowhere

"Wish everyone would have a routine check then we may have a chance to slow the spread faster.

We just need better education about sex now we are a multicultural society and are increasingly exposed to greater odds of STD than we were when we were more insular.

What was low risk in Ireland should now be considered medium etc."

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Am up North.

Own GP surgery now doing it.

Alot handier for me than travelling as nearest gum clinic is a good bit away.

They are trying to get all the surgeries to offer it.

Very good idea as makes it even easier for people to attend so no excuses!

Was a tad embarassed telling a doc ive known for years how many partners or whatever with the wedding ring on but she is now called “the sex doc” lmao ill got to a diff one for aches and pains haha

Just thought id let people know. Xxx

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over a year ago

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By *phrodite72Woman
over a year ago

dublin/galway

I've been to the clinic in galway before cant fault the staff but a lot of waiting around now I just get tested with my gp.. nurse does the swabs and results back in 2 weeks much more discreet

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

For anyone based in the Midlands they can attend a clinic on Tuesday evenings in outpatient department of Portlaoise hospital.

It's ran by a great team of very friendly and helpful staff. They wish more people would have regular checks . I attended recently for regular check the nurse said I was the only person who was attending that evening with no symptoms. Waiting time to be seen is around three weeks and if your results are clear they text two weeks later. If not they call

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Just putting it out there for anyone interested:

For those of you who've put it off or don't do it frequently enough, I thought I would post contact details for all the FREE STI test centres in Rep Ireland. Feel free to add any more helpful info.

Dublin:

GUIDE Clinic, St. James’s Hospital, Dublin 8, 01 4162 315

(Young Persons Only clinic on Thursdays)

MaterHospital, Dublin 7, 01 8032 063

GMHS Clinic for men who have sex with men and transgender people only

Baggot St Hospital, Dublin 4, 01 6699 553

Louth:

Outpatients Dept, Louth County Hospital, Dundalk, 086 8241847

Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda - 086 8241847

Monaghan:

Outpatients Dept, Monaghan Hospital, 086 824 1847

Westmeath:

Midland Regional Hospital, Mullingar, Co Westmeath, 086 416 9830

Laois:

Portlaoise STI Clinic, Out Patients Department, Midland Regional Hopsital, Block Road, Portlaoise, Co Laois

Contact Number: 086 8591273

Opening Hours: Tuesday evenings, by appointment only, 5.15pm- 7.15pm

Cork:

South Infirmary, Victoria Hospital, Cork City, 021 4966 844

Youth Health Service, Cork City, 076- 1084150

Kerry:

General Hospital, Tralee, Co. Kerry, c/o 021 4966 844

Waterford:

Regional Hospital, Waterford City, 051 842 646 (By appointment only)

Carlow:

District Hospital, Carlow, c/o 051 842 646 (By appointment only and clinic is held on alternative Tuesdays)

Tipperary:

South Tipperary Hospital, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary, c/o 051 842 646 (By appointment only and clinic is held on alternative Wednesdays)

General Hospital, Nenagh, Co Tipperary, c/o 061 482382

Limerick:

Regional Hospital, Limerick City, 061 482 382

Clare:

General Hospital, Ennis, Co. Clare, c/o 061 482 382

Galway:

University Hospital, Galway City, 091 525 200

Portiuncula Hospital, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway 090 9648 372 (extension 676)

Mayo:

General Hospital, Castlebar, Co. Mayo, 094 90 21733 (Extension 3076 - Tues am only and Ext 3501 – Mon, Wed, Thurs, Friday)

Sligo:

Regional Hospital, Sligo Town, 071 9170 473

Donegal:

General Hospital, Letterkenny, Co Donegal, 074 91 23715

Service is fully confidential and Free!

And a Merry and safe Christmas to all

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By *traycats2Couple
over a year ago

Dublin

"Just putting it out there for anyone interested:

For those of you who've put it off or don't do it frequently enough, I thought I would post contact details for all the FREE STI test centres in Rep Ireland. Feel free to add any more helpful info.

Dublin:

GUIDE Clinic, St. James’s Hospital, Dublin 8, 01 4162 315

(Young Persons Only clinic on Thursdays)

MaterHospital, Dublin 7, 01 8032 063

GMHS Clinic for men who have sex with men and transgender people only

Baggot St Hospital, Dublin 4, 01 6699 553

Louth:

Outpatients Dept, Louth County Hospital, Dundalk, 086 8241847

Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda - 086 8241847

Monaghan:

Outpatients Dept, Monaghan Hospital, 086 824 1847

Westmeath:

Midland Regional Hospital, Mullingar, Co Westmeath, 086 416 9830

Laois:

Portlaoise STI Clinic, Out Patients Department, Midland Regional Hopsital, Block Road, Portlaoise, Co Laois

Contact Number: 086 8591273

Opening Hours: Tuesday evenings, by appointment only, 5.15pm- 7.15pm

Cork:

South Infirmary, Victoria Hospital, Cork City, 021 4966 844

Youth Health Service, Cork City, 076- 1084150

Kerry:

General Hospital, Tralee, Co. Kerry, c/o 021 4966 844

Waterford:

Regional Hospital, Waterford City, 051 842 646 (By appointment only)

Carlow:

District Hospital, Carlow, c/o 051 842 646 (By appointment only and clinic is held on alternative Tuesdays)

Tipperary:

South Tipperary Hospital, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary, c/o 051 842 646 (By appointment only and clinic is held on alternative Wednesdays)

General Hospital, Nenagh, Co Tipperary, c/o 061 482382

Limerick:

Regional Hospital, Limerick City, 061 482 382

Clare:

General Hospital, Ennis, Co. Clare, c/o 061 482 382

Galway:

University Hospital, Galway City, 091 525 200

Portiuncula Hospital, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway 090 9648 372 (extension 676)

Mayo:

General Hospital, Castlebar, Co. Mayo, 094 90 21733 (Extension 3076 - Tues am only and Ext 3501 – Mon, Wed, Thurs, Friday)

Sligo:

Regional Hospital, Sligo Town, 071 9170 473

Donegal:

General Hospital, Letterkenny, Co Donegal, 074 91 23715

Service is fully confidential and Free!

And a Merry and safe Christmas to all

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. Fair play ... defo everyone should get regular checks if they are playing

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Just putting it out there for anyone interested:

For those of you who've put it off or don't do it frequently enough, I thought I would post contact details for all the FREE STI test centres in Rep Ireland. Feel free to add any more helpful info.

Dublin:

GUIDE Clinic, St. James’s Hospital, Dublin 8, 01 4162 315

(Young Persons Only clinic on Thursdays)

MaterHospital, Dublin 7, 01 8032 063

GMHS Clinic for men who have sex with men and transgender people only

Baggot St Hospital, Dublin 4, 01 6699 553

Louth:

Outpatients Dept, Louth County Hospital, Dundalk, 086 8241847

Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda - 086 8241847

Monaghan:

Outpatients Dept, Monaghan Hospital, 086 824 1847

Westmeath:

Midland Regional Hospital, Mullingar, Co Westmeath, 086 416 9830

Laois:

Portlaoise STI Clinic, Out Patients Department, Midland Regional Hopsital, Block Road, Portlaoise, Co Laois

Contact Number: 086 8591273

Opening Hours: Tuesday evenings, by appointment only, 5.15pm- 7.15pm

Cork:

South Infirmary, Victoria Hospital, Cork City, 021 4966 844

Youth Health Service, Cork City, 076- 1084150

Kerry:

General Hospital, Tralee, Co. Kerry, c/o 021 4966 844

Waterford:

Regional Hospital, Waterford City, 051 842 646 (By appointment only)

Carlow:

District Hospital, Carlow, c/o 051 842 646 (By appointment only and clinic is held on alternative Tuesdays)

Tipperary:

South Tipperary Hospital, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary, c/o 051 842 646 (By appointment only and clinic is held on alternative Wednesdays)

General Hospital, Nenagh, Co Tipperary, c/o 061 482382

Limerick:

Regional Hospital, Limerick City, 061 482 382

Clare:

General Hospital, Ennis, Co. Clare, c/o 061 482 382

Galway:

University Hospital, Galway City, 091 525 200

Portiuncula Hospital, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway 090 9648 372 (extension 676)

Mayo:

General Hospital, Castlebar, Co. Mayo, 094 90 21733 (Extension 3076 - Tues am only and Ext 3501 – Mon, Wed, Thurs, Friday)

Sligo:

Regional Hospital, Sligo Town, 071 9170 473

Donegal:

General Hospital, Letterkenny, Co Donegal, 074 91 23715

Service is fully confidential and Free!

And a Merry and safe Christmas to all

Mater hospital is not free, at least it was never free for me, and I went there a few weeks back

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By *arkandEm14Couple
over a year ago

dublin

Mater hospital is not free, at least it was never free for me, and I went there a few weeks back"

If u ring and ask for clinic 6 they give u a free apt.generally a tuesday morn or afternoon. Take a number and wait service. We have used the mater services plenty of times.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Mater hospital is not free, at least it was never free for me, and I went there a few weeks back

If u ring and ask for clinic 6 they give u a free apt.generally a tuesday morn or afternoon. Take a number and wait service. We have used the mater services plenty of times. "

Oh good to knowI've always booked online and paid full price.

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