HSE Media Statement
1 August, 2023
With the August Bank Holiday weekend approaching, HSE services across the South East are asking people to consider all care options before presenting at Emergency Departments (EDs).
When there is a large volume of ED attendances, patients are prioritised in terms of clinical need and wait times for non-urgent care can be lengthy.
Those continuing to work together across the region right through the Bank Holiday Weekend to ensure that patients receive the care they need are:
- HSE/South East Community Healthcare, across its hospital settings and other community support services.
- The South/South West Hospital Group’s University Hospital Waterford and Tipperary University Hospital.
- The Ireland East Hospital Group’s Wexford General Hospital and St. Luke’s General Hospital Carlow/Kilkenny.
- The HSE’s National Ambulance Service and
- The HSE’s Public Health Dept. Area C serving the South East.
Chief Officer of HSE/South East Community Healthcare Grace Rothwell says:
“We are delighted to welcome the return to full operation, from last week, of the Emergency Department at Wexford General Hospital. It’s a great tribute to all our colleagues there, in the other HSE services that came to Wexford’s aid in the time since the fire incident in March of this year and indeed to the people of Co. Wexford that we have reached this point. For services available at Wexford General Hospital, see Wexford General Hospital page.
“Patient safety is at the forefront of everything the HSE does. People across counties Carlow, Kilkenny, South Tipperary, Waterford and Wexford can help HSE staff at a busy time such as this August Bank Holiday Weekend by remembering when care is needed, to consider all the options for non-emergency care - such as Injury Units, Out of Hours GP (Caredoc) and pharmacies before attending an ED.”
“For information on when you should go to the ED visit The emergency department (ED) page. You can get advice on a number of illnesses that can be treated at home. The HSE’s My child website also has lots of information on children’s illnesses.
“Our partners in Caredoc out of hours GP co-operative are open 24 hours on Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday. Caredoc can be contacted on 0818 300 365 or 059 913 8100. See caredoc.ie."
As we head into the Bank Holiday Weekend, remember when care is needed that you can ask your local Pharmacist for advice on common minor illnesses such as headaches, tummy aches and coughs.
Pharmacists are qualified healthcare professionals who can give you advice when you feel unwell.
Please find below list of pharmacies in counties Carlow, Kilkenny, South Tipperary, Waterford and Wexford who have advised HSE/South East Community Healthcare of their opening hours on Sunday 6th and Monday 7th August (this Bank Holiday Weekend).
Please note that there may be other pharmacies open but not listed below. See Contact details for your local pharmacy.
Co. Carlow
- Tullow St Pharmacy, Carlow. Phone: 059 917 3325. Eircode: R93 EC82. Sunday: 9am to 8pm. Monday: 9am to 8pm.
- Kelly's Pharmacy (Kennedy Ave), Carlow. Phone: 059 914 3007. Eircode: R93 P2Y2. Sunday: Closed. Monday: 11am to 3pm.
Co. Kilkenny
- Boots (High St), Kilkenny. Phone: 056 777 1222. Eircode: R95 KC86. Sunday: 10am to 6pm. Monday: 10am to 6pm.
- Boots (McDonagh), Kilkenny. Phone: 056 771 2426. Eircode: R95 KH56. Sunday: 11am to 6pm. Monday: 11am to 6pm.
- McCauleys Pharmacy (High St), Kilkenny. Phone: 056 775 0122. Eircode: R95 T328. Sunday: 1pm to 5pm. Monday: 1pm to 5pm.
- Mooncoin Pharmacy, Mooncoin. Phone: 051 895 782. Eircode: X91 EF9Y. Sunday: 10am to 1pm. Monday: Closed.
South Tipperary
- Haven Pharmacy Lannens, New St, Carrick-on-Suir. Phone: 051 640 060. Eircode: E32 P663. Sunday: 11am to 1pm. Monday: 11am to 1pm.
- O'Dwyer's Pharmacy (Town Centre), Cashel. Phone: 062 65400. Eircode: E25 PK53. Sunday: 1pm to 7pm. Monday: 1pm to 7pm.
- Boots, Gladstone St, Clonmel. Phone: 052 618 3170. Eircode: E91 YE38. Sunday: 11am to 6pm. Monday: 11am to 6pm.
- McCauleys Pharmacy (Showgrounds), Clonmel. Phone: 052 613 9630. Eircode: E91 XT98. Sunday: 1pm to 5pm. Monday: 1pm to 5pm.
- Pure Discount Pharmacy, Dunnes SC, Tipperary Town. Phone: 062 51596. Eircode: E34 W599. Sunday: 12pm to 4pm. Monday: 9am to 3pm.
Co. Waterford
- Cloneety Pharmacy, St Garbhans Tce, Dungarvan. Phone: 058 73111. Eircode: X35 D963. Sunday: 11am to 4pm. Monday: 11am to 4pm.
- Lloyds Pharmacy (Dungarvan SC), Dungarvan. Phone: 058 43171. Eircode: X35 NX92. Sunday: 11am to 6pm. Monday: 11am to 6pm.
- Boots, Main St, Tramore. Phone: 051 395 000. Eircode: X91 WN7X. Sunday: 12pm to 6pm. Monday: 12pm to 6pm.
- Boots, Georges Ct, Waterford. Phone: 051 872 255. Eircode: X91 WT73. Sunday: 12pm to 6pm. Monday: 12pm to 6pm.
- Gallaghers Pharmacy, Barronstrand St, Waterford. Phone: 051 878 103. Eircode: X91 W68E. Sunday: 10am to 7pm. Monday: 10am to 7pm.
- Mulligans Pharmacy (Ardkeen), Waterford. Phone: 051 364 888. Eircode: X91 X625. Sunday: 11am to 6pm. Monday: 11am to 6pm.
- Mulligans Pharmacy (Dunmore Rd), Waterford. Phone: 051 843 700. Eircode: X91 XEX8. Sunday: 12pm to 6pm. Monday: 12pm to 6pm.
Co. Wexford
- Boots, Main St, Gorey. Phone: 053 948 9536. Eircode: Y25 A9D3. Sunday: 12pm to 6pm. Monday: 12pm to 6pm.
- Hickey's Pharmacy, Gorey Town SC, Gorey. Phone: 053 948 3399. Eircode: Y25 R125. Sunday: 11am to 5pm. Monday: 11am to 5pm.
- Boots (South Main St), Wexford. Phone: 053 919 8581. Eircode: Y35 E368. Sunday: 12pm to 6pm. Monday: 11am to 6pm.
- First Choice Pharmacy Ltd., Tesco SC, Wexford. Phone: 053 916 6355. Eircode: Y35 AD98. Sunday: 10am to 6pm. Monday: 10am to 6pm.
- Riverchapel Pharmacy, Gorey. Phone: 053 942 5252. Eircode: Y25 C9W6. Sunday: Closed. Monday: 10am to 4pm.
- McCauleys Pharmacy (Redmond Square), Wexford. Phone: 053 912 2422. Eircode: Y35 CYD2. Sunday: 11am to 6pm. Monday: 11am to 6pm.
Last updated on: 01 / 08 / 2023
