Nenagh Hospital Injury Unit reopens

The Injury Unit at Nenagh Hospital remains closed today, Friday July 22, due to staffing issues arising from unexpected leave.

The unit will re-open tomorrow, Saturday, as normal, 8am-8pm, and can be contacted on 067-42311.

We ask that people requiring treatment for minor injuries today, Friday, to attend the Injury Units at St John’s Hospital in Limerick, or Ennis Hospital.

We apologise to patients inconvenienced by the decision to temporarily close the unit, which was taken to ensure patient safety, which we strive to protect at all times. No other services at Nenagh are impacted.

The Injury Unit in St John’s Hospital is open seven days, 8am-7pm, and can be contacted on 061-462303. The Ennis Hospital unit is open 8am-8pm and can be contacted on 065-6863121.

We urge people with minor injuries not to attend the Emergency Department at UHL. However, if you or someone else is seriously ill or needs urgent emergency care, please do not delay going to the ED at UHL, or dialling 999/112 for help.