Health Onsite

Making a Doctor's Appointment in Ireland

If you become ill while in Ireland, we recommend contacting the Student Health Centre in UL. Office hours can be restrictive so it is good to call ahead to make an appointment.

Any students with a long term medical condition which requires regular review should register with a local General Practitioner (GP), as the Student Health Centre is not a GP service. For information regarding local GPs, please email Ria.Toland@ul.ie or use this GP directory to locate a GP.

If you need a doctor out of normal working hours you can contact Shannon Doc.

You will be able to use your CISI international health insurance for doctor visits but you may have to pay up front and claim it back through your insurance. The average cost of a doctor’s visit will be between €50 and €70.

Important: See the Health Insurance section for more information on submitting insurance claims through your CISI International health insurance.

Chemists

It is important to note that in Ireland it is common to first visit a chemist for minor health issues before seeing a doctor. Chemists (known as pharmacies in the US) not only offer medicine, but also other health and beauty products. The chemists are trained professionals who can provide advice on over-the-counter medication for minor aches and pains. However, it is important to read the information accompanying your medication, particularly if you have any drug allergies. Additionally, it is important to note that pills in Ireland may come in different sizes than what is typical in the US, so it is important to pay attention to the recommended dosage.

On Sundays, not all pharmacies may be open, but one will be designated in each neighborhood. You can check the closest open pharmacy by visiting your nearest pharmacy and checking the posted information.

Recommend Apps & Links

Download the free myCISI mobile app which is available for iPhone and Android phones. This app provides instant access to many features:

Email/view your travel insurance documents
Onscreen display of your ID card
Offline document availability
View country specific travel alerts and warnings
Learn more about the region you are traveling to, personal security assistance information, claim related help, etc.

Mental Health Resources

Local Counselors

CISI Insurance covers up to $1000 worth of mental health counseling.

There is a free Counseling service in UL and you can contact them here:

https://www.ul.ie/student-affairs/counselling-service

If you need further assistance there are many independent counseling services in Limerick. Here are some links:

https://limerickcitycounselling.ie/

https://mymind.org/therapists

Services usually cost approximately €50 to €75 per session.

Let's Talk Program

Our “Let’s Talk” service provides easy access to informal confidential consultations with a counselor who knows students, and understands the unique pressures that students face when traveling, studying or interning abroad. You can book an appointment by clicking here

If you would like to learn more about the CIS Abroad Let's Talk Program see more info here.