Prescription requests
Since July 1st 2022 you cannot telephone the surgery for your prescription and you must now order prescriptions online or in writing. There are forms available in reception for those who do not wish to use the online ordering.
All requests must be made online or in writing and dropped to the surgery. You must allow 48 WORKING HOURS (2 Working days) for completion of a request. Payment for a prescription for private patients must also be made using the separate link. Thank You
Frequently Asked Questions
if you cannot find an answer to your question telephone 056 444 1310
At Castlecomer Medical Centre, we offer a range of medical services including general check-ups, vaccinations, and specialized treatments for chronic illnesses.
We are open from Monday to Friday9am to 12noon and 3pm to 5pm by appointment.
Yes the surgery is run on a strict appointment basis. Appointments are booked in advance.
Prescriptions for items a patient is prescribed already must be in writing or online via this website. if you do not hold a valid medical card you must pay a prescription fee, this fee does not apply if the items are covered under the HSE contraception scheme. If you are requesting an item you have not been prescribed before you will have to book an appointment.
Should you require a note for work due to illness or injury you must be seen in the practice in relation to this illness or injury. You should contact the surgery on the first day of the illness or injury. Back dated certs will not be issued.
Contraception Service for women aged 17-35
We are delighted to be able to offer free contraception advice and prescriptions to all women age 17-35 years as part of the new national free contraceptive service scheme.
All contraceptive methods are covered
Pill/ patch/ ring
Coils (Mirena/Jaydess/Kyleena)
Implant (Implanon)
Injection (Depo provera)
Common Conditions
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About Us
Castlecomer Medical Centre provides a broad range of medical services to our patients in Castlecomer and the surrounding rural area of North Kilkenny. We are a three doctor practice working from a modern purpose-built medical centre.
Dr Thomas Lynch established the current practice in 2001 having taken over from Dr Patrick MacEneaney. The practice moved into our current building in 2008.
Dr Conor Phelan joined the practice in 2018 and formed a partnership with Dr Lynch in 2021.
Dr Catherine Neary worked as a registrar while she was on the GP training scheme, she started work as a GP in 2018 and joined as a partner in 2022.
As we are a GP training practice. There is usually one or two GP registrar doctors from the South East General Practice Training Scheme working in the practice.
The practice is affiliated with the University of Limerick Graduate Entry Medical School and usually has a medical student attached to the practice for an 18 week semester and with UCD with placements taking place during the year at intervals.
Contact Us
Please call us on 0564441310 for an appointment.
During power outages or telephone disruptions where the lines are down patients can contact the emergency line at 085 204 7173.
Castlecomer Medical Centre
Castlecomer medical centre , Barrack Street, Castlecomer, Kilkenny. Eircode R95E516.
Hours
The surgery is open Monday to Friday 9am to 12noon and 3pm to 5pm and is by appointment only . The phone lines are open 8am to 12 noon and 2pm to 5pm, duringlunch or in the event of a power cut or lines being down the emergency mobile will be answered for emergencies and the number is 0852047173. This number will only be answered when the office number (056 444 1310) is unavailable during working hours. Care Doc is on duty from 6pm to 8am weekdays, weekendand can be contacted on 0818 365 399
Making an appointment
Please call us on 0564441310 to make an appointment.
Since the lifting of COVID restrictions patients can now book face to face appointments directly. If there are no appointments available on the same day the reception staff will advise you of this.
If you feel your issue requires urgent assessment, please advise the reception staff and they will try to arrange an urgent appointment or a telephone triage call. You will need to give as much information as possible if your issue is urgent so that we can give you the appropriate attention as soon as possible. Please note a GP surgery receptionist is not simply someone who answers the phone - they are specially trained to help you get the most appropriate treatment as fast as possible. In order to do this, they may need to ask you questions about why you need to see a doctor. Your right to privacy will always be respected and if you do not wish to disclose any information but feel your issue is urgent, please inform reception staff of this and a doctor will endeavor to contact you as soon as possible.
Please inform reception staff if you have any symptoms of COVID 19.