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Mercy University Hospital temporarily closes Emergency Department due to flooding

February 5th, 2026 4:58 PM

By Southern Star Team

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**UPDATE AS OF 06TH FEB 10.18 AM: Mercy University Hospital is pleased to announce that the Emergency Department has fully reopened and is now operating as normal, following a temporary closure.**

The Emergency Department at Mercy University Hospital is temporarily closed due to flooding, allowing for essential maintenance and to ensure the safety of patients and staff.

Individuals requiring urgent medical attention should consider alternative care options as follows:

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Your General Practitioner (GP): Contact your GP for non-emergency medical issues.

Out-of-Hours GP Service: If your GP is unavailable, utilise the out-of-hours GP service.

Local Pharmacy: Pharmacists can provide advice and treatment for minor ailments.

Local Injury Units: Injury Units can treat a range of minor injuries. Details of the Injury Unit closest to you can be found on the HSE website.

 In the event of an emergency or life-threatening condition, please contact emergency services by phoning 112 or 999.

Mercy University Hospital is working diligently to restore full functionality to the Emergency Department as quickly as possible.

Updates on the reopening will be provided as soon as they are available.

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