About UL Hospitals Group
UL Hospitals Group is made up of 6 hospital sites in the Midwest. The 6 sites function as a single hospital system. The 6 hospitals are:
- University Hospital Limerick
- University Maternity Hospital Limerick
- Nenagh Hospital
- Ennis Hospital
- Croom Orthopaedic Hospital
- St. John's Hospital (Voluntary)
We provide emergency, surgical and medical services on an inpatient and outpatient basis. UL Hospitals Group serves a population of 473,000 people in Limerick, Clare and North Tipperary.
Our academic partner is the University of Limerick (UL). Our relationship with UL is important in improving standards of care, fostering education, clinical research and innovation.
Our Hospitals
University Hospital Limerick
University Hospital Limerick (UHL) is the only hospital in the group that has
The hospital has a dedicated 24/7 primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention centre. This is for non-surgical procedures for STEMI's (serious heart attacks).
Our Acute Medical Assessment Unit treats patients referred by GPs and Injury Units. It is open from
The Acute Surgical Assessment Unit (ASAU) is a rapid access facility for acute surgical patients who are over 16. Patients must have been assessed by a GP or hospital doctor. The unit is open from
The UHL Thrombolysis Centre is for the management of acute stroke. All stroke patients presenting to UHL are considered for thrombolysis. The service is 24/7. There is a dedicated stroke team and an Acute Stroke Unit in UHL.
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University Maternity Hospital Limerick
University Maternity Hospital Limerick (
The hospital has 83 inpatient beds and there are up to 4,500 births in UMHL each year. Termination of pregnancy services
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Croom Orthopaedic Hospital
Croom Orthopaedic Hospital has 37 inpatient beds. It is a specialist hospital with elective orthopaedic services for adults and children. The hospital accepts the transfer of orthopaedic patients from UHL for post-acute care. It also provides rheumatology and pain management services.
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Ennis Hospital
Ennis Hospital has 50 inpatient beds. It provides day surgery and endoscopy. This is a nonsurgical procedure used to examine the digestive tract.
The hospital's Injury Unit treats broken bones, dislocations, wounds, scalds and minor burns. The unit is open every day from
The hospital's Medical Assessment Unit (MAU) treats patients referred by GPs and the Injury Unit. The MAU is open from
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Nenagh Hospital
Nenagh Hospital has 49 inpatient beds. The hospital has both inpatient and outpatient services and provides respiratory services. Day surgery and endoscopy are provided at the hospital.
The hospital's Injury Unit treats broken bones, dislocations, wounds, scalds and minor burns. The unit is open every day from
The hospital's Medical Assessment Unit (MAU) treats patients referred by GPs and the Injury Unit. The MAU is open from
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St John’s Hospital
St. John’s Hospital is an acute General Public Voluntary Hospital. It is a registered Charity and is governed by a Board. It is a service provider to the HSE under Section 38 of the Health Act 2004. The hospital has 89 inpatient beds and provides inpatient and outpatient services. It provides day surgery to patients.
The hospital's Injury Unit treats broken bones, dislocations, wounds, scalds and minor burns. The unit is open from 8am to 6pm Monday to Friday including Bank Holidays. (Closed Christmas Day and New Year's Day). You can contact the unit by ringing 061 462 132.
The hospital's Medical Assessment Unit (MAU) treats patients referred by GPs and the Injury Unit. The MAU is open from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday.