Excellence in Clinical Research & Education
As a leader in clinical research focusing on pregnancy, neonatology, and women's health, we host medical students from UCD and TCD, offering extensive postgraduate training in obstetrics, gynaecology, paediatrics, anaesthesia, and pathology. The Coombe Hospital’s internationally recognised Molecular Research Laboratory and extensive clinical database support groundbreaking medical studies and innovations
Our researchers have published extensively in peer-reviewed literature
The Coombe Hospital was the first hospital in the country to implement a clinical information technology system, and consequently clinical data is available on more than 100,000 women delivering in this hospital since 1986. This has proven to be an invaluable research resource, particularly in relation to:
Corticosteroids and lung maturity
Folic acid prophylaxis
Perinatal ultrasound
Labour after previous caesarean section
Operative vaginal delivery
Post-partum haemorrhage
Alcohol in pregnancy
Obesity in pregnancy
Pain associated with labour
Drugs and the myometrium
Management of the high risk neonate
Treatment of cervical pre-cancer
Cancer stem-cell biology
Pregnancy proteomics and transcriptiomics
The Hospital also Hosts:
Medical students from University College Dublin (UCD) and Trinity College Dublin (TCD)
The Hub Centre for Midwifery Education for the Greater Dublin Area
The National Clinical Skills Centre (Women and Infants Health)
The UCD Centre for Human Reproduction
An internationally recognised Molecular Research Laboratory
A Biological Resource Bank
The Coombe BabyLifeline Conference
The Coombe/BabyLifeline 2 Day multidisciplinary conference 'Cerebral Palsy: From conception to birth and beyond' was awarded an Irish Healthcare award for Best Educational Meeting in 2009. This conference was reconvened in the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, London in 2011.
Postgraduate Training
The hospital has Senior House Officer and Specialist Registrar training posts in Obstetrics/Gynaecology, Paediatrics, Anaesthesia and Pathology.
Special skills training is also provided in Labour Ward Leadership, Maternal Medicine, Perinatal Ultrasound, Neonatal Resusitation/Transport, Minimal Access Surgery, Basic and Advanced Colposcopy, Clinicians in Management, in addition to Anaesthetic Fellowship and MRCPI/MRCOG preparatory courses.
The hospital also hosts the National Gynaecology Oncology Subspecialist Training Programmes with St James's Hospital, and participates in the Rotunda/Coombe/Columbia Subspecialist Training Programme in Fetal Medicine.
Choose The Right Care For You
Our clinics offer tailored care for every stage of a woman’s life, from family planning and maternity to menopause and beyond. Whether you choose Public, Semi-Private, or Private services, we are here to provide expert, compassionate care that supports your health and well-being every step of the way.
Public Clinic
If you are living and working in Ireland and have the PRSI contributions or you have a medical card you can access free maternity and newborn care.
Semi Private Clinic
The semi-private clinic is a fee based option. Most women who choose this clinic use private health insurance to cover costs. .
Private Clinic
There are a number of consultant obstetricians offering services through our private clinic. Antenatal care fees vary between consultants..
Patient Experience
Every patient’s path to diagnosis and treatment is individual. No matter your specific journey, we believe in empowering you to take an active role in your healthcare.
Departments & Services
Help & Support
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Appointments:
All appointments can be directed through Hospital reception: 01 408 5200, 24 hours a day -
Health Insurance:
We operate a direct payment scheme with VHI, Laya Healthcare, Irish Life Health, Garda Medical Aid, ESB, Medical Provident Fund, and Prison Officers Medical Aid. If you are covered by any of these insurers, the relevant insurance forms are signed electronically on your admission to hospital.
Fees:
For more information on Fees - visit our Hospital Charges page -
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The Resource Page:
Browse our collection of patient resources, brochures, and information leaflets—all in one place. Downloadable and easy to access, these documents cover everything from appointments and procedures to maternity, newborn care, and more.
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Tel: 01 408 5200
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Location:
Cork St, Dublin, D08 XW7X