Patient & Visitor Info

You will receive guidance from your consultant regarding fasting. Generally, you must fast from food for 6 hours before your admission time, but you may drink water up until 2 hours before admission.

Under review - information to follow.

• Please bring a list of your current medications with you to the clinic.
• Only take medication that you have been advised to take by either your consultant or GP.

• A small bag with essential items such as nightwear, a dressing gown, supportive footwear, and medications.
• Please do not bring any valuables.
• Towels are provided.

For your safety, please remove all jewellery, body piercings, and nail varnish or shellac from your hands and feet prior to your admission.

At Hermitage Clinic, patient safety is our priority. You will be asked to identify yourself multiple times when receiving medication, undergoing tests or procedures, and even when being served meals to ensure accuracy in care delivery.

Local Taxis

If you need assistance in booking a taxi, our reception staff can help. Here are some local taxi services:

• Lucan Cabs: 01 6100111
• Gala Cabs: 01 6266266
• Xpert Taxis: 01 6670777

Bus Services

The following bus routes stop near Blackrock Health Hermitage Clinic:

• C1: Sandymount (via city centre) to Adamstown
• C2: Adamstown to Liffey Valley (via city centre)
• C3: Maynooth, Straffan Road to Ringsend (via city centre)
• C4: Maynooth Station to Ringsend (via city centre)
• 115: Connolly Station to Mullingar
• L51: From Adamstown Station
• 239: From Blanchardstown Centre

Walking Directions from Liffey Valley Bus Stop

• Take the footbridge to the opposite side of the road.
• Turn left and walk approximately 1km to a roundabout.
• The entrance to Hermitage Clinic is straight ahead.

EV Charging

Hermitage Clinic provides EV charging bays in the Public and Overflow Car Parks. Charging is available via the ePower EV Charging App, which can be downloaded from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store. Instructions are displayed on each charger. Costs to charge are aligned to the ESB rates and a 4-hour limit per session is requested.

Car Parking/Drop Off 

On-site car parking is available however please note that this can be very busy during peak times. There is also a drop-off/set down area available at the hospital entrance if somebody is dropping you off only. 

• Hourly: €3.00
• Daily: €20.00
• Weekly: €40.00
• Patients parked for more than 8 hours: Maximum charge of €18.00
• Disabled parking: Free (please show your badge at reception to waive the fee)

Payment can be made via pay stations or at reception (cash, coins, or credit card accepted).

Our restaurant is located on the first floor, open 7 days a week, serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks.

Newspapers and magazines are available for purchase.

Two vending machines on the ground floor provide snacks and drinks.