Mercy University Hospital (MUH) was established by the Mercy Order in 1857 as a 40-bed hospital staffed by four Sisters.
Today, the hospital has 314 beds and employs approximately 1,000 staff.
06/11/2025
Important Notice
Patients who are presenting to Mercy University Hospital Cork Emergency Department are unfortunately experiencing lengthy waiting times to be seen.
Where possible Mercy University Hospital advises patients with non-emergency conditions to seek assistance from other parts of the health service - your GP or Local Injury Unit.
Any patient who is in need of emergency hospital care will, of course, be seen, and the Mercy would urge such patients not to delay and seek care.
We apologise for any inconvenience this causes to you and we thank you for your continued understanding and cooperation.
HSE South West
04/11/2025
Mercy University Hospital Cork were delighted to recently host An Taoiseach, Micheál Martin.
An Taoiseach met with our dedicated leadership team – Ms Margaret McKiernan (CEO), Ms Ann Doherty (Chair), Mr Brendan Doyle (DCEO/CFO) and Mr Paul Sweeney (Clinical Director, Peri-operative & Radiology) – for a discussion about the Mercy University Hospital Strategy 2025-2030 and ongoing developments.
We're committed to shaping the future of healthcare for our community in Cork!
HSE South West
Mercy Hospital Foundation Cork
31/10/2025
Stay safe this Halloween 🎃
Bonfires, fireworks and excessive alcohol consumption frequently lead to severe, yet preventable, injuries and place undue strain on vital Emergency ...
22/10/2025
Thank you Rachel 💙
This time last year Rachel O'Regan from Skibbereen ran her first full marathon to raise funds for cancer research and in support of her mum. Thanks to the support of family, friends and her community, Rachel crossed the finish line of Dublin City Marathon having completed 42km and raising an amazing €7,966.75 for the Mercy Hospital Foundation.
Sadly, Rachel's mother Hester passed away in December 2024 and is greatly missed by all who loved her. The donation Rachel has made in Hester's memory will support advanced care and offer hope to patients and their families in the Mercy University Hospital Cork.
Thank you Rachel 👏
14/10/2025
Temporary Visitor Restrictions
Mercy University Hospital Cork has temporarily closed its facilities to general visitors, effective immediately. This decision has been made on the advice of the hospital's Infection and Control Team to safeguard the health and well-being of patients and staff.
We understand the importance of family support during a patient's stay. Therefore, visiting on compassionate grounds and in particular circumstances to support patients can be arranged directly through the Ward Clinical Nurse Manager.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation during this time as we continue to prioritise patient safety.
03/10/2025
The Joy of Ageing!
Mercy University Hospital Cork held a number of thoughtful and fun events for Positive Ageing Week (September 29th - October 3rd) which celebrates Ageing and the contribution and agency of older people.
Ageing isn't about living longer - it's about living better with meaning, joy and a sense of belonging 💙
Events included the Great Geriatric Bake-off, a Panel Discussion on "What Matters Most", a guest appearance by the Parkinsons Choir and lots of challenges and information sessions.
Congratulations to Dr Kate McCarthy, Dr Alsubaie and the entire multidisciplinary team who made this happen 👏
HSE South West Mercy Hospital Foundation Cork
01/10/2025
26/09/2025
24/09/2025
Happy Mercy Day 💙
Mercy organisations across the world celebrate this day (the opening of the first House of Mercy in Dublin in 1827 by Catherine McAuley) and give thanks for all the people who every day.
Part of our celebrations here in Mercy University Hospital Cork is to acknowledge the long term service of our greatest asset - our staff.
This year 95 members of staff reached 10, 20 and 30 years of service - Thank You 👏
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Mercy University Hospital (MUH) was established by the Mercy Order in 1857 as a 40-bed hospital staffed by four Sisters. Today, the hospital has 314 beds, employs approximately 1,000 staff and has an annual budget of approximately €90m. MUH offers a wide range of specialities which provide inpatient, day patient and outpatient services along with a 24/7 emergency department and an urgent care centre which is located on St. Mary's Health Campus. The hospital is a Catholic voluntary acute general hospital which is still owned by the Sisters of Mercy and which became a limited company in 2003. The hospital is a registered charity and operates as a not-for-profit entity. MUH is part of the South / South West Hospital Group which serves a current population of approximately 870,000 people.
The hospital has expanded rapidly both in terms of facilities and accommodation, since 1857. Over the last 20 years in particular, MUH has undergone very significant capital development allowing it to relocate its public wards into a new building and allowing further development of various specialities within the hospital, including a 50-bed acute psychiatric unit, pathology and clinical pharmacology units, endoscopy suites, medical oncology unit, coronary care unit, acute geriatric assessment unit, men's health unit, new emergency department, an acute medical admissions unit, a pre-assessment clinic, POLAR unit (with National Rehabilitation Hospital), an acute stroke unit and two new state of the art CT scanners.
Mercy University Hospital also provides a number of outreach services to the community in areas such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy.
MUH is a teaching hospital affiliated with the South / South West Hospital Group's academic partner - University College Cork (UCC) and participates in the medical undergraduate training programme. The hospital also supports students completing the four-year BSc nursing programme with the provision of clinical placement coordinators, preceptors and facilitates a positive clinical learning environment. The hospital's Centre of Nurse Education facilitates post graduate education for hospital staff and also supports the wider region.
Mercy University Hospital has an active research agenda and the Health Research Board (HRB) adult clinical research facility is located on the hospital campus. The facility supports advances in treatment for a widespread variety of diseases and world-class experimental medicine.
