Beacon Hospital

24/01/2026

That’s a wrap on our Annual 2026 GP Study Day! Our GP Study Day continued with a brilliant second session, chaired once again by Prof Seamus Linnane, Deputy Medical Director at Beacon Hospital. 💙

Prof Reza Kalbassi, Consultant Colorectal Surgeon and Endoscopy Clinical Lead, opened the session with a practical on dilemmas in colorectal disease and decision-making in everyday practice. Dr Karl Hazel, Consultant Gastroenterologist followed with valuable insights into managing inflammatory bowel disease in general practice.
Ms Anna Lucy Walsh, Consultant Urologist, then spoke on diagnosing urological malignancy in primary care, with Ms Louise McLoughlin, Consultant Urologist, providing an important update on prostate cancer screening and referral pathways.

The session concluded with Prof Carla Moran, Consultant Endocrinologist, who delivered a clear and informative overview on managing thyroid disease in primary care. 📚

Huge thanks and congratulations to all of our speakers for another excellent session packed with relevant, practical learning for GPs.

It was wonderful to have so many attendees join us in UCD O’Reilly Hall and online. 🎥 We’re already looking forward to our next GP Study Day will be Saturday 18th April!

24/01/2026

Our GP Study Day is in full swing here in UCD O’Reilly Hall, with a brilliant Session One packed with insightful presentations for GPs. 💙🎥

The session opened with Prof Mohsen Javadpour, Consultant Neurosurgeon, who shared expert insights on neurosurgical interventions for trigeminal neuralgia. Ms Tafadzwa Mandiwanza, Consultant Neurosurgeon, followed with an informative presentation on normal pressure hydrocephalus, before Mr Kieron Sweeney, Consultant Neurosurgeon, explored the clinical approach to incidental findings on MRI scans. We then heard from Dr Alan O’Hare, Consultant Interventional Neuroradiologist, who discussed imaging in conductive hearing loss. Our four Neuro Consultants then hosted a fascinating group Q&A.

Orthopaedics took centre stage next with Mr Maurice Neligan, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, presenting on advances in robotic surgery, followed by Prof Joe Queally, Consultant Orthopaedic & Trauma Surgeon, who spoke on optimising hip and knee replacement outcomes in patients with co-morbidities.

The session concluded with rheumatology updates from Dr Catherine Hughes, Consultant Rheumatologist, who examined psoriatic arthritis, and Dr Javaneh Lyons, Consultant Rheumatologist, who delivered a practical osteoporosis update for GPs.

Chairing this session is Prof Seamus Linnane, Deputy Medical Director at Beacon Hospital and Consultant in Respiratory & GIM.

It’s been a fantastic morning of clinical learning so far, time to grab a cup of tea before Session 2 begins! Here’s a look behind the scenes! 🎥

24/01/2026

Our GP Study Day is underway and we kicked off the morning with a brilliant early session focused on cardiology. 💙🎥

The early morning session was chaired by Prof David Burke, Director of Cardiology and Consultant Cardiologist, and featured a lively Cardiology Discussion Panel. Our panel included Prof Jonathan Lyne, Director of Cardiac EP, Prof Kevin P Walsh, Consultant Cardiologist, Dr Deirdre Waterhouse, Consultant Cardiologist , Niamh Dillane, Chartered Physiotherapist, and Becky McDonnell, Cardiac Rehab and Heart Failure CNS. Together, the panel explored practical insights and shared expertise from across cardiac care.

We were also delighted to hear from Michael Cullen, CEO, who gave GPs an update on Beacon Hospital, reflecting on key developments from 2025 and progress planned for 2026, including our major eight-storey hospital expansion.

A great start to the day with strong discussion and insight. We are delighted to have so many join us both in-person and online !

Here’s a glimpse behind the scenes! 🎥

22/01/2026

We are delighted to announce that a significant milestone has been reached with the first brick being officially laid in our 8 storey €100 million expansion which is due for completion in early 2027.

The former site of the old Beacon Hotel is soon to be home to increased clinical capacity including 70 new beds, a new Emergency Department, a new Oncology Day Unit and an additional 4 day-theatres. The expansion will connect directly to the existing hospital, allowing for seamless clinical and operational integration.

Michael Cullen, CEO at Beacon Hospital said: “Laying the first brick is a tangible step towards enabling the hospital to continue to meet the rising demand for acute care and enhance specialist services for patients across Ireland.

We are very pleased with how smoothly and efficiently the demolition phase was completed, on time, on schedule, and with minimal disruption to hospital operations. We look forward to continuing our strong partnership with the Clancy team as we move into the next phase of this exciting expansion project”

We look forward to keeping you updated as this ambitious project progresses!

31/12/2025

As we look back on 2025, it has been an exceptional year across Beacon Hospital.

From achieving our 7th Joint Commission International (JCI) Accreditation, to the opening of our new state-of-the-art Beacon Breast Centre, 2025 reinforced our continued focus on quality, safety and patient experience. We were proud to invest in advanced technologies and open new equipment including the ZEISS KINEVO 900S, the Varian TrueBeam HyperSight system, and Ireland’s first Siemens SOMATOM Pro.Pulse CT system, further strengthening our commitment to innovation and excellence. We also continued our sponsorship of Kilmacud Crokes GAA Club and throughout the year, welcomed GPs to our GP Study Days, and celebrated the dedication, skill and compassion of our incredible staff across the hospital.

As we move into 2026, we look forward to building on this momentum and continuing to deliver world-class care.

Here are just a few snapshots from the year! 💙

25/12/2025

Merry Christmas to Everyone!
Wishing all of our Staff members, Patients and Families a very Happy, Healthy Christmas and New Year.☃️🎅🏻

24/12/2025

We recently received this lovely message from a patient in Beacon Hospital! 💙
“I have never received care as good as at Beacon Hospital. Truly, the staff here are extraordinary, professional, attentive, and genuinely caring. Every interaction has been exceptional, and I felt supported and well-informed throughout my experience. I cannot recommend Beacon Hospital highly enough.”

Thank you so much to this patient for getting in touch. We love hearing your feedback and sharing your messages with our staff! 💙

19/12/2025

We’ve had a wonderful Staff Kids Christmas Decoration Competition!! 🎄
We have three Christmas trees on the Mezzanine in Beacon Hospital Reception, beautifully decorated with festive creations made by the talented children of our staff. Each decoration adds a special personal touch. 🎄✨
Well done to all our budding artists for the wonderful baubles. Take a look at just some of these brilliant decorations! ❤️

17/12/2025

Beacon Hospital is the first globally to use the newest version of Prism-2 software for the Affera Mapping and Ablation System by Medtronic. 🎉 This marks another important milestone in advanced cardiac care at Beacon Hospital.

Prof Jonathan Lyne, Director of Cardiac Electrophysiology & Consultant Electrophysiologist, and our Cath Lab team were the first to use this pioneering software in a clinical setting.

The Affera System is used to treat patients with Atrial Fibrillation (AF). Atrial Fibrillation (AF) is a serious condition that can lead to stroke, heart failure, and other cardiovascular complications. Approximately one in four people over the age of 50 are at risk of developing AF. AF is also linked to increased hospital admissions and may have a significant impact on quality of life.

Prism-2 introduces a number of software advancements designed to support more streamlined workflows, enhancing procedural efficiency, clinical insight and future capabilities within the Cath Lab. Together, these enhancements support efficiency for our clinical teams while maintaining the highest standards of patient care. 💙

This global first reflects the ongoing collaboration between Beacon Hospital’s clinical, technical and operational teams. Huge congratulations to our wonderful Cath Lab team and everyone involved in this milestone moment. 💙

17/12/2025

Please note the opening hours for the Beacon Hospital Emergency Department over the Christmas and New Year period.

For further details on the Emergency Department and Direct Admission please visit our website. All Departments & Services resume normal opening hours on Monday 5th January 2026.

Wishing You All Happy & Healthy Christmas. 🎄❤️

https://www.beaconhospital.ie/patients-visitors/opening-hours-christmas-new-year/

12/12/2025

Ireland’s First SOMATOM Pro.Pulse CT Scanner, Expanding Access to CT Coronary Angiograms! 🎉

Beacon Hospital is delighted to announce the official opening of our new Siemens SOMATOM Pro.Pulse CT system, the first and only installation of its kind in Ireland. The new scanner is dedicated exclusively to CT Coronary Angiography (CTCA). 💙

This investment significantly expands our CTCA capacity and provides enhanced diagnostic accuracy, ultra-low radiation doses and improved comfort for patients.

This is a significant addition to our diagnostic imaging service and a reflection of Beacon Hospital’s commitment to excellence in patient care. With this investment, we have significantly reduced the waiting times for cardiac CT scans. Beacon Hospital can offer early and late appointments, seven days a week, ensuring timely access for patients and referring clinicians.

A huge thank you to all involved in bringing this project to completion including the team from Siemens Healthineers and our Radiology, Cardiology, Medical Physics, Projects, Procurement, IT, Patient Services and Facilities teams.

Beacon Hospital remains committed to investing in advanced cardiac imaging and delivering best-in-class care. Congratulations to all involved in this milestone! 💙

08/12/2025

Yesterday evening, Mr Maurice Neligan, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at Beacon Hospital, joined Anna Geary on Supercharged on RTÉ Radio 1 to discuss joint repairs and replacements. 💙

From listener experiences to expert insight, Maurice spoke about when joint replacement becomes an option, why surgery is always a considered decision, and how exercise, weight management and early non-operative treatment can make a real difference. Mr Neligan explained, exercise is medicine and remains one of the most effective tools we have for long-term joint health.

Mr Neligan spoke about why joint replacement surgery may become necessary, emphasising that surgery is always a decision focused on improving quality of life.

You can listen back to the full interview on RTÉ Radio 1 here:

Orthopaedic Surgeon Mr Maurice Nelligan explains joint repairs and replacements and how to avoid them.