Merlin Pharmacy

Merlin Pharmacy Merlin Pharmacy, Doughiska, Galway, was established in 2002 and is happily serving the community of Doughiska & its surroundings ever since.

We pride ourselves on the level of service we provide to our loyal customers and receive much positive feedback from them. Our staff love to go the extra mile, whether that be providing reassurance & advice on health complaints, sourcing difficult to find products, or just providing service with a smile. Doughiska is a unique, culturally diverse community with at least 33 different nationalities l

iving in the area. As a result we stock some speciality African Haircare & Skincare ranges, and Eastern European Skincare & Bodycare products. The population of Doughiska is exceptionally young, with the estimated average age being 25 years. Many of our customers are families with young children. We have installed an IKC Play Module, imported from the Netherlands, to keep the kids occupied and happy, giving Mom or Dad time to shop,or ask for advice in peace. Customers waiting for their prescriptions to be filled can also relax and avail of our Homemedics massage chair, giving them a nice relaxing back massage while they wait. All of our business decisions and policies are made with the sole aim of enhancing the experience of our customers, and building on our long term relationships with the community we serve. Located in the Doughiska Retail Centre between Centra & Jack Jordans Take Away we are open Monday - Saturday 9am - 6pm.

It’s hard to believe that 6 months have passed since the launch of my book, Your Wellbeing REVAMP!To those that have pur...
17/04/2026

It’s hard to believe that 6 months have passed since the launch of my book, Your Wellbeing REVAMP!

To those that have purchased it, a huge and sincere, thank you! The response to the book has been incredible. The support, feedback, and conversations it has sparked have genuinely meant a lot to me.

Since then, it’s been a very busy and rewarding few months working with individuals and teams, bringing the ideas from the book into real-world settings.

One thing that has become very clear is that people don’t just want to read about wellbeing, they want to actually experience it.

So, I’ve taken the main principles from the book and developed them into an 8-week, hands-on wellbeing programme for companies and organisations.

It’s built around simple, science-backed tools and small daily habits that help people feel good and function effectively, both in work and beyond.

If this is something you, or your organisation, might be interested in exploring, I’d love to share more.

Just comment with the word DECK or send me a DM, and I’ll send you the full details.

And of course, if you know someone else who might benefit, feel free to share.

16/04/2026
16/04/2026

Come and check out your favourite pharmacy 🥰😉

16/04/2026

Come into Merlin Pharmacy to explore our range of Lambert Vitamins 🏥💐

14/04/2026

Pop into us to discover these gorgeous new shampoos and conditioners 💇‍♀️❤️💐

14/04/2026

Merlin pharmacy always provided luxurious hair care for our customers 💐❤️

The sun might be playing hide and seek, but we’re ready for it! 😎 Check out our range of sunglasses in store today. Isn'...
16/03/2026

The sun might be playing hide and seek, but we’re ready for it! 😎

Check out our range of sunglasses in store today. Isn't that good news?

We have made it through a long winter so the Sun must be somewhere in Ireland soon... 🥳🥳🥳🤞🤞 ☀️🌤️

🍀✨ St. Patrick’s Day Alert! ✨🍀We’ll be closed on Tuesday, March 17th! Make sure you have enough medication to see you th...
13/03/2026

🍀✨ St. Patrick’s Day Alert! ✨🍀
We’ll be closed on Tuesday, March 17th! Make sure you have enough medication to see you through. 💊😉

We’re back to our regular hours on Wednesday, March 18th—ready to help you out! 🌟☘️

Plan ahead, stay lucky, and enjoy the day! 🌈💚

Great news! Pharmacies will begin offering a new service called the Common Conditions Service. Pharmacists will be able ...
12/03/2026

Great news!

Pharmacies will begin offering a new service called the Common Conditions Service. Pharmacists will be able to provide prescription-only medications for a range of common conditions using established clinical protocols — making treatment quicker and more convenient for patients.

The service covers 8 common conditions:
• Allergic rhinitis
• Cold sores
• Conjunctivitis
• Impetigo
• Oral thrush
• Shingles
• Urinary tract infections (UTIs)
• Thrush

Treatment is subject to patient eligibility.

Speak to your local pharmacy for more information.

Don’t forget your mammies this Mother’s Day on March 15th 💐💝We have a beautiful selection of perfect gifts, with some lo...
11/03/2026

Don’t forget your mammies this Mother’s Day on March 15th 💐💝
We have a beautiful selection of perfect gifts, with some lovely items now reduced ✨🎁
No need to panic — pop in and have a look! 😊

What if the secret to staying sharp under pressure took only 30 seconds?I was delighted to contribute my latest wellbein...
06/03/2026

What if the secret to staying sharp under pressure took only 30 seconds?

I was delighted to contribute my latest wellbeing column to this month’s IPU Review, where I explore the simple but powerful concept of micro-resets

Anyone who has worked in a busy community pharmacy knows the feeling; phones ringing, patients waiting, prescriptions to check, and someone asking if you have a ‘quick second’.

In these moments, our mental energy drains quickly. That’s where micro-resets come in.

A micro-reset is a short, intentional pause, sometimes just a breath or two, that helps calm your nervous system and refocus your attention.

It might look like:
• Taking one slow breath before calling the next patient
• Pausing before responding to a difficult question
• Stretching and resetting your posture between tasks
• Mentally acknowledging when a task is complete

These tiny pauses help your thinking brain catch up, allowing you to respond with clarity instead of reacting under pressure.

In professions like pharmacy, where accuracy, empathy and attention to detail really matter, these small moments can make a big difference, not just to wellbeing, but also to performance.

Over the course of a day, a 30 second reset can prevent stress from building up.
Over the course of a career, it can make all the difference.

If you’d like to read the full article, you can find it here: https://ipu.ie/ipu-review-article/micro-resets-the-secret-to-staying-sharp-under-pressure/

Address

Doughiska, Merlin
Galway

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 6pm

Telephone

091 764185

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