Important notice - temporary traffic restrictions until 8th October 2026
Please be advised that Richard Nolan Civil Engineering are installing ductwork along College Road, from Goal Walk to Highfield.
To facilitate these works, a temporary road closure will be in effect:
- Location: College Road (between Highfield Avenue and Highfield West)
- Dates: Diversion inversions will continue until the 8th October.
- Traffic Management: Diversion signage will be in place at both ends of the closure to direct traffic safely around the site.
Please allow extra travel time when planning your routes through this area to the hospital.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation during these necessary infrastructure works.
Transport
The number 205 bus stops in front of the hospital. It runs from Kent Station,City Centre to Cork Institute of Technology, Monday to Friday.
Check Bus Eireann for schedules.
Free phone taxi service available within the hospital.
College Road, University College, Cork
Parking
Where possible you should try to arrange for a relative or friend to bring you to and from the hospital. Car parking is available, payable locally at Pay and Display machines located at various points throughout the hospital car park. Charges apply between 7.00 a.m. and 10.00 p.m. Street disc parking is also available and parking discs maybe purchased in the Hospital Shop.
A number of disabled car parking spaces are available however a valid disabled vehicle permit must be displayed.
There are “drop off” or “set down” spaces located to the front of the hospital.
Car park locations
- Pay and Display Car Parking is available at the front and rear of the hospital.
- Parking tickets should be clearly displayed on the dashboard.
- Disabled parking spaces are provided at the main entrance.
- Contact Security Staff for assistance.
Parking tariffs:
- 1 hour (minimum charge): €3.00
- 2 hours: €5.00
- 3 hours: €7.00
- 4 hours:€9.00
- 5 hours: €11.00
- Maximum daily charge: €12.00