Visiting Times and Visitors
Due to an increase of influenza and other respiratory viruses circulating in the community and hospitals, our visiting hours are currently restricted. Please do not attend the hospital to accompany or visit a patient if you are experiencing respiratory symptoms (fever, muscle aches, fatigue, cough, headache, sore throat, runny nose, nausea, vomiting &/or diarrhoea).
Monday to Friday
3pm - 4pm and 7pm - 8pm
Saturday and Sunday
3pm - 4pm and 7pm - 8pm
Visiting outside of these hours is strictly at the discretion of the nurse in charge of each ward. A maximum of one visitor per patient is allowed and children under the 16 are not allowed to visit. They may visit the restaurant and coffee shop area. Exceptions will apply in special circumstances such as for relatives of those receiving oncology, palliative or end of life care.
All patient visitors will be required to sanitise their hands on arrival to the hospital and regularly throughout their visit.
How to get here
Parking
- Pay and Display Car Parking throughout the grounds.
- Fee: €3.00 per hour or €15 for 24 hours.
- It is also possible to pay via parking tag.
- Disabled parking spots available with a valid permit.
- There are two 75 KW EV Charging points located in the patient car park on the right as you drive up the avenue.
Driving Directions from M50:
- Exit M50 for Finglas (Junction 5).
- Follow City Centre direction through 6 sets of traffic lights.
- Turn left onto Old Finglas Road at the 7th light.
- Bon Secours Hospital signposted on the left after Met Éireann Office
The hospital is served by 3 buses. The number 83 bus comes from Dublin City Centre and passes just in front of the hospital. The number 9 and number 4 buses, pass via Mobhi Road which is a few minutes' walk from the hospital.
Facilities
The Chapel is located on the ground floor and is open 24 hours a day. Everyone is welcome. Further details of services are posted on the notice board outside the Chapel. The Pastoral Care Team can be contacted on +353 1 8065327
The hospital restaurant is located on the Ground Floor. The restaurant provides a delicious daily menu, details of which are posted around the hospital and at the entrance to the restaurant. The menu includes a variety of home produce with the emphasis on quality, nutrition, individual needs, variety and value for money. All our menus change regularly and we often have menu themed days i.e French cuisine, Italian dishes or Chinese etc.
Opening Hours
• Monday to Friday: 7.30am - 6.30pm
• Saturday: 9.30am - 3.30pm
• Sunday & Public Holiday 9.30am - 3.30pm
Located in the hospital reception area, Café 51 is open from 7am - 8pm Monday to Friday and most Saturdays. Our barista team are on hand to make your favourite coffee and during the summer period, iced coffees and Frappés. The café also sells sandwiches, sweet treats, magazines, newspapers and toiletries.
Smoking Policy & Fire Safety
Bon Secours Hospital Dublin is a smoke, tobacco and e-cigarette free campus.
In the unlikely event of a fire or other emergency, you will be advised on the proper safety procedure, including the evacuation of your room, ward or the hospital.
Your attention is drawn to the Fire Notices and Emergency Exit signs displayed in each area and the hospital’s No Smoking / No Vaping Policy. This includes no smoking or vaping anywhere within the hospital grounds.
The hospital is fully equipped with fire safety equipment and fire alarms. In the event of a fire alarm activation stay calm.
Fire exits are clearly marked and each ward has its own fire alarm. In the event of a fire, do not use the lifts. All staff are fully trained in fire procedures, and you will receive directions from senior staff on duty in the event of an emergency.
Please Note: The Fire Alarm is tested every Friday morning at 9 am and the fire alarm will ring for a short period.