Cork University Maternity Hospital

Visiting restrictions

Last updated on 17 December 2025

Due to increased cases of children with flu, children are not allowed to visit the hospital.

Visiting

Visiting times are:

• 3pm to 4pm
• 7pm to 8pm

Patients can have 2 visitors at a time, as well as a support partner.

Support partners can visit from:

• 7am to 11pm

Before you visit, phone the hospital to check if:

• you can visit
• children can visit

Protect yourself and others

Do not visit a hospital if you have any symptoms of cold, flu, COVID-19, or any viral illness.

Clean your hands regularly and use hand sanitiser

You may be asked to wear a face mask and PPE in parts of the hospital.

Travelling from Cork City by bus

The hospital is serviced by the 201, 205, 208, 214, 216, 219 and 220 bus routes.

The 205 and 220 bus routes stop at Bishopstown Avenue, which is a 5-minute walk to the hospital.

Travelling from Cork County by bus

The 236, 237 and 239 bus routes stop outside the gates of the main hospital entrance.

Parking costs €2.70 an hour. There is a maximum charge of €15 a day. Patients, carers and visitors can get a reduced rate of €10 a day. Contact the Security Department for more information.

Ticket machines accept cash and cards.

Pay stations are:

• at the steps leading to the main hospital entrance
• to the rear of the Glandore centre

Disabled parking is available throughout the hospital grounds.

Clamping is in place to police parking in unauthorised areas.