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Mayo University Hospital Maternity Emergency Service

Address

Mayo University Hospital, Westport Road, Knockaphunta, Castlebar, Mayo, F23 H529

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Opening hours

Monday, 24 hours
Tuesday, 24 hours
Wednesday, 24 hours
Thursday, 24 hours
Friday, 24 hours
Saturday, 24 hours
Sunday, 24 hours
Opening hours for public holidays
New Year's Day1 January 2025, 24 hours
St Brigid's Day3 February 2025, 24 hours
St Patrick's Bank Holiday17 March 2025, 24 hours
Easter Monday21 April 2025, 24 hours
May Bank Holiday5 May 2025, 24 hours
June Bank Holiday2 June 2025, 24 hours
August Bank Holiday4 August 2025, 24 hours
October Bank Holiday27 October 2025, 24 hours
Christmas Day25 December 2024, 24 hours
St Stephen's Day26 December 2024, 24 hours

You do not need an appointment for the Emergency and Assessment Unit.

Emergency and Assessment Units are open 24 hours for women with:

  • signs of labour
  • complications of pregnancy
  • complications in the postnatal period
  • acute gynaecological emergencies

Urgent advice:Go to an Emergency and Assessment Unit if:

  • you are concerned that your baby’s normal pattern of movements has changed
  • you experience any vaginal bleeding
  • your waters have broken or you have any signs of labour and you are less than 37 weeks pregnant

Service location

This service is in Mayo University Hospital.

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