Bon Secours Limerick welcomes first patients as landmark new hospital begins opening its doors

BON Secours Health System has welcomed its first patients, as its new €213 million state-of-the-art private hospital in Ballysimon, Limerick has officially opened its doors. This landmark development, the first new acute hospital built in Ireland in nearly two decades, is set to transform healthcare in the region.

The new hospital represents one of the largest healthcare investments ever made in the region. When fully operational, it will significantly boost healthcare capacity while also providing a major economic and employment lift for the region and local communities.

The phased opening begins with the relocation of the first set of services, including the hospital’s new cardiac catheterisation laboratory, which is the first such private cath lab in Limerick and the wider Mid-West. In the coming weeks, the hospital will expand further, relocating additional services including surgery and related specialties. 

In the months ahead, the hospital will also broaden access to a wide range of specialties including cardiology, respiratory medicine, neurology, ophthalmology, dermatology and advanced diagnostic imaging.

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Alan Sharp, Group Chief Executive Officer of Bon Secours Health System, said: “The opening of the Bon Secours Hospital Limerick marks yet another proud milestone for our organisation and for healthcare in Ireland. This €213 million investment reflects our long-term commitment to expand access to high-quality care, supporting medical innovation and creating meaningful employment opportunities in the Mid-West. This new hospital embodies our mission to bring world-class, compassionate healthcare to the communities we serve.”

Jason Kenny, CEO of Bon Secours Hospital Limerick, added: “This is a historic day for Limerick and the Mid-West as we welcome our very first patients to this world-class facility. Our investment represents a major commitment to both patients and the community. From day one, patients will benefit from access to cutting-edge technology and expert care. This hospital will not only help transform healthcare delivery, but it will also create strong and sustainable career opportunities for hundreds of healthcare professionals in the region.’

Adjacent to the hospital, its new Clinical Services Hub will further strengthen patient care, offering cardiology, vascular and neurology diagnostics, as well as a cutting-edge outpatient imaging centre in partnership with Alliance Medical. This includes the first PET-CT scanner in the Mid-West, due to become operational in the coming months, marking a new era for advanced diagnosis and treatment in the region.