Bantry Local Injury Unit

Bantry Local Injury Unit Injury Unit located in Bantry General Hospital. Open 365 days a year, we see patients aged 5 and over

We are open seven days a week, from 8am-7pm, and welcome
patients aged five and over with all sorts of minor injuries -
suspected broken bones, sprains, strains, wounds, minor head
injuries, foreign bodies in eyes, ears, nose, skin abscesses...the
list goes on! You can self-present or be referred by your GP,
and we aim to have you seen and sorted with in an hour if
possible. We are proud to be providing this service in the
heart of West Cork for the West Cork community!

Happy retirement to our wonderful consultant Dr Gerry McCarthy who was instrumental in setting up the Injury Unit in 201...
14/05/2026

Happy retirement to our wonderful consultant Dr Gerry McCarthy who was instrumental in setting up the Injury Unit in 2013 and has been a constant support since then. He's taking Green Ted with him as a momento.

Thank you, Dr McCarthy!

12/05/2026
11/05/2026

Ambulance staff begin a work-to-rule today with a 24-hour stoppage tomorrow. Call 999 or 112 in emergencies. Delays expected for non-urgent calls. Further details via the link in the comments. 🔗👇

The LIU gang are all set to smash the records!!
11/05/2026

The LIU gang are all set to smash the records!!

14/03/2026

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We couldn't operate the Injury Unit without the support and governance of our hub hospital, Cork University Hospital. ...
29/01/2026

We couldn't operate the Injury Unit without the support and governance of our hub hospital, Cork University Hospital.

This documentary series offers an insight into the daily lives of staff and patients in this busy but wonderful facility.

Thank you, CUH!

46-year-old Barry arrives to the Emergency Department. Doctor Oge Iwegbulem orders a pan scan to assess serious trauma to Barry’s head, spine, chest, abdomen and pelvis. Watch Any Given Day: Cork University Hospital S01E01 on RTÉ Player for free

We live and work in the best place on Earth!
01/01/2026

We live and work in the best place on Earth!

25/12/2025

Four Irish emergency care sites have now achieved Bronze status in the Royal College of Emergency Medicine’s (RCEM) GreenED Accreditation Programme. More ...

That's all folks! Elf went back to Santa early this morning, his work with us is done... the Teddies will continue undis...
24/12/2025

That's all folks! Elf went back to Santa early this morning, his work with us is done... the Teddies will continue undisturbed.

Happy Christmas to all

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