Ireland · Sexual-Health Clinics
Ireland — Sexual-Health Clinics
In the Republic of Ireland, sexual-health testing is provided free of charge through HSE public STI/GUM clinics based in hospitals and health centres nationwide, and through a free HSE-funded home STI testing service delivered by post. Free PrEP is available at a number of designated public clinics with no consultation fee.
PrEP
Free
HIV prevalence
0.2% adults
ART coverage: 91% · WHO 2025
PEP / Emergency
HIV PEP is available at the GUIDE Clinic, St James's Hospital, Dublin, via walk-in assessment.
Dublin (3)
The GUIDE Clinic, St James's Hospital
STI specialist · Free📍 St. James's Hospital, James's Street, Dublin 8, D08 NHY1
☎ 01 416 2315
🔗 www2.hse.ie/services/sexual-health/sexual-health-services-and-clinics
GUM and infectious-disease service; walk-in and appointment options. HSE-designated public PrEP clinic.
Last verified 2026-08-23
Gay Men's Health Service (GMHS), Meath Primary Care Centre
Public · Free📍 Heytesbury Street, Dublin 8, D08 HX97
☎ 01 921 2730
🔗 www2.hse.ie/conditions/hiv/where-to-get-prep
HSE sexual-health service; designated public PrEP clinic.
Last verified 2026-08-23
PrEP and STI Prevention Clinic, Mater Misericordiae University Hospital
Public · Free📍 70 Eccles Street, Dublin 7, D07 R2WY
☎ 01 803 2063
🔗 www2.hse.ie/conditions/hiv/where-to-get-prep
HSE sexual-health clinic; designated public PrEP clinic.
Last verified 2026-08-23
Cork (1)
Sexual Health Clinic, South Infirmary Victoria University Hospital
Public · Free📍 Old Blackrock Road, Cork, T12 X23H
☎ 021 492 7880
🔗 www2.hse.ie/conditions/hiv/where-to-get-prep
HSE sexual-health clinic; designated public PrEP clinic.
Last verified 2026-08-23
National (postal) (1)
HSE Free Home STI Testing (delivered by SH:24)
Public · Free🔗 sh24.ie
Free home postal STI testing kit ordered online, returned by post; results by text or call. HSE partnership. Not a walk-in location.
Last verified 2026-08-23
No clinics match that service filter.
Practical Notes
- PEP (post-exposure prophylaxis) must be started within 72 hours of a high-risk exposure. Sooner is better; under 24 hours is best. Most major-city ERs will dispense.
- Window periods matter: HIV antibody tests need 4–6 weeks for reliable results post-exposure; gen-4 antigen/antibody combo tests work from 2 weeks. Re-test at 90 days for definitive negative.
- Anonymous testing is available at clinics tagged with that service — useful when documentation in your medical record matters.
- Bring your prescription if travelling on PrEP — most countries allow personal-use 30-day supply with documentation.
Related
Clinic info curated April 2026 from public health-system listings, NGO directories, and PEPFAR/UNAIDS partner registers. Refresh annually. Verify hours and current availability before walk-in.