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COVID-19 Precautions
If you are attending the practice please ensure to wear a mask, as our practice is a healthcare setting.
If you have symptoms of COVID-19, please take an antigen test before attending the practice.
If your test is positive we can offer a telephone consultation as an alternative.
Click here for HSE information on COVID-19.
Please contact the Practice to book an appointment for your Flu & COVID Vaccine.
Doctor Visit Card
As you may be aware in 2023 the government announced the expansion of free GP care to all children under the age of 8 and and to households earning below the new median income threshold.
Eligible current practice patients can now apply as follows:
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If your child is aged 6 or 7, you can apply online for a Doctor Visit Card.
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If your household earns below the median income (€47,000 per year after deductibles) you can apply online for a Doctor Visit Card.
Please direct your requests to Dr Aoife McCormack's panel.
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Doctor Visit Card Applications
As you may be aware, the government recently announced the expansion of free GP care to all children under the age of 8 and to households earning below the new median income threshold. Eligible current practice patients can apply in the coming months as follows:
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If your child is aged 6 or 7, you can apply online for a Doctor Visit Card from 11th August 2023.
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If your household earns below the median income (€47,000 per year after deductibles) you can apply online for a Doctor Visit Card. The extension of free GP care on income grounds will take place in two phases, on September 11th and November 13th.
Further information can be found here: https://www2.hse.ie/services/schemes-allowances/gp-visit-cards/under-8s/
Please note that all patients applying for a new Doctor Visit Card are asked to apply to the below GPs in the practice. This will not affect your choice of GP to attend but will help us to manage our patient lists effectively.
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Dr Aoife McCormack
How Can We Help You
About Castle Meadow Family Practice
Dr Cora Browne and Dr Aoife McCormack took over the practice following Dr O’Gorman’s retirement in 2016. In September 2021, we moved to our new premises at Unit 2 Cois Locha, Glaslough Street, Monaghan.
We are supported by two nurses, Carol McKenna and Roisin McPhillips, 3 receptionists Nuala Grew, Jacinta McKenna and Patricia Smith and our practice manager, Lorraine Traynor.
We provide a full range of general practice services to public and private patients. Our surgery is wheelchair accessible and parking is available directly outside the surgery.
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Contact Us
For requests such as repeat prescriptions, illness certificates, doctor letters/forms and test results, see Online Services. If you need urgent medical attention, please call us, as emails may not be read immediately.
Clinical queries should not be submitted via email, text or any of the forms on this website as they may not be addressed in a timely manner.
Phone numbers & email addresses are found at the bottom of all pages.
Opening Hours
Mon-Wed: 09.00-17.00
Thursday: 09.00-13.00 (No surgery afternoon)
Friday: 09.00-17.00
Closed for Lunch: 13.00-14.00
Weekends & Bank Holidays: Closed