Bon Secours Hospital Galway
Bon Secours Hospital Galway is a leading private acute hospital in the West of Ireland and forms part of the Bon Secours Health System, Ireland’s largest private healthcare group. The hospital was originally established in 1954 and became a member of the Bon Secours Health System in 1999. Since that time, it has undergone sustained expansion, investment and service development, supporting the delivery of high-quality consultant led care across a broad range of specialties.
The hospital operates with over 120 inpatient beds and has more than 130 practising consultants providing planned inpatient, day case and outpatient diagnostic, medical and surgical services. Clinical activity is supported by modern radiology, laboratory and pharmacy services, alongside physiotherapy and a range of health and social care professional supports.
Dedicated access pathways, including a Medical Assessment Unit and Rapid Access Cardiac Clinics, facilitate timely assessment and treatment within a structured consultant-led model of care. Bon Secours Hospital Galway is accredited by Joint Commission International (JCI), reflecting its adherence to internationally-recognised standards of patient safety, quality improvement and clinical governance. The hospital consistently achieves high net promoter scores, indicating strong patient satisfaction and trust, and demonstrating a sustained commitment to compassionate, patient-centred care and excellence in the overall hospital experience.
The hospital works in close partnership with its consultant medical staff and multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, effective and high-quality care, grounded in the mission and values of Bon Secours. A strong culture of professionalism, respect and continuous improvement underpins clinical practice, education and service development within the organisation. Participation in the StAR MD Programme reflects the hospital’s commitment to supporting postgraduate medical education, academic development and the training of doctors on a career trajectory towards consultant level, while contributing to the advancement of evidence based clinical practice.