See a doctor online in Balbriggan today
You'll find Balbriggan in Co. Dublin, part of Ireland's Leinster province.
The county town of Co. Dublin is Dublin City, and DrCall looks after patients in Balbriggan, Dublin City and every other town and village in the county.
Travel time, childcare and work all make a trip to the surgery harder. Online GP care means people in Balbriggan and the surrounding area can skip the journey and speak to a doctor in about 15 minutes.
Online prescriptions in Balbriggan: what to expect
Some medicines cannot be prescribed through DrCall at all: benzodiazepines, Z-drugs, opioids and stimulants are never prescribed.
Repeat medication is usually reviewed against your history, so have your current medicines, doses and the date of your last review ready. Your doctor may decline to prescribe, or ask to see you in person, if it is not safe to do so remotely.
- Sent electronically to the pharmacy you choose, where appropriate
- Repeat medication reviewed by an Irish-registered GP
- Benzodiazepines, Z-drugs, opioids and stimulants are not prescribed
- From €35, charged only once confirmed
- Doctor assessment first — no “order and pay” prescriptions
Online GP consultation in Balbriggan: what we can help with
- Women’s and men’s health, contraception and sexual health advice
- Advice on coughs, colds, sore throats, skin complaints and other everyday illnesses
- Same-day GP appointments by video or phone (subject to availability)
- Sick certificates and medical certificates for work or college, where clinically appropriate
- Assessment of urinary, chest and ear infections where appropriate
Need something specific? Read our guides to getting a sick cert online and online prescriptions in Ireland.
Need an in-person doctor out of hours near Balbriggan?
Many people searching for a “doctor on call” want a GP who can see them in person tonight. DrCall is an online service, so we can’t visit you at home — but if your problem suits a video or phone consultation we are open every day. For urgent in-person care when surgeries are closed in Co. Dublin:
Details last checked 4 October 2026. Phone numbers can change, so confirm on the service’s own website. In an emergency call 112 or 999.
How to book an online doctor in Balbriggan
- Choose a timePick a day and a 15-minute slot. The earliest appointment is 30 minutes from now.
- Tell us what’s wrongComplete a short, secure form with your details, your pharmacy and the reason for your visit.
- Authorise your cardYour card is authorised, not charged. Payment is only taken once a GP confirms your appointment.
- See your doctorYour Irish-registered GP consults with you by video or phone, wherever you are in Balbriggan.
Online doctor near Balbriggan: evenings and weekends
There is no need to take time off to visit a surgery. Book an evening or weekend online GP appointment from Balbriggan and speak to an Irish-registered doctor when it suits you.
Serving Balbriggan and nearby towns
DrCall is available right across Co. Dublin. People in these places also book an online doctor with us:
- Online prescription in Dublin City
- Online prescription in Garristown
- Online prescription in Crumlin
- Online prescription in Carrickmines
- Online prescription in Palmerstown
- Online prescription in Clonsilla
- Online prescription in Ongar
- Online prescription in Clonskeagh
- Online prescription in Kilbarrack
- Online prescription in Ranelagh
- Online prescription in Ballyboden
- Online prescription in Sutton
- Online prescription in Firhouse
- Online prescription in Naul
- All of Co. Dublin →
More ways to find a doctor in Balbriggan
It is the same DrCall service and the same booking — pick whichever wording matches what you are looking for:
- Online doctor in Balbriggan
- Online GP in Balbriggan
- Online Dr in Balbriggan
- Video GP in Balbriggan
- Same-day doctor in Balbriggan
- Online sick cert in Balbriggan
We also see patients in neighbouring counties:
- Online prescription in Co. Meath
- Online prescription in Co. Kildare
- Online prescription in Co. Wicklow
Frequently asked questions
How much does an online GP consultation in Balbriggan cost?
A DrCall online consultation starts from €35. That covers your consultation, including a sick cert, repeat prescription or referral where clinically appropriate. Your card is only authorised when you book and is charged once a GP confirms your appointment.
Which pharmacy will my online prescription go to?
The one you choose when you book — for example, a pharmacy near Balbriggan. If a prescription is issued, it is sent electronically to that pharmacy.
Can I get any medicine through an online prescription?
No. Your doctor decides what is safe and appropriate after speaking to you. Benzodiazepines, Z-drugs, opioids and stimulants cannot be prescribed through DrCall.
Can I see an online doctor in Balbriggan today?
Yes. DrCall appointments are available every day and most patients can be seen the same day. Choose the next available time on our booking page — the earliest bookable slot is 30 minutes from now.
Can I see a doctor at the weekend in Balbriggan?
Yes. DrCall runs seven days a week, so weekend and evening appointments are available — the booking page shows the live times.
What if I need a doctor in person in Balbriggan tonight?
DrCall is an online service, so we cannot send a doctor to your door. For urgent in-person care when surgeries are closed in Co. Dublin, contact Dubdoc on 01 454 5607 — it is an appointment-only service with its own fees. Dubdoc covers parts of Dublin; some areas have a different service — check the HSE finder if unsure. You can also find your nearest out-of-hours GP or emergency department on the HSE website. In an emergency call 112 or 999. If your concern suits a video or phone consultation, you can book DrCall any day.
Can children see the online doctor?
DrCall is not intended for children under 3. For older children, a parent or guardian should make the booking and be with them during the consultation.
Can I get a prescription or sick cert online in Balbriggan?
Yes, where your doctor considers it clinically appropriate. Prescriptions are sent electronically to the pharmacy you choose, and sick certs are available for work or college. DrCall cannot prescribe benzodiazepines, Z-drugs, opioids or stimulants.