See a doctor online in Donabate today
You'll find Donabate in Co. Dublin, part of Ireland's Leinster province.
The county town of Co. Dublin is Dublin City, and DrCall looks after patients in Donabate, 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 Donabate and the surrounding area can skip the journey and speak to a doctor in about 15 minutes.
Online prescriptions in Donabate: what to expect
Some medicines cannot be prescribed through DrCall at all: benzodiazepines, Z-drugs, opioids and stimulants are never prescribed.
Choose your pharmacy when you book. Where a prescription is issued, it is sent electronically to that pharmacy, so you can collect it close to home in Donabate rather than posting anything.
- From €35, charged only once confirmed
- Doctor assessment first — no “order and pay” prescriptions
- 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
Online GP consultation in Donabate: what we can help with
- Same-day GP appointments by video or phone (subject to availability)
- Ongoing advice and prescription support for long-term conditions
- Referral letters to specialists and for scans, where clinically appropriate
- Women’s and men’s health, contraception and sexual health advice
- Advice on coughs, colds, sore throats, skin complaints and other everyday illnesses
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 Donabate?
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 Donabate
- 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 Donabate.
Online doctor near Donabate: evenings and weekends
DrCall is open every day, including evenings and weekends — handy if you work during the day in Donabate or the surrounding area, or if you need a doctor when the local surgery has closed.
Serving Donabate 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 Cherrywood
- Online prescription in Foxrock
- Online prescription in Skerries
- Online prescription in Stoneybatter
- Online prescription in Loughshinny
- Online prescription in Ballymun
- Online prescription in Rolestown
- Online prescription in Ballybrack
- Online prescription in Rathfarnham
- Online prescription in Malahide
- Online prescription in Loughlinstown
- Online prescription in Palmerstown
- Online prescription in Ballyboughal
- All of Co. Dublin →
More ways to find a doctor in Donabate
It is the same DrCall service and the same booking — pick whichever wording matches what you are looking for:
- Online doctor in Donabate
- Online GP in Donabate
- Online Dr in Donabate
- Video GP in Donabate
- Same-day doctor in Donabate
- Online sick cert in Donabate
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 Donabate 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 Donabate. 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.
Is an online doctor consultation private and safe?
Yes. Consultations use secure, GDPR-compliant technology, our doctors follow Irish Medical Council guidelines, and the same doctor–patient confidentiality applies as in a face-to-face visit.
How long does an online GP consultation take?
A typical consultation lasts around 15 minutes, though your doctor will take the time they need to help you properly.
What if I need a doctor in person in Donabate 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.
Do I have to travel to see the doctor?
No. Consultations take place by secure video or phone, so you can be at home in Donabate — or anywhere else in Ireland — and still see an Irish-registered GP.