See a doctor online in Spiddal today
You'll find Spiddal in Co. Galway, part of Ireland's Connacht province.
The county town of Co. Galway is Galway City, and DrCall looks after patients in Spiddal, Galway City and every other town and village in the county.
Many people prefer to be seen in the privacy of their own home. Online consultations are confidential, use secure GDPR-compliant technology and follow Irish Medical Council guidelines.
For people in rural areas around Spiddal, an online doctor can save a long drive — especially when the nearest surgery is busy or closed.
Online prescriptions in Spiddal: what to expect
You cannot simply order a prescription online — a doctor has to assess you first. With DrCall you book a short video or phone consultation from Spiddal, discuss the medication and your health with an Irish-registered GP, and, where the doctor considers it safe and appropriate, a prescription is issued.
Some medicines cannot be prescribed through DrCall at all: benzodiazepines, Z-drugs, opioids and stimulants are never prescribed.
- 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
- Sent electronically to the pharmacy you choose, where appropriate
Online GP consultation in Spiddal: what we can help with
- Advice on coughs, colds, sore throats, skin complaints and other everyday illnesses
- Help with asthma, allergy and eczema flare-ups
- Ongoing advice and prescription support for long-term conditions
- Referral letters to specialists and for scans, where clinically appropriate
- Support with stress, anxiety, low mood and sleep problems
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 Spiddal?
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. Galway:
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 Spiddal
- 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 Spiddal.
Online doctor near Spiddal: evenings and weekends
Appointments run seven days a week. That means you can see an online GP in Spiddal after work, at the weekend, or late in the evening.
Serving Spiddal and nearby towns
DrCall is available right across Co. Galway. People in these places also book an online doctor with us:
- Online prescription in Salthill
- Online prescription in Athenry
- Online prescription in Cashel
- Online prescription in Ballinasloe
- Online prescription in Galway City
- Online prescription in Loughrea
- Online prescription in Tuam
- Online prescription in Oranmore
- Online prescription in Clifden
- Online prescription in Woodford
- Online prescription in Portumna
- Online prescription in Clarinbridge
- Online prescription in Glenamaddy
- Online prescription in Screeb
- All of Co. Galway →
More ways to find a doctor in Spiddal
It is the same DrCall service and the same booking — pick whichever wording matches what you are looking for:
- Online doctor in Spiddal
- Online GP in Spiddal
- Online Dr in Spiddal
- Video GP in Spiddal
- Same-day doctor in Spiddal
- Online sick cert in Spiddal
We also see patients in neighbouring counties:
- Online prescription in Co. Mayo
- Online prescription in Co. Roscommon
- Online prescription in Co. Offaly
- Online prescription in Co. Tipperary
- Online prescription in Co. Clare
Frequently asked questions
How much does an online GP consultation in Spiddal 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 Spiddal. 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 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 Spiddal?
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.
What if I need a doctor in person in Spiddal 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. Galway, contact Westdoc on 0818 360 000 — it is an appointment-only service with its own fees. 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 I claim an online GP visit on my health insurance?
Some private health insurers offer cashback or cover for GP visits, so check your policy. DrCall consultations are paid for privately by card.
Can I see a doctor at the weekend in Spiddal?
Yes. DrCall runs seven days a week, so weekend and evening appointments are available — the booking page shows the live times.