See a doctor online in Downings today
Downings is in Co. Donegal, in the province of Ulster.
The county town of Co. Donegal is Lifford, and DrCall looks after patients in Downings, Lifford 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 Downings and the surrounding area can skip the journey and speak to a doctor in about 15 minutes.
For people in rural areas around Downings, an online doctor can save a long drive — especially when the nearest surgery is busy or closed.
Getting a sick cert online in Downings
Employers and, for Illness Benefit, the Department of Social Protection may ask for a medical certificate. Policies differ, so check what your employer or college requires before you book.
Not everything can be certified remotely. If your doctor needs to examine you, or your illness needs urgent care, they will tell you and advise on the right next step.
- No waiting room while you are unwell
- From €35, charged only once confirmed
- Consultation by video or phone with an Irish-registered GP
- Certificate issued where clinically appropriate
- Same-day appointments, 7 days a week
Online GP consultation in Downings: what we can help with
- Assessment of urinary, chest and ear infections where appropriate
- Referral letters to specialists and for scans, where clinically appropriate
- Same-day GP appointments by video or phone (subject to availability)
- Help with asthma, allergy and eczema flare-ups
- 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 Downings?
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. Donegal:
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 Downings
- Choose a timeSee the live times on the booking page and take the one that suits you — slots are 15 minutes and start 30 minutes from now.
- Tell us what’s wrongAdd your contact details, your usual pharmacy and a few words on why you want to see a doctor.
- Authorise your cardWe place a hold on your card. You are not charged until a GP has confirmed your appointment.
- See your doctorAt the booked time your Irish-registered GP contacts you by phone or video — at home in Downings or wherever you are.
Online doctor near Downings: evenings and weekends
DrCall is open every day, including evenings and weekends — handy if you work during the day in Downings or the surrounding area, or if you need a doctor when the local surgery has closed.
Serving Downings and nearby towns
DrCall is available right across Co. Donegal. People in these places also book an online doctor with us:
- Online sick cert in Ballybofey
- Online sick cert in Buncrana
- Online sick cert in Bundoran
- Online sick cert in Letterkenny
- Online sick cert in Killybegs
- Online sick cert in Ballyshannon
- Online sick cert in Donegal Town
- Online sick cert in Frosses
- Online sick cert in Lifford
- Online sick cert in Carrigart
- Online sick cert in Dunkineely
- Online sick cert in Muff
- Online sick cert in Bridgend
- Online sick cert in Ballintra
- All of Co. Donegal →
More ways to find a doctor in Downings
It is the same DrCall service and the same booking — pick whichever wording matches what you are looking for:
- Online doctor in Downings
- Online GP in Downings
- Online Dr in Downings
- Video GP in Downings
- Same-day doctor in Downings
- Online prescription in Downings
We also see patients in neighbouring counties:
Frequently asked questions
How much does an online GP consultation in Downings 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.
Will my employer accept an online sick cert?
A certificate issued after a genuine consultation with an Irish-registered doctor is normally accepted, but employer policies vary. If you are unsure, check with your employer or HR before you book.
Can you backdate a sick cert for me in Downings?
Only if your doctor has a clinical reason, based on your consultation. They cannot backdate a certificate simply because it is requested.
What if I need to be seen in person?
If a physical examination is needed, your doctor will explain why and advise on the best next step. In an emergency, call 112 or 999 or go to your nearest emergency department.
Which pharmacy will my prescription go to?
The pharmacy you choose when you book. If your doctor issues a prescription it is sent electronically to that pharmacy, so you can collect it close to Downings.
What if I need a doctor in person in Downings 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. Donegal, contact NoWDOC and local Donegal out-of-hours services — it is an appointment-only service with its own fees. Donegal is served by more than one out-of-hours service depending on where you live — use the HSE finder to find yours. 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.
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 Downings — or anywhere else in Ireland — and still see an Irish-registered GP.
Can I see an online doctor in Downings 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.