See a doctor online in Letterkenny today
Letterkenny is Donegal's largest town, on the banks of the River Swilly, in Co. Donegal.
Whether you are in Letterkenny or elsewhere in Co. Donegal — Lifford included — you can book the same online GP service.
An in-person GP appointment in Letterkenny isn't always quick to get. With an online consultation you can speak to a doctor from home or work, have prescriptions sent to your local pharmacy and get a sick cert where clinically appropriate.
Getting a sick cert online in Letterkenny
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.
A certificate is never automatic. Your doctor must be satisfied, from your consultation, that you are genuinely unfit for work or study, and the certificate covers the period the doctor judges reasonable. Backdating is only possible where there is a clinical reason for it.
- 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
- No waiting room while you are unwell
Online GP consultation in Letterkenny: what we can help with
- Ongoing advice and prescription support for long-term conditions
- Support with stress, anxiety, low mood and sleep problems
- Same-day GP appointments by video or phone (subject to availability)
- Referral letters to specialists and for scans, where clinically appropriate
- 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 Letterkenny?
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 Letterkenny
- 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 Letterkenny.
Online doctor near Letterkenny: evenings and weekends
DrCall is open every day, including evenings and weekends — handy if you work during the day in Letterkenny or the surrounding area, or if you need a doctor when the local surgery has closed.
Serving Letterkenny 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 Bundoran
- Online sick cert in Killybegs
- Online sick cert in Buncrana
- Online sick cert in Donegal Town
- Online sick cert in Ballyshannon
- Online sick cert in Ballybofey
- Online sick cert in Kincasslagh
- Online sick cert in Ballintra
- Online sick cert in Mountcharles
- Online sick cert in Killygordon
- Online sick cert in Carrigart
- Online sick cert in Dungloe
- Online sick cert in Rathmullan
- Online sick cert in Gweedore
- All of Co. Donegal →
More ways to find a doctor in Letterkenny
It is the same DrCall service and the same booking — pick whichever wording matches what you are looking for:
- Online doctor in Letterkenny
- Online GP in Letterkenny
- Online Dr in Letterkenny
- Video GP in Letterkenny
- Same-day doctor in Letterkenny
- Online prescription in Letterkenny
We also see patients in neighbouring counties:
Frequently asked questions
How much does an online GP consultation in Letterkenny 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 Letterkenny?
Only if your doctor has a clinical reason, based on your consultation. They cannot backdate a certificate simply because it is requested.
What happens after I book an appointment?
Your request goes to our team, who confirm it or suggest another time. Your card is only authorised at booking and is charged once your GP confirms. You will get an email at each step.
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.
What if I need a doctor in person in Letterkenny 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.
Can I get a prescription or sick cert online in Letterkenny?
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.
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 Letterkenny — or anywhere else in Ireland — and still see an Irish-registered GP.