See a doctor online in Longford Town today
Longford Town is in Co. Longford, in the province of Leinster.
As the county town of Co. Longford, Longford Town is a natural hub for the surrounding area, and DrCall serves patients right across the county.
A video or phone consultation gives you access to the same Irish-registered GPs without the commute. Your doctor can send prescriptions electronically to a pharmacy near you and explain the next steps clearly.
Getting a sick cert online in Longford Town
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 Longford Town: what we can help with
- Same-day GP appointments by video or phone (subject to availability)
- Help with asthma, allergy and eczema flare-ups
- Sick certificates and medical certificates for work or college, where clinically appropriate
- Referral letters to specialists and for scans, 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 Longford Town?
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. Longford:
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 Longford Town
- 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 Longford Town or wherever you are.
Online doctor near Longford Town: evenings and weekends
Appointments run seven days a week. That means you can see an online GP in Longford Town after work, at the weekend, or late in the evening.
Serving Longford Town and nearby towns
DrCall is available right across Co. Longford. People in these places also book an online doctor with us:
- Online sick cert in Drumlish
- Online sick cert in Ardagh
- Online sick cert in Kenagh
- Online sick cert in Aughnacliffe
- Online sick cert in Killashee
- Online sick cert in Ballinalee
- Online sick cert in Colehill
- Online sick cert in Ballymahon
- Online sick cert in Edgeworthstown
- Online sick cert in Keenagh
- Online sick cert in Clondra
- Online sick cert in Legan
- Online sick cert in Granard
- Online sick cert in Lanesborough
- All of Co. Longford →
More ways to find a doctor in Longford Town
It is the same DrCall service and the same booking — pick whichever wording matches what you are looking for:
- Online doctor in Longford Town
- Online GP in Longford Town
- Online Dr in Longford Town
- Video GP in Longford Town
- Same-day doctor in Longford Town
- Online prescription in Longford Town
We also see patients in neighbouring counties:
- Online sick cert in Co. Leitrim
- Online sick cert in Co. Roscommon
- Online sick cert in Co. Westmeath
- Online sick cert in Co. Cavan
Frequently asked questions
How much does an online GP consultation in Longford Town 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 Longford Town?
Only if your doctor has a clinical reason, based on your consultation. They cannot backdate a certificate simply because it is requested.
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.
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 Longford Town.
What if I need a doctor in person in Longford Town 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. Longford, contact MIDOC on 1800 302 702 — 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.
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.
Can I get a prescription or sick cert online in Longford Town?
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.