See a doctor online in Spiddal today
Spiddal is in Co. Galway, in the province of Connacht.
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.
Getting a sick cert online in Spiddal
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.
If you are too unwell to work or study, you may need a medical certificate. You can book an online consultation from Spiddal, explain your illness to an Irish-registered GP, and — where your doctor considers it clinically appropriate — receive a sick cert without having to sit in a waiting room while unwell.
- 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 Spiddal: what we can help with
- Support with stress, anxiety, low mood and sleep problems
- Ongoing advice and prescription support for long-term conditions
- Help with asthma, allergy and eczema flare-ups
- Sick certificates and medical certificates for work or college, 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 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 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 Spiddal or wherever you are.
Online doctor near Spiddal: evenings and weekends
DrCall is open every day, including evenings and weekends — handy if you work during the day in Spiddal or the surrounding area, or if you need a doctor when the local surgery has closed.
Serving Spiddal and nearby towns
DrCall is available right across Co. Galway. People in these places also book an online doctor with us:
- Online sick cert in Salthill
- Online sick cert in Oranmore
- Online sick cert in Athenry
- Online sick cert in Loughrea
- Online sick cert in Galway City
- Online sick cert in Clifden
- Online sick cert in Ballinasloe
- Online sick cert in Tuam
- Online sick cert in Cashel
- Online sick cert in Rosmuc
- Online sick cert in Headford
- Online sick cert in Abbeyknockmoy
- Online sick cert in Leenane
- Online sick cert in Inverin
- 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 prescription in Spiddal
We also see patients in neighbouring counties:
- Online sick cert in Co. Mayo
- Online sick cert in Co. Roscommon
- Online sick cert in Co. Offaly
- Online sick cert in Co. Tipperary
- Online sick cert 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.
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 Spiddal?
Only if your doctor has a clinical reason, based on your consultation. They cannot backdate a certificate simply because it is requested.
Can I book a follow-up if I need one?
Yes. If your doctor wants to review you again they will say so, and you can simply book another appointment online.
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.
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 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.
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.