See a doctor online in Galway City today
Galway City is a lively university city on Galway Bay where the River Corrib meets the sea, in Co. Galway.
As the county town of Co. Galway, Galway City is a natural hub for the surrounding area, and DrCall serves patients right across 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.
Same-day and evening doctor appointments in Galway City
Appointments run in 15-minute slots every day of the week, including evenings and weekends, so you can fit a consultation around work, school runs and shifts instead of the other way round.
Getting a same-day GP appointment in Galway City can mean ringing at 8am and hoping. With DrCall you can see the next available time online, pick it, and be seen the same day — the earliest bookable slot is 30 minutes after you book.
- Live availability on the booking page
- Earliest slot 30 minutes from booking
- Evenings and weekends included
- 15-minute slots, video or phone
- Charged only once your GP confirms
Online GP consultation in Galway City: what we can help with
- Advice on coughs, colds, sore throats, skin complaints and other everyday illnesses
- Repeat prescriptions and new prescriptions sent to your pharmacy near Galway City, where appropriate
- Sick certificates and medical certificates for work or college, where clinically appropriate
- Help with asthma, allergy and eczema flare-ups
- Same-day GP appointments by video or phone (subject to availability)
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 Galway City?
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 Galway City
- 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 Galway City or wherever you are.
Online doctor near Galway City: evenings and weekends
DrCall is open every day, including evenings and weekends — handy if you work during the day in Galway City or the surrounding area, or if you need a doctor when the local surgery has closed.
Serving Galway City and nearby towns
DrCall is available right across Co. Galway. People in these places also book an online doctor with us:
- Same-day doctor in Tuam
- Same-day doctor in Loughrea
- Same-day doctor in Ballinasloe
- Same-day doctor in Clifden
- Same-day doctor in Cashel
- Same-day doctor in Oranmore
- Same-day doctor in Salthill
- Same-day doctor in Athenry
- Same-day doctor in Screeb
- Same-day doctor in Glenamaddy
- Same-day doctor in Ballygar
- Same-day doctor in Moycullen
- Same-day doctor in Maum
- Same-day doctor in Milltown
- All of Co. Galway →
More ways to find a doctor in Galway City
It is the same DrCall service and the same booking — pick whichever wording matches what you are looking for:
- Online doctor in Galway City
- Online GP in Galway City
- Online Dr in Galway City
- Video GP in Galway City
- Online sick cert in Galway City
- Online prescription in Galway City
We also see patients in neighbouring counties:
- Same-day doctor in Co. Mayo
- Same-day doctor in Co. Roscommon
- Same-day doctor in Co. Offaly
- Same-day doctor in Co. Tipperary
- Same-day doctor in Co. Clare
Frequently asked questions
How much does an online GP consultation in Galway City 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.
How quickly can I see a doctor in Galway City?
The booking page shows live availability. The earliest appointment you can choose is 30 minutes from the time you book, and on most days there are several slots left the same day.
Can I get an evening or weekend appointment in Galway City?
Yes. DrCall is open seven days a week, with evening appointments as well as daytime ones — check the booking page for the times available.
Can I get a prescription or sick cert online in Galway City?
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 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.
What if I need a doctor in person in Galway City 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.
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.
How long does an online GP consultation take?
A typical consultation lasts around 15 minutes, though your doctor will take the time they need to help you properly.