See a doctor online in Johnstown today
Johnstown is in Co. Kilkenny, in the province of Leinster.
Whether you are in Johnstown or elsewhere in Co. Kilkenny — Kilkenny City included — you can book the same online GP service.
An in-person GP appointment in Johnstown 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.
For people in rural areas around Johnstown, an online doctor can save a long drive — especially when the nearest surgery is busy or closed.
Same-day and evening doctor appointments in Johnstown
Same-day does not mean emergency. If you have chest pain, difficulty breathing, signs of a stroke or any other emergency, call 112 or 999 straight away.
When you book, your request goes to our team, who confirm it or suggest another time if needed. Your card is only authorised at booking and is charged once your GP confirms the appointment.
- Evenings and weekends included
- 15-minute slots, video or phone
- Charged only once your GP confirms
- Live availability on the booking page
- Earliest slot 30 minutes from booking
Online GP consultation in Johnstown: what we can help with
- Assessment of urinary, chest and ear infections where appropriate
- Same-day GP appointments by video or phone (subject to availability)
- Repeat prescriptions and new prescriptions sent to your pharmacy near Johnstown, where appropriate
- Advice on coughs, colds, sore throats, skin complaints and other everyday illnesses
- Sick certificates and medical certificates for work or college, where clinically 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 Johnstown?
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. Kilkenny:
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 Johnstown
- 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 Johnstown.
Online doctor near Johnstown: evenings and weekends
DrCall is open every day, including evenings and weekends — handy if you work during the day in Johnstown or the surrounding area, or if you need a doctor when the local surgery has closed.
Serving Johnstown and nearby towns
DrCall is available right across Co. Kilkenny. People in these places also book an online doctor with us:
- Same-day doctor in Callan
- Same-day doctor in Kilkenny City
- Same-day doctor in Thomastown
- Same-day doctor in Kells
- Same-day doctor in Freshford
- Same-day doctor in Danesfort
- Same-day doctor in Bennettsbridge
- Same-day doctor in Urlingford
- Same-day doctor in Dunnamaggin
- Same-day doctor in Muckalee
- Same-day doctor in Castlecomer
- Same-day doctor in Piltown
- Same-day doctor in Windgap
- Same-day doctor in Kilmacow
- All of Co. Kilkenny →
More ways to find a doctor in Johnstown
It is the same DrCall service and the same booking — pick whichever wording matches what you are looking for:
- Online doctor in Johnstown
- Online GP in Johnstown
- Online Dr in Johnstown
- Video GP in Johnstown
- Online sick cert in Johnstown
- Online prescription in Johnstown
We also see patients in neighbouring counties:
- Same-day doctor in Co. Laois
- Same-day doctor in Co. Carlow
- Same-day doctor in Co. Wexford
- Same-day doctor in Co. Waterford
- Same-day doctor in Co. Tipperary
Frequently asked questions
How much does an online GP consultation in Johnstown 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 Johnstown?
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 Johnstown?
Yes. DrCall is open seven days a week, with evening appointments as well as daytime ones — check the booking page for the times available.
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.
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.
What if I need a doctor in person in Johnstown 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. Kilkenny, contact Caredoc on 0818 300 365 — 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 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.
Can I get a prescription or sick cert online in Johnstown?
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.