See a doctor online in Rathkeale today
You'll find Rathkeale in Co. Limerick, part of Ireland's Munster province.
Whether you are in Rathkeale or elsewhere in Co. Limerick — Limerick City included — you can book the same online GP service.
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.
For people in rural areas around Rathkeale, an online doctor can save a long drive — especially when the nearest surgery is busy or closed.
How a video or phone GP appointment works in Rathkeale
After you book, your doctor contacts you at the time you chose — by phone call or WhatsApp video call, on the number you gave when booking. There is nothing to install and no account to create.
If the signal drops, your doctor will simply call you back. If a problem cannot be dealt with remotely, they will explain what to do next.
- Same price whether it is video or phone: from €35
- Doctor calls you at your booked time
- Phone or WhatsApp video — nothing to install
- Find a quiet, private place with a signal
- Have your medicines list to hand
Online GP consultation in Rathkeale: what we can help with
- Same-day GP appointments by video or phone (subject to availability)
- Help with asthma, allergy and eczema flare-ups
- Advice on coughs, colds, sore throats, skin complaints and other everyday illnesses
- Assessment of urinary, chest and ear infections where appropriate
- Women’s and men’s health, contraception and sexual health advice
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 Rathkeale?
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. Limerick:
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 Rathkeale
- 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 Rathkeale or wherever you are.
Online doctor near Rathkeale: evenings and weekends
DrCall is open every day, including evenings and weekends — handy if you work during the day in Rathkeale or the surrounding area, or if you need a doctor when the local surgery has closed.
Serving Rathkeale and nearby towns
DrCall is available right across Co. Limerick. People in these places also book an online doctor with us:
- Video GP in Limerick City
- Video GP in Abbeyfeale
- Video GP in Newcastle West
- Video GP in Adare
- Video GP in Shanagolden
- Video GP in Croom
- Video GP in Ballysteen
- Video GP in Foynes
- Video GP in Grange
- Video GP in Templeglantine
- Video GP in Cappamore
- Video GP in Pallaskenry
- Video GP in Dromin
- Video GP in Tournafulla
- All of Co. Limerick →
More ways to find a doctor in Rathkeale
It is the same DrCall service and the same booking — pick whichever wording matches what you are looking for:
- Online doctor in Rathkeale
- Online GP in Rathkeale
- Online Dr in Rathkeale
- Same-day doctor in Rathkeale
- Online sick cert in Rathkeale
- Online prescription in Rathkeale
We also see patients in neighbouring counties:
Frequently asked questions
How much does an online GP consultation in Rathkeale 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.
Do I need to download an app for a video GP appointment?
No. Your doctor contacts you by phone call or WhatsApp video call on the number you provide when booking. You do not need a DrCall account.
What if my connection is poor in Rathkeale?
Tell the doctor straight away. A normal phone call usually works even where video does not, and your doctor can call you back if the line drops.
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 see an online doctor in Rathkeale today?
Yes. DrCall appointments are available every day and most patients can be seen the same day. Choose the next available time on our booking page — the earliest bookable slot is 30 minutes from now.
What if I need a doctor in person in Rathkeale 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. Limerick, contact Shannondoc on 0818 123 500 — 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.
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 Rathkeale.
When can I book an online doctor?
Appointments are available seven days a week, including evenings and weekends, in 15-minute slots. The booking page shows the live, bookable times.