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Bank Holiday Opening Hours

Dear Patients . We are closed for the Bank Holiday weekend from Friday 30th January at 5pm and reopening on Tuesday 3rd February. If you require medical attention during this time please contact DDOC on 0818 22 44 76. Wishing you all a lovely Bank Holiday Weekend.
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🎄 Christmas Jumper Day – Supporting Saint Francis Hospice 🎄 We’re delighted to be taking part in Christmas Jumper Day in aid of Saint Francis Hospice. On 22 – 24th December , our team will be wearing festive jumpers to help raise funds for this much-loved local charity, which provides specialist end-of-life care and support […]
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Christmas Opening Hours

Ardara Family Practice are closed from 1pm on Wednesday 24th Dec and all day on Thursday 25th Dec, Friday 26th Dec & Thursday 1st Jan 2026. Patients can contact DDOC for emergencies when we are closed on 0818 22 44 76 We would like to wish all our patients and colleagues a peaceful Christmas & […]
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Winter Respiratory Clinic Notice

Ardara Family Practice 8 December 2025 – 15 February 2026 To help manage the busy winter period, Ardara Family Practice will be running extra Acute Winter Respiratory Clinics. These clinics are designed for patients with new respiratory symptoms, such as: Coughs Colds Breathing difficulties Other sudden-onset respiratory issues Clinic Purpose Please note:These clinics are for […]
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Bank Holiday Opening Hours

Dear Patients   We are closed for the Bank Holiday weekend from Friday 24th October at 6pm and reopening on Tuesday 28th October.   If you require medical attention during this time please contact DDOC on 0818 22 44 76.   Wishing you all a lovely Bank Holiday Weekend
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Treat your Respiratory Tract Infection

❌ Antibiotics do not work for colds, flu, or most coughs Most coughs, colds, sore throats, sinus and ear infections are caused by viruses. Antibiotics are not needed in the majority of cases — your body can usually fight these infections on its own. Your doctor will assess whether antibiotics are appropriate. How long do […]
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Vitamin D

🌞 Vitamin D – Important for Everyone Everyone in Ireland should take a vitamin D supplement. The amount you need depends on your age, skin tone, circumstances, and the time of year. People with darker skin (e.g. African, African-Caribbean, South Asian) may not make enough vitamin D from sunlight. Vitamin D is measured in micrograms […]
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Flu & Covid Vaccination Clinics

💉 Winter Flu & COVID Vaccination Clinics 2025 Our vaccination clinics are now open and filling up quickly.Protect yourself and your loved ones this winter. You are eligible if you are:✔️ 60 years or older✔️ Pregnant✔️ Receiving cancer treatment✔️ Have a BMI of 40+✔️ On immunosuppressant medication✔️ A registered patient with our practice 📞 Call […]
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RSV Immunisations

🛡️ Protect Your Baby from RSV This Winter RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus) is a common winter virus. For babies, it can cause serious illness. 1 in 2 babies get RSV each year 4 in 100 are hospitalised ✅ Free RSV Immunisation (Nirsevimab) 1 injection protects your baby for the whole winter Works straight away Can […]
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Bank Holiday Opening Hours

Dear Patients . We are closed for the Bank Holiday weekend from Friday 1st August at 6pm and reopening on Tuesday 5th August. If you require medical attention during this time please contact DDOC on 0818 22 44 76. Wishing you all a lovely Bank Holiday Weekend.
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