Nurses and doctors moving to Cork, Galway or Limerick: rooms near the hospital
Starting at Cork University Hospital, the Mercy, University Hospital Galway or University Hospital Limerick? Where to look for a room, short-term first, and what to check for shift work.
- Rooms near Cork University Hospital
- Rooms near Mercy University Hospital
- Rooms near University Hospital Galway
- Rooms near University Hospital Limerick
- Short-term rooms
- HSE – University Hospital Limerick
- An Garda Síochána – fraud
Rooms near each hospital
Cork University Hospital is in Wilton, near Bishopstown; the Mercy University Hospital is in Cork city centre. University Hospital Galway is in Newcastle, beside the university. University Hospital Limerick is in Dooradoyle.
StayLister has a page for each hospital showing rooms within 10 km, sorted by distance, with the travel time from each ad.
Start short-term
If you're moving from abroad or another county, book a short-term room for your first few weeks. Then look for a long-term room once you know the area and your roster, and can view in person.
Ask the hospital's HR or accommodation contact: many keep lists of local rooms and digs for new staff.
What to check for shift work
Tell the advertiser you work shifts and nights. Ask about noise in the day, blackout blinds, and whether housemates mind you coming and going late.
Check the trip to the hospital at the times you'll travel, including early morning and late at night, and whether there's parking or a direct bus.
Stay safe
Scammers target people moving for new jobs. Never pay for a room you or someone you trust hasn't viewed, and pay by bank transfer to the person you met.
Common questions
Where should a nurse live near Cork University Hospital?
Wilton and Bishopstown are closest; check the bus or walking route at your shift times.
Should I book a short-term room first?
Often, yes: a few weeks short-term lets you view long-term rooms in person and learn the area.