St Bricin's Military Hospital

St Bricin's Military Hospital (Irish: Ospidéal Míleata Naomh Bricin) is a military hospital in Dublin, Ireland, serving members of the Irish Defence Forces and under the administration of the Army's Medical Corps.[1]

St Bricin's Military Hospital
Defence Forces
The hospital, circa 1907-1913.
Location of hospital on map of Dublin
Geography
LocationArbour Hill, Dublin, Ireland
Coordinates53°21′05″N 6°17′30″W
Organisation
FundingGovernment hospital
TypeMilitary
Affiliated universityNone
Links
ListsHospitals in the Republic of Ireland

History

The hospital was founded as the King George V Hospital in 1909, and was transferred to the authorities of the new Irish Free State in 1922. The hospital was named after Saint Bricín of Tomregan, because of his skill as a surgeon in 7th century Ireland.[2]

In 2005 consideration was given to making the hospital available for public use to ease pressure on accident and emergency departments.[3]

References
  1. "1909 – St Bricin's Military Hospital, Arbour Hill, Dublin". Archiseek. Retrieved 24 March 2019.
  2. Murray, Kevin. "Baile in Scáil and Baile Bricín." Éigse 33 (2002): 49-56.
  3. "Use of military hospital ruled out". Irish Times. 20 April 2005. Retrieved 5 May 2019.

See also
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