If you are looking for HIV test there are various places around the country that can provide it. Depending on where you are living, working or where you would prefer to do the test will depend on where you go for the test.

The test is free; some places provide the consultation for free, some places require payment for the consultation and some places will provide the consultation for free if you are on a medical card. It is entirely up to where you go and whether you pay or not.

As the Red Ribbon Project is a Mid West service we will concentrate on the testing places in the Mid West (Limerick, Tipperary North and Clare). If you would like information about other places in the country to get a HIV test please see our useful contacts.

STI, Sexual Health and GUM Clinics

The STI clinic in the Regional Hospital Limerick provides HIV testing for free by appointment. This sexual health team also run STI clinics in Nenagh and Ennis. Call 061 482382 to make an appointment at either Limerick, Nenagh or Ennis.

If you require an appointment in Nenagh or Ennis then just say so when you call them. They do require that once you have chosen a clinic for testing you would return to that clinic for results and any treatment you might need.

This test is not on your medical record. This is a confidential service and the information is not passed to your GP (Doctor).

Specialised Testing Services

Apart from the standard specialised testing services throughout Ireland for pregnant women and people seeking asylum, there are no other specific specialised testing services in the Mid West Region to date.

The STI team at the regional hospital is happy to test men who have sex with men, IV drug users and sex workers in confidence.

Family doctor (GP)

Most GP's will provide testing for HIV if requested. The test is free but you may have to pay for the doctors visit.

This test will remain on your medical record.