CHI at Connolly Celebrates Treating Over 100,000 Children and Young People
Staff in Children’s Health Ireland (CHI) at Connolly are proud to announce that they have now seen and treated over 100,000 patients since opening in 2019 — a major milestone in delivering child-centred care to communities in Dublin and surrounding areas.
May 15, 2025
CHI at Connolly staff treat children with minor injuries and illnesses (by appointment) that are not life-threatening and do not require a visit to the Emergency Department (ED). A triage system is used to ensure that the patients with the most urgent needs are treated first. Outpatient Clinics are also held in CHI at Connolly.
The 100,000th patient to attend at CHI at Connolly was 12-year-old Olivia Murphy, who came to the Urgent Care Centre after injuring her arm at gymnastics. Olivia received excellent care and is thankfully doing really well.
“Olivia does gymnastics and attended CHI at Connolly with a sore wrist. After a thorough investigation, they found it was not broken but more than likely sprained and thankfully today she is in no more pain with it.
To mark this achievement, CHI at Connolly hosted a celebration on Wednesday, 14th May with fun for all ages — including an ice cream truck, garden games, face painting, and more. Staff, patients, and families joined together to celebrate the success and growth of the service.
Services will continue as usual on the day for attending patients.
In 2024, CHI at Connolly recorded:
- 24,284 attendances at the Urgent Care Centre
- 9,956 outpatient appointments.
These attendances include
- 10,818 Injury - burns, fractures, sprains and superficial
- 864 Eye and ear problems
- 4,123 Respiratory
The Urgent Care Centre uses a flexible and responsive model of care, which was introduced in February 2023. This model allows staff to adapt services based on acuity, patient needs, and staff availability, ensuring timely and appropriate care for all patients.
“This milestone is a testament to our incredible staff and their commitment to delivering flexible, high-quality care. Reaching 100,000 patients in just a few years shows the real impact CHI at Connolly is having on children, young people, and families.
The Urgent Care Centre is available for children aged 0–16 years by appointment and is part of CHI’s broader commitment to integrated paediatric healthcare across Ireland.
