Flowers for University Hospital Kerry
University Hospital Kerry on Quill Street, Tralee, used to be called Kerry General Hospital. Ask on the ward about flowers before ordering.
University Hospital Kerry is the main public hospital for County Kerry, on Quill Street in Tralee. It opened in 1984 as Tralee General Hospital, replacing the old St Catherine's Hospital across the street, later became Kerry General Hospital and was renamed University Hospital Kerry in February 2016. It has about 377 beds, provides acute services and delivers nearly 1,500 babies a year. It is a teaching hospital linked to University College Cork and also serves parts of north Cork and west Limerick.
Old name, new name
Many people in Kerry still say 'Kerry General'. On the order, write University Hospital Kerry, Quill Street, Tralee, and the ward the patient is on. Tralee also has a private hospital, the Bon Secours, so be sure which of the two the patient is in.
Flowers for a new baby
The maternity unit is busy and space by the bed is limited. Ask the family whether flowers are allowed, or send them to the home after mother and baby are discharged. A small, lightly scented bouquet is best if they are welcome on the ward.
Flowers for other patients
Rules on flowers vary between wards, and intensive care and similar units usually do not allow them. Ring the ward first. If flowers are not allowed, a bouquet at home after discharge is a kind alternative. For deliveries to homes in the town, see the Tralee page.
Did you know? University Hospital Kerry opened in 1984 as Tralee General Hospital and has carried its present name since February 2016.
Frequently asked questions about flowers to University Hospital Kerry
Is Kerry General Hospital the same as University Hospital Kerry?
Yes. The hospital on Quill Street in Tralee was called Kerry General Hospital until it was renamed University Hospital Kerry in 2016. The current name is the one to put on the order.
What about flowers for a new mother in the maternity unit?
Check with the family or the hospital first, as maternity wards are short of space and may restrict fresh flowers. Sending flowers to the home a few days after the birth is often the better choice.
What if the patient is in the Bon Secours in Tralee instead?
The Bon Secours is a different, private hospital in the town, and this site has a separate page for it. Confirm which hospital the patient is in before ordering, so the flowers go to the right place.