Medical Centre in Meath to reopen with primary care and mental health services
Renovations are underway for a Medical Centre in Meath, a local councillor has confirmed.
The Medical Centre on Frederick Street in Ashbourne, which has stood unused since 2022, is expected to reopen this year, providing both Primary Care and Mental Health Services to the local community.
Sinn Féin councillor Helen Meyer welcomed the development, saying it is “a positive step for Ashbourne.”
She added that the reopening “will bring vital health services closer to the community and reduce the need for residents to travel.”
The confirmation follows a parliamentary question submitted by fellow Sinn Féin colleague Darren O’Rourke TD.
Cllr Meyer, who has been actively seeking clarity on the future of the building, said the news marks an important milestone for the town. However, she noted it remains “unclear” what this means for other previous users of the centre.
“The senior citizens in Ashbourne used to meet there, but now they have nowhere to go. They have nowhere to call home,” she said.
The centre was used for COVID-19 vaccinations during the pandemic before closing afterward. Its reopening is expected to restore essential healthcare services to Ashbourne while addressing local mental health needs.