Free Home Testing — Available Across Louth
The HSE offers free at-home STI test kits through sh24.ie. Order online, post your sample, get results by text or phone. Free for everyone aged 17+ in Ireland.
Free HSE Sexual Health Clinics in Louth
Louth has two HSE sexual health clinics — one in Dundalk and one in Drogheda, both sharing the same contact number.
Sexual Health Clinic — Louth County Hospital, Dundalk
📍 Dublin Road, Dundalk, Co. Louth
📞 086 824 1847
Free HSE STI clinic at Louth County Hospital. Full STI screening, HIV testing, treatment, and partner notification. Contact by phone for current clinic days and times, and to book an appointment. No GP referral needed.
Sexual Health Clinic — Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda
📍 Drogheda, Co. Louth
📞 086 824 1847 (appointments) · 041 983 7601 (PEP)
Free HSE STI clinic at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital. Full STI screening, HIV testing, hepatitis, treatment, and partner notification. PEP (Post-Exposure Prophylaxis) for HIV is available — contact 041 983 7601 urgently if you need it.
Contact 086 824 1847 for appointment bookings and current clinic schedule.
Need PEP (Post-Exposure Prophylaxis)?
If you've had a high-risk exposure to HIV in the last 72 hours, PEP may prevent infection. Call 041 983 7601 (Our Lady of Lourdes, Drogheda) urgently or go to the nearest Emergency Department. Time is critical — PEP must be started within 72 hours.
Additional Options
Your GP
Any Louth GP can arrange a full STI screen. Typically €50–€70, free with a medical card. Ask for a "full STI screen" when booking.
SH:24 Home STI Testing
🌐 sh24.ie
Free home kit — HIV, chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis. Plain packaging. Results by text or phone from an HSE clinician.
HSE Helpline & Clinic Finder
Call the HSE Sexual Health Line free on 1800 700 700 (Mon–Fri 8am–8pm, Sat 9am–5pm) for clinic times and advice.
HSE Clinic Finder →