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South Infirmary / Victoria University Hospital

South Infirmary Hospital was opened in 1761 and was established by an Act of Parliament. A 1917 report highlighted that the South Infirmary reported “large numbers” applying for admission into the wards and attending at the external departments. The Victoria Hospital, Cork was founded as ‘The County and City of Cork Hospital for Women and Children’ and was opened on Union Quay on 4 th September 1874. It was moved to 46 Pope’s Quay on 31 st October, 1876 and to its present site on 16 th September, 1885. In 1901, its name was changed to ‘The Victoria Hospital for Women and Children.’ In 1988, the Victoria Hospital (operated by a Protestant Charity) created ecumenical history by amalgamating with the South Infirmary Hospital (run by a Roman Catholic Charity) next door to form one hospital. Both charities continue to nominate members of the Board of the Hospital which became known as The South Infirmary-Victoria University Hospital Ltd. (SIVUH)

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