What happens at a hearing test?

About 45 to 60 minutes. Otoscopy first, then a hearing test in a quiet clinic room, including speech-in-noise when it helps. We talk through the audiogram in ordinary words. Adults do not need a GP letter.

How much are hearing aids?

Hearing aids start from fully covered basic PRSI models. The PRSI you have already paid can cover the full cost of both ears if you qualify. More advanced models from €350 per aid after the PRSI grant (€850 per aid before the grant). We give a written quote after your test.

What is the PRSI grant?

Treatment Benefit: up to €500 per ear, €1,000 for both ears, plus €100 towards repairs, once every four years. Bring your PPS number. HearMed is on the panel.

Do you do same-day wax removal?

Often yes. Ear wax removal is €60 in clinic. Home wax removal is €100. Call the clinic number on this page and we will tell you what the diary looks like today.

Do you do home visits?

Yes, nationwide. Ring 0818 058 058 if you cannot travel.

We see people aged 12 and over in clinic. Children under 12 go through HSE paediatric audiology. Adults do not need a GP referral for a free private hearing test. HSE audiology for medical card holders usually needs a GP letter and a waitlist.

Which hearing aids do you fit?

HearMed fits Oticon, Widex, Signia, Phonak, ReSound, Starkey, Bernafon and Unitron. Hearing aids start from fully covered basic PRSI models. More advanced models from €350 per aid after the PRSI grant (€850 per aid before the grant).

What is the warranty?

A four-year manufacturer warranty. Servicing in that period is free for paid aids. Loaners if yours go away for repair. Programming is free if you need it.

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HearMed clinic reception with the HearMed Acoustic Healthcare sign above the desk

Free hearing tests, locally in Ireland. No referral.

Tullamore, Portlaoise, Portumna, Newbridge and Athenry. Up to €1,000 PRSI grant.

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How we can help

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Portlaoise, Tullamore and Portumna are full-time HearMed clinics. Portlaoise is open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Newbridge is every Tuesday in Cosgrove’s. Athenry is every second Wednesday.

PortlaoiseMonday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Call 057 863 8181 to book.057 863 8181 See location
TullamoreFull-time HearMed clinic057 934 9388 See location
Cosgrove’sNewbridgeEvery Tuesday. Next open: Tuesday, 10 November. Call 0818 058 058 to book.0818 058 058 See location
PortumnaFull-time HearMed clinic090 970 2984 See location
O’Flaherty’sAthenryEvery second Wednesday. Next open: Wednesday, 18 November. Call 0818 058 058 to book.0818 058 058 See location

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HearMed Tullamore

Patrick Street, Tullamore, Co. Offaly, R35 F2X0

Get directions

Tullamore
Patrick Street, Tullamore, Co. Offaly
057 934 9388
Portlaoise
Unit 4, Bridge Street Centre, Portlaoise, Co. Laois
057 863 8181
Portumna
Clonfert Avenue, Portumna, Co. Galway
090 970 2984
Newbridge
Cosgrove’s Pharmacy, Edward St, Kilbelin, Newbridge, Co. Kildare
0818 058 058
Athenry
O’Flaherty’s Pharmacy, Unit 14/15 Athenry Shopping Centre, Prospect, Athenry, Co. Galway
0818 058 058

What to expect

No referral: Adults book a free private hearing test themselves. No GP or ENT letter. HSE audiology for medical card holders usually needs a GP referral and a waitlist. Children under 12 go through HSE paediatric audiology, not our adult clinics.
PRSI at the till: Up to €1,000 for both ears if you qualify. HearMed is on the panel. Bring your PPS number.
Results explained: Rose Multaney and Rauri Keogh are the directors. You leave with the audiogram explained in ordinary words.

Cannot travel? We do home visits. Call 0818 058 058 and we will see if we can come to you.

The audiologists

Rauri Keogh

Senior Audiologist and Director

Dip HE HAA

Rauri Keogh qualified as an audiologist in Queen Margaret University in Edinburgh. Rauri is committed to delivering phenomenal patient care, and has worked in the hearing care business for over 8 years both running GP surgeries and full time clinics. Rauri treats every patient as if they are a member of his family.

Rose Multaney

Senior Audiologist and Director

BSc (Hons) Audiology

Rose is a fully qualified audiologist, with many years of experience in hearing health care. She is also qualified in micro suction wax removal. Rose is a Senior Audiologist and Director of HearMed Healthcare and prides herself in caring for her clients and their families and has an in-depth knowledge of the business. She is known for her kind, caring and ethical approach when it comes to your hearing needs.

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Many thanks to Travis for taking such wonderful care of my brother who has special needs. Travis your light hearted approach put James totally at ease and he was very relaxed as his ear wax was removed. We were worried this could be a stressful experience for James as he doesn't like anyone going near his ears but he was totally at ease in your care.

Sarah

HearMed Portlaoise

August 2026