Welcome to HSE Mid West

The Mid West region offers the perfect blend of career opportunities, vibrant communities, and an exceptional quality of life. Whether you’re looking for a fulfilling role in healthcare or a fresh start in a region that values work-life balance, you’ll find it here.

With the UNESCO-listed Cliffs of Moher, the breathtaking Burren Geopark, and the stunning Atlantic coastline, the Mid West is home to some of Ireland’s most iconic natural wonders. The region also offers endless opportunities for outdoor adventure, from scenic hikes to watersports and cycling the 40km Limerick Greenway.

But it’s not just about nature—this is a region full of energy and culture. Limerick city is a thriving urban hub at the heart of the Mid West, with the bustling towns of Ennis, Lahinch, and Nenagh close by. Here, you’ll find everything from arts and music to great food and a welcoming community spirit.

Cliffs of Moher

Who we are

HSE Mid West provides health and social care services across Clare, Limerick, and North Tipperary, offering rewarding career opportunities in a variety of settings—community services, acute hospitals, and the voluntary sector.

Our community healthcare services ensure people receive the right care, in the right place, at the right time, by the right team. With a network of Primary Care Centres and dedicated teams in mental health, health & wellbeing, social care, and disability services, we provide essential care in diverse settings such as people’s homes, day hospitals, community nursing units, hostels, respite care, and residential services.

Our region is home to six acute hospitals, delivering a full range of services, including emergency and scheduled inpatient care, maternity services, outpatient clinics, diagnostics, and specialist treatments. For more information on our hospitals, click here.

We are committed to excellence in healthcare through ongoing research, education, and innovation. Our collaboration with the University of Limerick and the Health Sciences Academy at UHL ensures that our staff have access to cutting-edge training, professional development, and opportunities to advance their careers.

Visit our Regional Spotlight feature dedicated to University Hospital Limerick

Arts and culture

Living in the Mid West means you don’t have to choose between career ambition and quality of life—you can have both.

From vibrancy of city life to the community spirit of its towns and villages, the Mid West offers a rich cultural and social scene. Limerick city is a creative and cultural hub, with theatres, museums, festivals, and live music venues. The region is also home to Ireland’s finest musicians, artists, and performers, ensuring there’s always something happening.

If sport is your passion, you’ll be right at home. Hurling and rugby are at the heart of our communities, with local heroes playing for Munster and All-Ireland winning teams. Whether you want to watch, play, or get involved at a grassroots level, there’s no shortage of opportunities.

Munster Rugby

Connectivity

The Mid West is one of Ireland’s best-connected regions, making it easy to live, work, and travel.

  • Shannon Airport offers direct flights to the US, UK, and Europe, with convenient pre-clearance for US-bound passengers.
  • Fast rail connections link Limerick city to Dublin, Cork, Galway, and Waterford.
  • An extensive road network includes motorways to Dublin and Galway, ensuring quick and easy travel.
  • Comprehensive bus services connect towns and villages across the region.