RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences is pleased to announce Blackrock Health, as the lead partner for Ireland’s first public health gallery.

This innovative gallery will be a cornerstone of RCSI’s €95 million campus transformation project, located at 118 St Stephen’s Green, which will provide essential infrastructure for cutting-edge health sciences research, innovation, and community engagement. 

Opening to the public in spring 2026, the new public health gallery will offer a diverse range of programmes, workshops and exhibitions aimed at enhancing public understanding of health sciences and medical research. The gallery underscores RCSI’s commitment to delivering on the third UN Sustainable Development Goal, to ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all ages. Located at the new building's entrance, it will serve as a dynamic hub to foster meaningful dialogue on health and well-being, making medical knowledge accessible and engaging. 

This gallery is an extension of RCSI’s longstanding commitment to public health education, building on the success of the RCSI MyHealth series, a flagship public engagement initiative launched over a decade ago. The series, which transitioned online during the COVID-19 pandemic, has played a crucial role in addressing public health concerns and empowering individuals to take control of their health and well-being.

Professor Cathal Kelly, Vice Chancellor, RCSI, expressed his enthusiasm for the partnership: “We are delighted to welcome Blackrock Health as the lead partner for our forthcoming public health gallery. This collaboration is a testament to our shared commitment to advancing health education and enhancing public health across Ireland. With the support of Blackrock Health, our academics, scientists and clinicians will pioneer new forms of health-related public engagement, empowering individuals and communities to lead longer, healthier lives.”

Blackrock Health, combining Hermitage, Blackrock, Galway and Limerick Clinics, is Ireland’s leading private hospital group providing easy access for patients to 600 highly-skilled consultants in 50 medical specialties. The group recently announced a major investment of €500 million to facilitate expansion across all three hospitals (Blackrock, Galway and Hermitage Clinics), creating up to 1,000 new jobs.   

Dr Caroline Whelan, CEO of Blackrock Health said: “We are proud to support RCSI on this hugely important initiative. The healthcare landscape in Ireland is changing and it is more important than ever for education and engagement with the public to empower them to take ownership of their health and well-being. At Blackrock Health, we bring decades of experience in delivering patient care and medical excellence and this partnership reflects our commitment to promoting conversations about how to improve health outcomes in Ireland."