People in County Wexford who need to register a birth, death or marriage should note an important service update. The Health Service Executive (HSE) has announced a temporary change to the Wexford Civil Registration service at Ely Hospital, Ferrybank, after water-related damage affected the ground floor of the building.
The closure applies to the Civil Registration Service office at Ely Hospital only. The HSE has confirmed that day procedures and outpatient appointments linked to Wexford General Hospital and taking place in Ely Hospital are continuing as normal, so patients attending those services are not affected by this development.
Wexford Civil Registration office temporarily closed at Ely Hospital
According to the HSE, the Wexford Civil Registration office has had to close temporarily while reinstatement works are carried out. During this period, alternative arrangements have been put in place for people across the county who need civil registration support.
This update is especially relevant for anyone dealing with time-sensitive documentation involving births, deaths and marriages. In Ireland, these public-facing services are a key part of the wider gov.ie ecosystem, with local delivery often supported through the Health Service Executive (HSE) and related public administration systems.
Services that remain unchanged
- Wexford General Hospital day procedures continue as scheduled
- Outpatient appointments at Ely Hospital are not impacted
- Confirmed marriage ceremonies for Wexford will still go ahead
- The HSE will contact couples and parties involved in marriage ceremonies directly if needed
The HSE has also apologised for the inconvenience and said it is working to reopen the Wexford office as soon as practicable.
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Alternative Civil Registration offices for Wexford residents
While the Ely Hospital office remains closed, the HSE says the Civil Registration service is available from nearby locations. People are advised to contact the offices directly to confirm opening hours before travelling.
Available offices
- Enniscorthy – HSE Health Centre, Mill Park Road, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford, Y21 H2X3. Email: Crs.Enniscorthy@hse.ie. Phone: (053) 924 3706
- New Ross – HSE Health Centre, Hospital Grounds, Chambersland, New Ross, Co. Wexford, Y34 WY18. Email: Crs.Wexford@hse.ie. Phone: (051) 440 200
- Waterford – HSE Community Care Centre, Cork Road, Waterford, X91 VX09. Email: Crs.Waterford@hse.ie. Phone: (051) 842 824 or (051) 842 825
The usual Wexford Civil Registration phone number, (053) 919 8260, remains active with a voicemail message directing callers to the correct service contacts. The Wexford office email, Crs.Wexford@hse.ie, is also still in use as a contact point.
How to book birth and death registrations
People can continue to make appointments online for a date and time that suits them. The HSE says users can also reschedule or cancel online bookings, while certificates may be purchased by phone.
- Birth registration appointments can be booked through the HSE’s online service
- Death registration appointments are also available online
- Marriage registration information remains available through official HSE guidance
This kind of update is important for residents navigating public services in areas such as Health, Social Protection, Local Government and Heritage, and other agencies including the Revenue Commissioners, Citizens Information Board and Department of the Taoiseach, where accurate records often support wider administrative processes.
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What Wexford residents should do next
If you need the Wexford Civil Registration service in the coming weeks, check the alternative office locations first and contact them before visiting. If your matter relates to a confirmed marriage ceremony, the HSE has said arrangements will continue and affected people will be contacted directly.
For now, the key takeaway is clear: the Wexford Civil Registration office at Ely Hospital is temporarily closed, but essential registration services remain available through alternative HSE locations and online booking channels. Residents should use the temporary contact points until the Wexford Civil Registration office reopens.
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