The Coombe Hospital

To mark 200 years of The Coombe Hospital, this commemorative coffee table book, written by historian Michael O'Dowd, celebrates a remarkable history of advancing healthcare for women and newborns.

From the opening of the first ward in the old Meath Hospital in 1826 to the hospital’s current home on Cork Street, the book traces two centuries of innovation, progress and change. Through historic photographs, key milestones and personal stories, it captures the people and developments that have contributed significantly towards advancing women's and newborn healthcare in Ireland.