Harbourside Dental Clinic

Harbourside Dental Clinic
Unit 101, Merchants Quay Business Quarter, Frances St
, Kilrush
+353659052888

Opening hours

  • sunday: (closed)
  • monday: 9h-17:30
  • tuesday: 9h-17:30
  • wednesday: 14:30-18h
  • thursday: 9h-19h
  • friday: 9h-17:30
  • saturday: (closed)

Our comment from Best Dentists Club about Harbourside Dental Clinic:

Harbourside Dental Clinic is a highly regarded dental practice located in Kilrush, known for its exceptional patient care and friendly atmosphere. Patients frequently commend the skill and professionalism of Dr. Niall McCarthy and his team, noting:

  • Outstanding Dentistry: Many patients have expressed their satisfaction with the quality of dental work, citing painless procedures, accurate fillings, and effective treatments for various dental issues.
  • Calming Environment: Numerous reviews highlight the gentle approach and attentiveness of Dr. McCarthy and his staff, who make every effort to ease patient anxiety, especially for those with dental phobias.
  • Friendly Staff: The clinic staff has been praised for their friendliness and willingness to provide comprehensive information about procedures, ensuring that patients feel comfortable and informed throughout their visit.
  • Quick and Efficient Service: Many visitors have appreciated the clinic's ability to respond swiftly to dental emergencies and appointments, adding to the overall positive experience.

Overall, Harbourside Dental Clinic is highly recommended by its patients as a place that transforms the often daunting experience of dental visits into a welcoming and professional one.

Harbourside Dental Clinic: Reviews

4.6/5 (44 Reviews)
Paul Callaghan 8 months ago

Fantastic experience: Had a tooth that had chipped and visited harbourside dental clinic Dr McCarthy took xray and repaired the tooth. Very pleased with the outcome. Would recommend this Dental Clinic.

Harbourside Dental Clinic
Harbourside Dental Clinic

Thank you Paul for your kind review.

Tracey G 11 months ago

Fantastic experience: I recently visited Harbour side dental, for the first time, I was very impressed. Niall has a wealth of wisdom that extends well beyond his exceptional dentistry. As i sat in his chair he was able to read my subtle bodylanguage and answer my questions/curiosity before i even asked him, this level of situational awareness is rare and it puts anyone at ease. Your certain your in good hands, I had a composite filling done in one of my front teeth, just over a week on now and it looks + feels great,it was fast, well-executed, and very reasonably priced. I highly recommend ☺️.

Harbourside Dental Clinic
Harbourside Dental Clinic

Thank you very much for your kind review. It was a pleasure treating you.

Gerry McCready 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Niall has been my dentist for the past 20 years. Great new surgery in Kilrush. Very relaxing experience.

Harbourside Dental Clinic
Harbourside Dental Clinic

thanks very much Gerry , a pleasure as always
Niall

Brian Bermingham 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: I Got my smile back Thanks To Niall he gave me back my smile. While getting a recent check up with Niall, we talked about one of my front teeth being crooked and how i was so conscious of it. I always thought it meant I needed braces to fix it so I never did anything about it and never really smiled when in photos. But while talking with Niall he said he could fix it and he did his magic and now i have my smile back without needing braces. being very honest, it was an emotional moment and I cant thank Niall and his staff enough. From their professionalism to genuine friendliness they are just brilliant. I now smile with confidence Thank you very much I am forever thankful

Harbourside Dental Clinic
Harbourside Dental Clinic

Thank you Brian for your kind review

Tom . .c 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Hi Niall do u accept medical card need tooth extracted. Thanks tom

Harbourside Dental Clinic
Harbourside Dental Clinic

Hi Tom. We no longer have a medical card contract. Please contact us on 0659052888 should you need any further assistance.

Seán Lineen 2 years ago

Negative experience: I rang today to book in for a check up. Spoke to the receptionist who informed me that I had not showed up to my last appointment which was over two years ago. I explained that I am not the type for not cancelling an appointment beforehand and that this was during Covid, so I may have been sick at the time (I can’t remember exactly what happened as this was two years ago!) I was told that the dentist still wanted me to pay a €60 cancellation fee for the previous appointment. I found this quite disappointing considering I have been a patient here for a few years and would have always said the service was great. However, I’ll now be sourcing a dentist elsewhere.

Harbourside Dental Clinic
Harbourside Dental Clinic

Dear Seán,

Thank you for your feedback. As a patient of the practice you will already be aware of our missed appointment policy as it is displayed in our waiting room, printed on our appointment cards and on our medical history forms. Missed appointments are hugely expensive for the practice and also deprive other patients of access to treatment.
As with all patients, we send reminder text messages a few days before and we also phone each patient the day before their appointment. As you can appreciate we do go to great lengths to ensure attendance and this gives each patient every chance to cancel should they wish.
Due to covid guidelines, we had to reduce the amount of patients we could see per day making it crucial that each patient attended.
We do welcome you back to the practice however the missed appointment fee must be paid in order for us to continue to operate as a functioning business. I am happy to discuss this with you further if you want to contact me on 0659052888.

Regards,

Dr. Mc Carthy

brian clohessy 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: What a gent Niall is and from start to finish there’s a great team there. I absolutely would have been scared of dentists and I was honestly laughing coming out of there for been so silly and waiting until the problem got so bad. 2 teeth removed and absolutely no pain and Niall was so comforting and explained everything and chats away making u feel relaxed and completely forgetting what’s going on. Highly recommend if you are absolutely terrified of dentists or for any dental work. Took a day off work thinking I’d be in an awful way, I came out the door and could have gone straight to work. No fear of going back to the dentist anymore.

Harbourside Dental Clinic
Harbourside Dental Clinic

Thank You Brian for your kind review.

Sarah Bradley 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Dr Niall McCarthy is a fantastic dentist, I can't rate him highly enough! I have always had a fear of going to the dentist and used to work myself up in to an awful state. However, since finding Niall several years ago, my fear has gone. He's reassuring, friendly, highly skilled in his work and gives wonderful treatment and advice. I always thought that having dental treatment was a painful experience no matter who I went to until I found Niall. I still can't believe that it took me so many years to realise that excellent and pain free dental treatment does exist if you have an excellent dentist.

Harbourside Dental Clinic
Harbourside Dental Clinic

Thank you Sarah.

Caroline Doocey 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: I would highly recommend this dental clinic. I had an abyss and as a result had to have a tooth removed which was done by Dr. Bridog Griffin.

Harbourside Dental Clinic
Harbourside Dental Clinic

Thank you for you kind review Caroline

Silvio Zanussi 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Warm and friendly staff, very good and kind doctor, very patient considering that I don't know English very well. My family and I have found a great dental practice

Harbourside Dental Clinic
Harbourside Dental Clinic

Thank you Silvio for your kind review

ber Purcell 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: I highly recommend this dental surgery Dr McCarthy and his team are literally amazing. Hard to believe I am actually writing this review as I have had a serious phobia of the dentist all my life. The level of professional care I receive is unbelievable it has changed my life and I am so grateful. Its not just a dental surgery I really felt so much ease. Thank you so much

Harbourside Dental Clinic
Harbourside Dental Clinic

Thank you so much Ber for your kind review

Mary Morrissey 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: I attended Harbourside Dental Clinic and I found the staff so friendly. Dr BridOg Griffin was professional and so informative on aftercare. I'm a nervous patient and I felt she was excellent and understanding helped greatly to put me at ease.

Harbourside Dental Clinic
Harbourside Dental Clinic

Thank you Mary for your kind review

Emma 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: It's my first time to go to Dr McCarthy and I have to say he put me right at ease. He explained everything clearly and was making sure I was was ok all the way through my treatment. I would highly recommend a visit to Dr McCarthy if you need any dental treatment.

Harbourside Dental Clinic
Harbourside Dental Clinic

Thank you Emma for your kind review

Mary Clarke 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: My first visit to Habourside was yesterday my own dentist is sick and I needed a wisdom tooth out I was delighted with Dr Bridog she is excellent and has a lovely caring manner I was ever so thankful to find her and can highly recommend her ...

Harbourside Dental Clinic
Harbourside Dental Clinic

Thank you Mary for your kind review

Paul Lancaster 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: I am a new patient with Harbourside Dental Clinic and I just want to say they are excellent. I had 3 filling done by Dr Brídóg Griffin and she was fantastic. I am very nervous of dentists, she put me at ease and did my 3 filling with no pain or discomfort. I also had a scale and polish and my teeth have never been so well cleaned. I have no hesitation in recommending her as a wonderful dental practitioner. All the other staff j have met are friendly and helpful you really couldn't ask for more. Thank you all so much Myra xx

Harbourside Dental Clinic
Harbourside Dental Clinic

Thank you so much Myra for your kind review

Paul Yeomans 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Thank you Dr Griffin u did an amazing job and made me feel really comfortable I would recommend to all thank you

Harbourside Dental Clinic
Harbourside Dental Clinic

Thank you Paul for your kind review

Thonya Garvey 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Dr Griffin is amazing such a wonderful welcoming friendly lady as I suffer with anxiety avoided dentist for lots of years I eventually went was shaking so stressed got there Dr Griffin. Made me feel so at ease everything was so calm she really has changed my life with my new teeth feel so much more confident and happy cannot thank her enough

Harbourside Dental Clinic
Harbourside Dental Clinic

Thank you for your kind review Thonya

AnneMarie Clarke 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: I was recently on a holiday in kilkee, and while there I slipped on a rock and chipped my front tooth while also pushing the tooth up further into my gum. I went to Dr Niall McGrath who saw me within an hour as an emergency patient, I was not in a very good way. Dr McGrath, delayed his patients, reassured me, calmed me down and put a cap on my tooth to the exact match as my other teeth. The next day he even called me personally to see how I was. I would like to sincerely thank Dr McGrath for all his kindness and expertise and would recommend the clinic most highly.

Harbourside Dental Clinic
Harbourside Dental Clinic

Thank you Anne Marie for your kind review

Emma Troy 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Niall was amazing, really patient when I was nervous and gave great advice on how to mind my teeth in the future. Such a great dentist ☺️

Harbourside Dental Clinic
Harbourside Dental Clinic

thanks very much Emma

BRUCE DIETZ 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Dr. McCarthy is an excellent dentist. I had two fillings done and the work was painless and precisely done. The filings look great! The office is immaculately clean. The staff is friendly and helpful. If you are looking for the best in dental work, I highly recommend Dr. McCarthy.

Harbourside Dental Clinic
Harbourside Dental Clinic

Thank you very much for your kind review Bruce

Carlos Mccarthy 4 years ago

Negative experience: I got a filling few months back on the advice of brid og after a week I was in pain with the tooth I went back and she give me antibiotics and it cleared up. Last Thursday I got an absess on the same tooth I was in excruciating pain.i rang and told them my situation de receptionist told brid og she tld me they cld see me on the 9 of Sept or if they got a cancellation she wld put me on list.I again explained I was in pain numerous times and she just kept saying dere ur options I hung up the phone in disgust.they should be ashamed of themselves they way they treated me

Mary O'Dea 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Very nice dental surgeon brid og griffin. Very efficient

Oonagh Heeran 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: I attended this practice this morning, my first visit. Very well run and clean. All precautions taken as regards the virus. Everything explained when I asked a question. My filling was quick and painless. Would recommend this dentist. Thank you. Oonagh

Harbourside Dental Clinic
Harbourside Dental Clinic

Thank you Oonagh for your kind review

Richard Thackeray 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Highly recommend this dentist. I went for a checkup with a scale and polish as I hadn't been for years. I found the practice very professional and well natured towards the patient. They fully explain everything they are doing and why so you are informed on any decisions. I later went for a small filling and didn't feel the procedure in the slightest. I've had many dental injections from orthodontist work done in the past and Dr. Niall has been the best injection wise so far. Will go back again for work on a crown and for checkups in time to come. If you are concerned about your dental health they are well worth a visit.

Harbourside Dental Clinic
Harbourside Dental Clinic

Thank you Richard, we look forward to seeing you again in the future.

Gay Mulvey 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Very friendly and professional service, I was nervous going in but had no need to worry as I was reassured and put at ease by Dr.McCarthy and his dental nurse. I would highly recommend Harbourside Dental Clinic.

Harbourside Dental Clinic
Harbourside Dental Clinic

Thank you Gay

Robyn Gorman 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: I had an appointment today with Dr. Niall McCarthy and I am a very nervous patient. He put me totally at ease and explained exactly what he was going to do. The injection was almost painless and the procedure totally painless. I highly recommend this practice. The entire staff is friendly yet very professional.

Harbourside Dental Clinic
Harbourside Dental Clinic

Thank you Robyn for your kind review

Michael O'Connell 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: The service was professional and courteous. I was fully informed of each step and all my questions were patiently and comprehensively answered. I had been extremely nervous beforehand, but it was painless, and I was reassured throughout the whole experience. For the first time in my life I am not embarrassed to smile.

Harbourside Dental Clinic
Harbourside Dental Clinic

Thank you Michael

sadhbh smyth 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: I am a nervous patient but Dr. Niall McCarthy put me at ease straight away. He talked me through exactly what he was going to do in simple terms and made my appointment way easier.

Harbourside Dental Clinic
Harbourside Dental Clinic

Thank you Sadhbh, we are delighted you had a positive experience!

Nichola Linnane 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Excellent dentists

Harbourside Dental Clinic
Harbourside Dental Clinic

Thank you Nichola for your kind review

Wrapping Jesi 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: I was actually surprised by how well i was recived and treated. Made me overcome my fobia of dentist. Thank you Harbourside Dental Clinic

Harbourside Dental Clinic
Harbourside Dental Clinic

Thank you Ovidiv.

Clare Fennell 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: I visited this clinic recently to have some work done on my front teeth. Alas, I can say my smile has been restored and I can’t thank the people at this clinic enough. Dr Niall McCarthy is top class and excellent at the work that he does. I’d always hide my teeth away but for the past week I don’t smile without them so thank you so so much! The treatment was astonishing to me and my family members who saw the progress! I couldn’t recommend this clinic enough. Thanks also to the dental assistants Claire who does her job brilliantly and Carol who has a heart of gold. See you all in the future!

Harbourside Dental Clinic
Harbourside Dental Clinic

Hi Clare, Thank you for your kind review, we are delighted you are happy with your new smile.

cool girls 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: There are no words to express my gratitude to Martin for all he has done for me. For yrs I've been terrified of dentists and as a result my teeth have suffered . Not only is he a great dentist, he is so kind, and calm and has the patience of a Saint. Highly recommend him to anyone. Also I suffer with tmj and trusted him so much I was even able to get a tooth out without pain to my Jaws................. I forgot to thank Claire , and Carol the two dental nurses who also took great care of me

Harbourside Dental Clinic
Harbourside Dental Clinic

Hi Ellen, it is great to hear you had a positive experience, thank you for your kind review

Colette Roseingrave 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: Fantastic treatment received recommend highly.

Harbourside Dental Clinic
Harbourside Dental Clinic

Thank you Colette for your positive review.

Leo Nolan 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: Superior work , service and attention to detail. I was putting off replacing my crown with an implant for years until recently. Dr. Niall McCarthy ensured I was fully engaged in the process throughout and the end result was unbelievable, I am thrilled and only regret I didn't do it years ago. So happy to recommend this fantastic Dentist. Thanks Niall. Regards Leo Nolan

Harbourside Dental Clinic
Harbourside Dental Clinic

Thank you Leo for your kind review.

Diane Johnson 7 years ago

Negative experience: Arrived with a friend for a dental appt friend was seen and I waited a while and then was told I had canceled Tuesday??? I offered my phone for calls I had made and received but they were adoment that I cancelled I was very disappointed as I had agreed a tooth to be filled and a clean up they also said I had a filling 5 years ago when I don’t understand that as I’ve only lived in Ireland 4 years now would not ever go back there really annoyed made me feel like a liar when they were the one that made a big mistake and not professional at all done in front of other clients

Harbourside Dental Clinic
Harbourside Dental Clinic

Dear Diane,
I am sorry to hear about your negative experience. We again apologise for the misunderstanding about the appointment which was completely our error. We as a practice pride ourselves in the standard of our service which clearly fell short on this occasion. We have held a practice meeting to ensure an incident such as this won’t happen in the future. Further to our phone call on Friday, we hope you accept our apology & we also hope that you will remain a patient going forward.
If you have any further queries, I would be more than happy to discuss these with you at any time that is convenient to yourself.
Dr. Niall Mc Carthy (Practice owner)

Michael Walters 7 years ago

Negative experience: Service shown today was appaling. My friend went with me today as we both had appt they basically called her a liar saying she had cancelled her appt on tuesday which was a lie. They were rude and did not even consider they may have been at fault. She offered her fone so they could see she had not rung to cancel but showed no interest. I have now canceled my register with them and will register with another practice who are more polite and understanding. Good bye and good riddance to a awful service

Harbourside Dental Clinic
Harbourside Dental Clinic

Dear Michael,
I am sorry to hear about the negative experience that you had with your friend. We have since contacted your friend to explain our error and apologise, we hope to see you both again in the future.
Dr. Niall Mc Carthy (Practice owner)

Liz O Gorman 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: I always had a fear of dentist's but going here they changed the experience he has done a lot over the years for me I would highly recommend going

Harbourside Dental Clinic
Harbourside Dental Clinic

Thank You Liz

Michael Kelly 8 years ago

Fantastic experience: Very good dentist. Was nervous going in but didnt feel a thing. Definitely will go to him again

Harbourside Dental Clinic
Harbourside Dental Clinic

Thank you Michael.

Caroline Organ 8 years ago

Fantastic experience: I went to see Dr. Niall McCarthy this morning in harbourside dental clinic to get fillings done. It was absolutely painless even the injections. He did a briliant job even matching the colour of the filling to the exact colour of my tooth. Him and his staff are very nice and very professional. I would highly recommend Dr. McCarthy.

Harbourside Dental Clinic
Harbourside Dental Clinic

Thanks Caroline for your kind review.

Gearoid McCarthy 8 years ago

Fantastic experience: I had to have a tooth extracted, however I had problems in the past getting this done with other dentists. From these prior experiences I was very nervous about getting another tooth pulled. Dr. McCarthy was excellent and had the procedure done in no time at all, without any unreasonable pain!!! I would thoroughly recommend this clinic!! Furthermore all other staff I met before/during the procedure were very friendly and helpful!!

Harbourside Dental Clinic
Harbourside Dental Clinic

Thank You Gearoid.

Jade Eirinn O Connor 9 years ago

Fantastic experience: I Can Honestly Say Niall Has Restored My Faith In Dentists. Goin In Today I Was A Bag Of Nerves And Even Shed Tears But Not Only Was Niall Able Calm Me Down He Also Gave Me A Beautiful New Smile And Am Finally Confident In Talkin To People Without Covering My Mouth And Have A Big Bright Smile Again. And I Can Finally Say I Cant Wait To Get Them All Sorted. Thanks Again Niall. I Highly Recommend Him

Harbourside Dental Clinic
Harbourside Dental Clinic

Thank You for your kind review, we look forward to seeing you again

sorcha daly (Sorcha) 9 years ago

Fantastic experience: Dr Mccarthy helped get my teeth sorted for my wedding. I was very nervous and he was very calming. Couldn't have been nicer.

Harbourside Dental Clinic
Harbourside Dental Clinic

Thank you Sorcha for your kind review

Enda Judge 10 years ago

Fantastic experience: So kind and gentle. Made me relax so much that I put all my trust in niall mc carty. I hate needles I'm actually terrific of needles. But niall made me feel so relaxed he's a pure gentleman.

Harbourside Dental Clinic
Harbourside Dental Clinic

Thank you Enda

Kevin Cus 10 years ago

Fantastic experience: Just been to Harbourside Dental in Kilrush, and I have to say this has been the best experience I have had with a dentist. got two fillings and I didn't feel a thing. Niall puts you at ease and you feel comfortable and not stressed out like I usually would visiting the dentist.

Harbourside Dental Clinic
Harbourside Dental Clinic

Thanks Kevin for your kind review, much appreciated.

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