Beacon Hospital Expansion Plans for 2026 Unveiled – HPN

First brick laid on €100m Beacon Hospital expansion adding 70 beds and new Emergency Department

Beacon Hospital has marked a major milestone with the first brick laid on its €100m eight-storey expansion, which will add 70 new beds and a new Emergency Department.

Wednesday, 21^st January 2026: A significant milestone has been marked at Beacon Hospital, as the first brick was officially laid on its ambitious €100 million eight-storey expansion project.

Following the completion of a phased demolition of the vacant and adjacent site to the hospital, the expansion project will see increased capacity including 70 new beds, a new Emergency Department, a new Oncology Day Unit and an additional 4 day-theatres. The expansion will connect directly to the existing hospital, allowing for seamless clinical and operational integration.