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Anatomical Donor Programme
Thank you for visiting the Anatomical Donor Programme (body donation) website at the University of Galway.
Unfortunately, at present, the University’s Donor Programme has been paused for the acceptance of body donations. This is due to our current lack of space to accommodate new donors.
This means that we are unable to accept any registered donors who have died during this time.
This measure is temporary and we plan to resume the acceptance of body donations from January 2027.
Our sincere condolences to the families of those donors who have died during this period who therefore were unable to bequest their bodies for the purposes of teaching and advancement in medical research. We are grateful for their most honourable intention which serves as wonderful encouragement to others.
Donor Programme Information
Our information leaflet (click on the link below) provides details about the process for registering bequests (body donation) and should also answer the majority of your queries. Further queries may be addressed to Anatomy.
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Burial & Cremation Information
The following two leaflets should answer the majority of your questions about Burials (Private & University of Galway Burial Grounds) and Cremations. Further queries may be addressed to Anatomy.
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- University of Galway Donor Programme Burial Information
- University of Galway Donor Programme Cremation Information
Bequest Form
Please take your time reading the University of Galway Donor Programme Information Leaflet before completing the University of Galway Donor Programme Bequest Form.
Two copies of the Bequest Form must be completed; one to be retained for your files and the other to be sent to Anatomy. Bequests are finalised following receipt of a letter from Anatomy confirming the registration.
Only those persons who are able to give their own informed consent and provide their own original signature, may register to bequest and donate their body.
The time lapse from death to arrival in University of Galway must be no more than 36 hours.
Anatomy cannot accept body donations if organs are planned to be donated.
Thank you for considering the University of Galway Anatomical Donor Programme.
Contact Information
Head of Discipline: Prof. Peter Dockery
For general inquiries, please contact our administrative office:
Discipline Administrator: Fidelma Gallen
Email: bodydonation@universityofgalway.ie
Phone: 091 49 2180
Office Location if applicable: Anatomical Donor Programme, Anatomy, School of Medicine, University of Galway, University Road, Galway, Ireland
