Dr Sean Grimes took over from Dr Martin Walshe in the Killrainey Surgery in Moycullen in 2008. Due to the ongoing growth of the Practice since 2008 and the growth of the Moycullen population throughout that time, Dr Grimes was on the lookout for a larger Practice to allow him to meet the growing demand. During 2023, an opportunity presented itself to move to the new state of the art Primary Care Centre in the heart of Moycullen village. Assisted by Dr Deirdre Murray, the practice continued to grow from 2023 to 2025. In October 2025, the Practice was rebranded Moycullen Family Practice and in November of the same year, the Practice became a two GP practice allowing increased capacity to see patients with an emphasis on women’s health. The Practice provides a full GP service for the growing community which you can find here.
At Moycullen Family Practice our mission is to become your trusted community and family GP Practice, providing compassionate care with a patient centred approach, earning your trust through clinical skill and lifelong dedication to each patients’ health needs.
As an experienced GP, my vision is to provide care that is compassionate, trusted, skilled, dedicated and patient centred. I treat every patient with empathy and respect, drawing on my expertise, to deliver reliable medical guidance to the Moycullen community and beyond. I am committed to each individual’s long-term health, always listening carefully and tailoring care to their needs so they feel supported, understood, and confident in their wellbeing.
Our Team
Dr Sean Grimes is originally from Foxford in County Mayo. He graduated with first class honours in the Czech Republic before returning to Ireland in 2003 where he started as a medical Senior House Officer at Mayo University Hospital in Castlebar. He gained further experience/post graduate training in Galway University Hospital across geriatrics, paediatrics, general and breast surgery, obstetrics and gynaecology, psychiatry and emergency medicine. Sean was appointed Deputy Coroner in 2022 for Galway City and Galway West, and he remains in this role today.
Dr Grainne Ahern studied Medicine in University College Dublin from 2008–2013, having previously completed an LLB in Trinity College Dublin. She trained on the Western Training Scheme for General Practice during 2015. During her training, she rotated between specialties including obstetrics, paediatrics, psychiatry and emergency medicine. Dr Ahern graduated from the Western Training Scheme in General Practice in 2021 and has practiced in Galway City since graduating. She practices on the Specialist Division of the Irish Medical Council and is a member of the Irish College of General Practitioners. Grainne joined us here at Moycullen Family Practice in 2026 and brings with her a special interest in all areas of women’s health. She has completed postgraduate diplomas and certificates in different areas including contraception and hormone replacement therapy. She is a certified smear taker with Cervical Check and is fully trained in the insertion of intrauterine contraceptive devices and Implanon. She also has an interest in chronic disease management including diabetes and works closely with our Practice Nurses in the running of our Chronic Disease Clinics.
Nurse Catherine Devlin has been working in Moycullen Family Practice since 2020. Nurse Devlin built up years of experience within busy A&E departments in the UK and New Zealand and also worked in occupational health. She has been working in General Practice since 2014 having previously worked in Galway Primary Care and The Crescent. She has special interest in preventative medicine programmes such as the Chronic Disease Programme and Asthma Cycle of Care for u8s. Cathy is an approved and registered nurse with Cervical Check, Ireland’s national screening programme.
Our Practice Admin team has the responsibility of looking after you every day in person on the phone or by email. These ladies pride themselves on giving best standard patient care and ensuring your issues, queries and requests are dealt with promptly and efficiently always.
Noranne Maloney joined Dr Sean Grimes in 2018 having previously worked in the Galway clinic for eleven years, nine of them as a PA to a Consultant Cardiologist and previous to that worked in Boston as a medical PA in the US.
Trish Keane joined in September 2025. Trish gained a wealth of reception experience across multiple industries, however within healthcare she previously worked for Merlin Park Imaging Centre. This is her first experience working in General Practice.