THE MALL FAMILY PRACTICE - Key Persons


Dr David O'Connor

Dr David O'Connor is a graduate of National University of Ireland, Galway. He has been working as a GP on the West coast of Ireland since 2011, joining The Mall Family Practice in 2015. His special interests include medicine of the elderly, mental health, musculoskeletal medicine (joint injection), child health, travel medicine and GP training.

Dr Grace Traynor

Dr Grace Traynor graduated with honors from University College Dublin in 2008. After a number of years in hospital medicine she specialised in General Practice. She holds a Diploma in Obstetrics and Gynaecology and has completed advanced training in community gynaecology and menopause care. She enjoys all aspects of general practice with a particular interest in women's health and paediatrics.

Dr Katie McAnena

joined the practice in January 2020 and has become an invaluable member of our team. Dr Katie has a special interest in women's health, mental health, paediatrics and sports injuries.

Dr Peter O'shaughnessy

Dr Peter O'Shaughnessy qualified from NUI Galway in 2001. He worked in hospital medicine for a number of years, completing his medical membership examinations in 2005, before moving to the field of general practice. He has worked in the Sligo area as a GP since 2008, joining The Mall Family Practice in 2011. His special interests include; cardiology, respiratory medicine and travel medicine.

Nurse Nicola Raftery

Job Titles:
  • Nurse
  • Registered Practice Nurse
Nicola is a registered practice nurse and midwife who completed her studies in Dublin and Galway. Nicola joined The Mall Family Practice in 2007.

Nurse Pauline McLoughlin

Job Titles:
  • Consultant
  • Nurse
  • Registered Practice Nurse
Pauline McLoughlin is a registered practice nurse and a lactation consultant who, after working and travelling abroad for many years came to Sligo in 1993. She joined The Mall Family Practice in 1996.