News - beds
Roscommon records third lowest number of tourism beds nationwide
Leitrim and Longford also appear on the low end of the list.
Apr 4, 2025 13:29
Over 150 new beds announced for hospitals in Shannonside region
The new beds are part of the national Acute Inpatient Bed Capacity Expansion plan which will bring 3,352 new beds according to the Minister for Health.
May 30, 2024 13:51
High levels of overcrowding reported at local hospitals in November
Sligo University Hospital with 804 patients, and Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda, 265, were also significantly impacted by overcrowding.
Dec 1, 2023 13:47
12 extra beds available in Portiuncula Hospital from today
The rooms will include 8 single en-suite rooms, and are set to double the existing single bedroom spaces in the hospital.
Sep 18, 2023 08:15
Sligo Emergency Department under severe pressure today
A high number of people are presenting at the ED.
Jun 19, 2023 13:12
Hopes new medical block build at Sligo Hospital will begin by end of year
According to the HSE, bed capacity at Sligo University Hospital is set to increase to 431 by 2030.
Jun 2, 2023 07:14
Roscommon Festival issues accommodation appeal
The event takes place at Roscommon Racecourse.
May 30, 2023 07:20
Ballinasloe ED under severe pressure according to INMO
34 patients are waiting for a bed at Portiuncula Hospital this morning
May 3, 2023 10:56
Planning permission granted for extension of local Hospice facility
The existing in-Patient Unit will also be refurbished to house the Palliative Care teams.
Apr 18, 2023 17:50
Over 20 more beds needed at Portiuncula Hospital by 2030
Yesterday, Sligo was listed as one of the top five most overcrowded hospitals in the country for last month.
Mar 2, 2023 09:17
Hopes for new hospital to serve Midlands in the near future
The facility could be built outside Tullamore in Offaly ,close to the existing hospital.
Feb 22, 2023 08:49
Smaller hospitals are being forgotten amid trolley crisis says local TD
Today's Trolley Watch figures show 20 people waiting for a hospital bed in Portiuncula, over 12 percent of their total bed capacity.
Feb 7, 2023 13:45
Trolley figures fall locally but hospital staff still under major pressure
The INMO is holding an emergency meeting today to discuss the HSE's response to hospital overcrowding.
Jan 6, 2023 11:52
Leitrim families upset over temporary closure of beds at local facilities
Both facilities will see the temporary closure of 10 beds over the winter months.
Oct 21, 2022 07:10Shannonside Newsletter
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