News - Galway University Hospital
Almost 100 patients on trolleys in two local hospitals, as flu crisis worsens
There are 37 without beds in Sligo University Hospital and 55 in Galway University Hospital.
Dec 8, 2025 12:53
Nearly 80 people waiting on hospital beds in Shannonside region
That's according to the latest figures released by the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation.
Nov 3, 2025 11:28
Nearly 100 patients stranded on trolleys in local hospitals
These numbers come from the latest report from the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation.
Oct 7, 2025 10:56
Local hospitals operating at 'unsafe' bed occupancy levels
The national level for the first half of the year was 95-point-9 per cent, up from 94-point-2 per cent in 2024.
Sep 10, 2025 13:25
Pregnant women at 'high risk' at Portiuncula to have care transferred to Galway University Hospital
According to Saolta, an implementation team with key stakeholders is now being set up to further progress the recommendations and any changes required over the coming months.
Jul 9, 2025 14:13
Planning application lodged for major extension of ED at Portiuncula hospital
HSE West and North West says it's estimated the investment in Portiuncula University Hospital will be in the region of €12 million.
Jul 4, 2025 13:39
Man who drowned off Donegal coast identified as Leitrim native
The Coast Guard's 118 Rescue helicopter, based at Strandhill in Sligo, was dispatched to the scene.
Jun 24, 2024 11:46
Gardaí issue witness appeal following alleged assault in Castlerea
The victim received medical treatment at the scene and was later conveyed to Galway University Hospital for treatment for serious injuries.
Mar 3, 2024 08:16
Man hospitalised following alleged assault at local boxing club
It's understood a number of armed men entered the club during the National Boy 4 Championship quarter finals.
Mar 2, 2024 09:10
Over 20 thousand local patients removed from waiting list without treatment
According to the IHCA, many patients will have often made alternative arrangements due to the length of time on the waiting list or may no longer be suitable for treatment.
Jan 16, 2024 12:57
Over 5,000 patients left local A&E care unseen so far this year
Between January and May of this year a total of 5,172 patients left local hospitals before their treatment was finished.
Aug 22, 2023 13:43
Portiuncula Hospital reporting high levels of overcrowding
22 patients are currently waiting to be admitted.
Aug 15, 2023 11:08
Over 150 people waiting for hospital beds locally today
Galway University Hospital has the second highest figure nationally at 48, with the third worst affected hospital being Sligo with 40 people currently waiting for admission.
Aug 10, 2023 14:26
120 patients on trolleys in local hospitals this morning
Galway University Hospital has the second highest figure nationally at 61,
Aug 8, 2023 10:28Shannonside Newsletter
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