News - Hospital
Local minister says government working on overcrowding levels at Sligo hospital
A ten-year-review for the month of April shows overcrowding at Sligo University Hospital has come at its highest this year, with 903 patients waiting on trolleys in April 2026.
May 1, 2026 14:02
Over 330 patients waiting over 18 months for treatment at local hospitals
The most recent report from the National Treatment Purchase Fund reveals just over 5,000 inpatients were on the waiting list on hospitals serving the Shannonside region as of the end of March.
Apr 18, 2026 12:08
Over 600 incidents of harassment recorded at local hospitals in last three years
The figures come as part of a report by The Journal Investigates into challenging behaviour at the country's hospitals.
Apr 11, 2026 14:31
Report shows challenging behaviour by patients at local hospitals
The figures come as part of a report by The Journal Investigates into challenging behaviour at the country's hospitals.
Apr 7, 2026 13:38
Over 400 locals waiting over five years for hospital treatment
The new figures have been released by the National Treatment Purchase Fund, under the Freedom of Information Act.
Mar 30, 2026 13:48
Health department urged to secure funding for oncology unit at Sligo hospital
Construction of a 42-bed ward extension at the hospital started late last year.
Mar 20, 2026 18:05
Over 2,000 people left Mullingar ED last year without finishing treatment
There are also significant numbers in other local hospitals.
Mar 16, 2026 11:19
Nearly 1,300 delayed transfers from hospitals across the region
A local Fianna Fáil TD says it's due to a lack of residential care, community care and rehabilitation.
Feb 13, 2026 08:48
Visiting restrictions introduced at local hospital
In a statement, management say the facility is currently experiencing a high number of patients with respiratory viral illnesses such as Influenza.
Jan 16, 2026 16:37
Over 40 people waiting for a bed at local hospitals today
Friday's figures show there 26 patients waiting in Sligo University Hospital.
Jan 16, 2026 13:32
Strict visitor restrictions imposed in Tullamore hospital
The Midland Regional Hospital says it's experiencing a high number of people with respiratory viral illness, such as flu and the winter-vomiting bug.
Dec 31, 2025 15:18
20,000 people admitted to two local hospitals on trolleys in 2025
Over 11,600 people were admitted to University Hospital Galway on trolleys this year.
Dec 31, 2025 12:24
22 people stranded on trolleys in Sligo hospital
It's one of the most overcrowded hospitals in the country.
Dec 31, 2025 11:58
Local hospital overcrowding continues
The INMO has released its latest hospital waiting list figures
Dec 12, 2025 11:09Shannonside Newsletter
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