News - Mullingar hospital
Local hospital overcrowding soars by 50pc in a decade
Nationally, overcrowding remains a growing problem, with 9,811 patients on trolleys last month, an increase of 48 per cent on the same time a decade ago.
Jun 2, 2026 07:19
Worst April on record for overcrowding at local hospital
INMO figures show more than 11 thousand patients were on trolleys during that time.
May 1, 2026 11:14
Nearly 1,200 people wait over 18 months for first outpatients consultation in Mullingar
The new figures have been released by the National Treatment Purchase Fund.
Mar 16, 2026 14:25
Local patients among those waiting for delayed discharge
Health officials warn that these long stays are putting extra strain on already full hospital wards.
Oct 30, 2025 09:10
900 people wait 18 months for care in Mullingar hospital
A further 779 people are waiting between 12 and 18 months for outpatient, inpatient or daycase treatment.
Jun 17, 2025 15:58
Senior management vacancies at Mullingar Hospital to be tackled over next two months
It's expected to take six to eight weeks for the process to be complete.
Apr 28, 2025 14:11
Longford charity to launch mobile pet therapy service today
Cian's Kennel's allows children undergoing hospital stays to re-unite with their family pets on the grounds of Crumlin Children's Hospital.
Apr 11, 2025 08:48
Garda issue appeal as Longford shooting victim now stable
It happened in the Springlawn estate shortly before 8 o'clock, when shots were fired through the window of a house.
Jul 18, 2024 17:09
HSE seek planning permission for works at Mullingar Hospital
The HSE are seeking to construct an energy centre on the Hospital campus.
May 9, 2024 11:05
Interim plan for children's diabetes service in Mullingar hospital described as a "sticking plaster"
Hospital management say a skilled and experienced paediatric diabetes nurse will be available from today, to provide short-term support to parents.
Apr 15, 2024 13:22
HSE encouraging locals to consider all healthcare options this weekend
The Roscommon injury unit will remain open on Bank Holiday Monday however the Mullingar minor injuries unit will be closed.
Feb 3, 2024 11:09
Lack of staffing for new Mullingar MRI criticised by local TD
The deputy claimed it is 'utterly unacceptable' that the HSE has not staffed the MRI scanner.
Sep 24, 2023 22:07
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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