News - Mullingar Regional Hospital

Local hospital sees surge in numbers waiting

The INMO is warning that chronic understaffing and rising overcrowding are pushing the system toward a dangerous winter.

Nov 17, 2025 12:04

Over 400 patients waiting over 18 months for treatment at local hospitals

The most recent report from the National Treatment Purchase Fund reveals just under 4,800 inpatients were on the waiting list as of the end of October.

Nov 16, 2025 09:27

Concerns raised about referral process from Mullingar hospital to Dublin

Local woman Fiona Coffey highlighted her 78-year-old father's experience when he was admitted to Mullingar Hospital for serious injury which resulted in a fractured jaw and severe facial and nerve damage.

Jul 22, 2025 17:35

Weekend discharges on the rise in hospitals across Shannonside region

That's according to data compiled by the Department of Health and published in yesterday's Irish Independent.

Jun 28, 2025 11:07

First babies of 2025 born across the Shannonside region

So far, two baby girls have been safely delivered across the counties since midnight.

Jan 1, 2025 11:11

Local hospitals under pressure today with number of patients on trolleys

Nationally, University Hospital Limerick has the highest number of patients on trolleys, at 120.

Nov 5, 2024 12:22

Delay of report into death of Bryonny Sainsbury 'unacceptable' says local TD

Significant failures were identified in her treatment at Mullingar Regional Hospital, with an inquest finding her death a result of medical misadventure

May 10, 2024 17:18

Woman hospitalised following N4 road traffic collision this morning

The woman in her 60s received non life threatening injuries and was taken to Mullingar Regional Hospital for treatment.

Oct 19, 2023 16:22

Major funding secured for MRI scanner at Mullingar Hospital

The new allocation for the MRI scanner at Mullingar Regional Hospital will allow the unit to begin operation.

Sep 29, 2023 12:59

Close to 90 people waiting at local Emergency Departments

Sligo University Hospital currently holds the highest number of patients waiting locally in Emergency Departments, with 36 people on trolleys or waiting in wards.

Aug 3, 2023 12:10