News - Sligo hospital
Sligo hospital sees increase in Freedom of Information requests in 2025
The Freedom of Information Act 2014 allows you to request access to information that is not otherwise publicly available.
Mar 29, 2026 09:23
Leitrim woman waits six hours in an ambulance outside Sligo hospital
Sinn Féin TD Martin Kenny told the Dáil it was due to significant overcrowding at the hospital.
Nov 26, 2025 13:01
Sligo's orthopaedic theatre 'worst' in the country - Kenny
There have been several leaks in the facility in recent years - leading to surgeries being postponed.
May 15, 2025 13:28
Large numbers waiting over 18 months for treatment at local hospital
The figures include 124 children waiting on treatment.
Apr 14, 2025 13:48
Close to 2,500 patients waiting over a year for treatment at Sligo University Hospital
Almost 2,100 are waiting for their first outpatient appointment - including 175 children.
Jan 13, 2025 13:20
New 26 bed extension opens at Sligo University Hospital
The HSE says it will ease pressure on the Emergency Department.
Jan 10, 2025 07:49
Sligo and Galway hospitals among country's most overcrowded
A total of 1,051 patients were treated on trolleys in University Hospital Galway last month - the second worst in Ireland.
Jul 1, 2024 07:48
Visiting restrictions introduced at Sligo University Hospital
Hospital management are appealing to the public not to visit if they have any symptoms of either virus as it can put patients at risk.
Jun 18, 2024 17:38
63 assaults on Sligo Hospital staff in 17 months
Knifes or other weapons, like walking sticks, zimmer frames and bottles of urine, were used in 13 of them.
May 23, 2024 07:43
Roscommon native begins mammoth cycle to Australia today
25 year old Fergal Guihen from Arigna will attempt to cycle 23,000KM from Roscommon to Australia.
Mar 10, 2024 11:09
Hope contracts for new Sligo Hospital wards to be signed in coming months
The Hospital is consistently one of the most overcrowded in the country according to daily INMO figures.
Feb 28, 2024 11:36
Woman killed following road crash in Sligo
The woman is the 8th person to die on Ireland's roads already this year.
Jan 9, 2024 07:35
Covid outbreaks and trolley crisis severely affecting local hospital
Hospital management say they are currently managing five COVID outbreaks on site.
Dec 19, 2023 07:49
Local buildings to be lit up in blue and pink in honour of infant loss charity
The Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Association of Ireland also known as the Charity Féileacáin has asked for buildings around Ireland to show their support by lighting up blue and pink on the night.
Oct 14, 2023 11:07Shannonside Newsletter
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