News - Sligo University Hospital
Local hospital overcrowding continues
Today's INMO Trolley Watch report has been published.
Jun 3, 2026 11:21
Over 40 waiting for a bed at local hospitals
The latest INMO trolley watch report has been published.
Jun 2, 2026 12:41
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
Over 40 patients waiting for bed at local hospitals this morning
34 patients were waiting at Sligo University Hospital.
May 15, 2026 11:50
Almost 150,000 patients waited for beds in local hospitals in the last 20 years
That's according to the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation as it marks 20 years of its trolley watch report.
May 9, 2026 13:26
Over €950,000 received by local hospitals in 2025
Most hospitals are charging a maximum daily rate of €10.
May 6, 2026 17:21
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
Over 60 waiting for a bed at local hospitals
The INMO have published their latest figures.
Apr 20, 2026 11:08
Dáil hears of 'extremely poor' public infrastructure in the North-West
Leitrim TD Martin Kenny was speaking during a debate about the Critical Infrastructure Bill.
Apr 17, 2026 18:11
Dáil hears of litany of problems at local hospital
He was speaking during a government bill that aims to address delays in delivering state infrastructure.
Apr 15, 2026 17:04
Local hospital continues to deal with norovirus outbreaks
Infection control procedures are in place on the wards and will remain until further notice.
Apr 14, 2026 18:11
Figures show lengthy chemo wait for local patients
According to The National Cancer Control Programme, more than 90 per cent of patients should begin therapy within 15 working days.
Mar 25, 2026 13:29
30 waiting for a bed at local hospitals
The INMO's latest trolley watch figures have been published.
Mar 23, 2026 12:20
Five elected surgeries cancelled at Sligo University Hospital last month
It was announced last July that a new state of the art surgical hub is set to be developed, which will operate in conjunction with existing services.
Mar 19, 2026 13:44Shannonside Newsletter
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