News - Sligo University Hospital
Sligo University Hospital fourth busiest in the country this month
As of this morning, there 48 patients waiting on trolleys in Sligo, making it the third busiest facility in the country.
Jan 30, 2026 12:51
37 patients stranded on trolleys at Sligo hospital today
There were three patients waiting at Portiuncula and two in the Midland Regional Hospital in Mullingar.
Jan 23, 2026 13:56
55 admitted patients stranded on trolleys in Sligo hospital
Wednesday's figures show there 55 patients waiting in Sligo University Hospital.
Jan 21, 2026 13:51
Overcrowding continues at local hospitals
The latest Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation report is out.
Jan 20, 2026 12:53
Patients continue to wait for a bed at local hospitals
The INMO's latest trolley watch report has been published.
Jan 14, 2026 12:07
Local hospitals among those with lengthy waiting lists
According to data from the Irish Patients Association, both were ranked in the top 10 for busiest waiting lists as of last month.
Jan 13, 2026 13:05
Hospitals continue to deal with overcrowding
That's according to the INMO's latest trolley watch report.
Jan 12, 2026 13:19
Over 350 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 as of the end of December.
Jan 9, 2026 13:10
Flu impacting local hospital
A plea has been re-issued to those with flu-like symptoms not to visit the facility.
Jan 6, 2026 13:16
Local hospital third busiest in the country today
The latest INMO figures show that Sligo University Hospital was the third most overcrowded this morning.
Jan 2, 2026 13:30
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
Flu continues to impact Sligo University Hospital
26 patients with flu are being treated across the hospital.
Dec 30, 2025 14:26
Latest figures show local hospital is most overcrowded
This includes 22 in the Emergency Department and 4 elsewhere in the hospital.
Dec 29, 2025 11:17
Flu continues to impact local hospital
Last week, the hospital issued a plea to those with flu-like symptoms not to visit the facility.
Dec 22, 2025 13:12Shannonside Newsletter
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