News - Sligo University Hospital
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 13:12
Increase in flu outbreaks on wards in Sligo University Hospital
Visitors with flu-like symptoms urged not to visit.
Dec 17, 2025 17:09
Sligo University Hospital urges people with flu symptoms not to visit
The facility previously made an appeal this week as flu cases continue to rise sharply in the community.
Dec 14, 2025 12:13
Local hospital introduce visiting restrictions
Eighty people have been hospitalised so far, including 20 last week.
Dec 10, 2025 13:53
Almost 60 waiting for a bed at local hospitals
422 were in emergency departments while 193 are in wards, according to the INMO.
Dec 10, 2025 13:36
Almost 100 patients on trolleys in two local hospitals, as flu crisis worsens
There are 37 without beds in Sligo University Hospital and 55 in Galway University Hospital.
Dec 8, 2025 12:53
Local hospital among the busiest across November
That's according to figures released by the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation.
Nov 28, 2025 13:35
40 patients stranded on trolleys in Sligo hospital today
According to today's INMO figures, Sligo University Hospital had 40 patients waiting for a bed this morning.
Nov 26, 2025 13:42Shannonside Newsletter
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