News - Trolley watch
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
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
30 waiting for a bed at local hospitals
The INMO's latest trolley watch figures have been published.
Mar 23, 2026 12:20
Local hospital among most overcrowded in February
More than 930 people were on trolleys this month in Sligo.
Feb 27, 2026 13:27
Overcrowding continues at local hospitals
The latest Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation report is out.
Jan 20, 2026 12:53
Local hospital overcrowding continues
The INMO's latest trolley watch figures have been published.
Oct 22, 2025 13:47
Overcrowding issues persist at local hospitals
Almost 50 admitted patients were on trolleys in local hospitals this morning.
Oct 17, 2025 11:21
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
Non-urgent patients encouraged to attend Mullingar Minor Injury Unit
Mullingar Hospital's emergency department is extremely busy today.
Feb 8, 2023 11:27
111 people on trolleys across Shannonside region today
Sligo University Hospital is the second most over crowded hospital in the country today, with 45 people waiting in the Emergency Department.
Feb 7, 2023 13:33
Trolley numbers across Shannonside region grow by over 10,000 in a year
Several emergency departments in the region saw their trolley numbers double.
Dec 21, 2022 13:11
44 people waiting on trolleys in Sligo University Hospital today
Nationally, 607 people are waiting at hospitals across the country.
Dec 12, 2022 13:20
Staff under pressure at Sligo Hospital as ED third busiest nationwide
Both Sligo and Galway University Hospitals are reporting heavy overcrowding today.
Jul 18, 2022 13:31
Concern over high trolley numbers in local hospitals today
18 patients are waiting on a bed at Portiuncula Hospital.
Jan 6, 2022 13:23Shannonside Newsletter
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