News - Sligo

Sligo University Hospital one of the busiest in the country today

Nationally, University Hospital Limerick remains the country's most overcrowded.

Apr 8, 2026 12:55

His body was discovered in Monasteraden, about four miles outside Ballaghaderreen, on Monday.

Apr 7, 2026 03:13

Sligo University Hospital was the third highest in the country, with 924 being attended to on trolleys last month.

Apr 1, 2026 13:09

The new figures have been released by the National Treatment Purchase Fund, under the Freedom of Information Act.

Mar 30, 2026 13:48

Currently, a child is allowed to inherit €400,000 free of tax and any amount above that is taxed at 33 per cent.

Mar 22, 2026 14:23

Construction of a 42-bed ward extension at the hospital started late last year.

Mar 20, 2026 18:05

Met Éireann is warning showers may fall as sleet or snow with some accumulations possible on high ground.

Mar 12, 2026 11:14

Over 48,000 patients went to the hospital's ED in 2025 - and 4 per cent did not wait to finish their treatment.

Mar 12, 2026 07:16

Aurivo specialises in the production of liquid milk, powders and butter and has a state-of-the-art production factory in Ballaghaderreen.

Mar 9, 2026 07:18

The two-vehicle collision occurred in the Rusheen area of Riverstown.

Feb 24, 2026 15:20

Wednesday's figures show there were 58 patients waiting in Sligo University Hospital.

Feb 11, 2026 13:45

A protest is planned in the town for next Saturday.

Jan 12, 2026 15:30

It's one of the most overcrowded hospitals in the country.

Dec 31, 2025 11:58

Another major focus of the strategy is the Athlone-Mayo corridor which includes stops in Athlone, Roscommon and Castlerea.

Dec 16, 2025 07:22

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