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Kildare's main hospital is the least overcrowded in the region today

Kildare's main hospital is the least overcrowded in the region today

The Emerald Isle’s A&E Antics: A Look at Hospital Overcrowding in Ireland Ah, the joys of visiting an Irish hospital – the charming chat with the nurses, the strong brew of tea, and of course, the inevitable wait on a trolley in the Accident and Emergency department. But fear not, dear readers, for we’ve got

Five people on trolleys today at Kildare's main hospital today

Five people on trolleys today at Kildare's main hospital today

Trolleys, Hospitals, and a Wee Bit of Chaos: The State of Our Healthcare System Ah, the Emerald Isle, where the grass is green, the Guinness is flowing, and the hospital trolleys are… well, overflowing. It’s a grand old crisis we’re having, to be sure. As I write this, I’m reminded of the old Irish saying,

Over 3,200 people treated on trolleys in Kildare's main hospital in 2025

Over 3,200 people treated on trolleys in Kildare's main hospital in 2025

The Emerald Isle, where the grass is always greener, but unfortunately, the hospital waiting rooms are always fuller. It’s a cryin’ shame, to be sure, but the numbers don’t lie. In 2025, a whoppin’ 114,000 people were admitted to hospitals across the country on trolleys, with Naas Hospital in County Kildare treatin’ a staggering 2,276

Five people on trolleys at Kildare's main hospital today

Five people on trolleys at Kildare's main hospital today

The Emerald Isle, where the grass is green and the hospital corridors are crowded. It’s a grand day to be Irish, indeed, but not so much if you’re in need of a hospital bed. As of today, January 9th, 2026, Naas Hospital is the least overcrowded in the area, with a mere five souls treated

Three people on trolleys at Kildare's main hospital today

Three people on trolleys at Kildare's main hospital today

The Emerald Isles, where the grass is always greener, but the hospital waiting rooms can be a wee bit grim. But fear not, me boyos and girls, for it seems the overcrowding woes that have been plaguing our fair hospitals have finally begun to ease. And isn’t that just the best news to start the

Five people on trolleys at Kildare's chief hospital

Five people on trolleys at Kildare's chief hospital

The Emerald Isle, where the craic is mighty and the healthcare system is… well, a wee bit overwhelmed, to say the least. As I sit down to pen this article, I’m reminded of the old Irish joke: “Why did the patient bring a ladder to the hospital?” “Because they wanted to take their treatment to

Kildare's main hospital among the most overcrowded in Ireland today

Kildare's main hospital among the most overcrowded in Ireland today

The Emerald Isle, where the craic is mighty and the hospital waiting rooms are mightier. It’s a grand day to be Irish, but not so grand if you’re stuck on a trolley in the hallway of Naas Hospital, waiting for a bed to become available. Alas, that’s the reality for many a poor soul in

11 people on trolleys at Kildare's main hospital today

11 people on trolleys at Kildare's main hospital today

Trolley Wars: The Battle for a Bed in Ireland’s Hospitals Ah, the infamous hospital trolley, a staple of Irish healthcare (or lack thereof). It’s a sight all too familiar to many of us: a poor soul, languishing on a trolley in a crowded hospital corridor, waiting for a bed to become available. And today, dear

Four patients on trolleys at Kildare's main hospital today

Four patients  on trolleys at Kildare's main hospital today

The Trolley Tale: A Story of Irish Hospitals and the Quest for a Bed Ah, the infamous trolley conundrum that’s been plaguing our fair isle’s hospitals for far too long. It’s a story of overcrowding, of chaos, and of the eternal quest for a comfortable bed. And, me boyos, I’ve got the latest scoop for

Three people on trolleys at Kildare's main hospital today

Three people on trolleys at Kildare's main hospital today

The Emerald Isles, where the luck of the Irish is often needed to navigate the halls of our beloved hospitals. And speaking of which, have you heard the latest news from the fair county of Kildare? It seems that Naas Hospital, the sturdy stalwart of healthcare in the region, has been dealing with a wee

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