Mar 10
The State of Our Hospitals: A Right Ol’ Mess, So It Is! As I sat down to write this article, I couldn’t help but think of the old Irish proverb, "May you have warm words on a cold evening, a full moon on a dark night, and the road downhill all the way to your
Feb 24
The Miracle on the Trolley: Naas Hospital’s Unlikely Achievement In a region plagued by overcrowding, Naas Hospital has emerged as a shining beacon of hope, or perhaps we should say, a relatively empty waiting room. As of today, there is only one patient on a trolley at this esteemed institution, making it the least congested
Feb 10
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
Jan 30
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,
Jan 14
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
Jan 09
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
Jan 03
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
Dec 19
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
Nov 19
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
Nov 15
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