University Hospital Galway is extremely busy with long wait times in the Emergency Department
Mon, Oct 19, 2026
The Emergency Department at University Hospital Galway continues to be extremely busy today (Monday) with high numbers of people attending the department who need to be admitted to hospital for ongoing treatment.
As of this morning, there are 55 patients awaiting beds of which 34 are in ED. There are also additional surge beds in use due to the increased activity, which is impacting capacity. This follows an extremely busy weekend.
The hospital is implementing all possible measures to improve patient flow and reduce delays in the Emergency Department and is asking the public to consider all available healthcare options before attending. Everyone who presents will be treated, with priority given to those who are seriously ill or injured. Patients who do not require urgent care unfortunately may experience longer waiting times.
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