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1,800 patients treated without a bed at Kilkenny hospital this year: report

By Kilkenny Now 26th October 2024 0

Some 1,800 patients were treated at St Luke’s Hospital in Kilkenny without a bed so far this year, a new report reveals. The survey by the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO) found a total of 100,111 patients were left waiting for a bed in emergency departments and other wards in hospital wards across the country […]

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Kilkenny hospital in ‘red zone’ as overcrowding crisis deepens

By Kilkenny Now 23rd October 2021 0

St Luke’s in Kilkenny is among 10 hospitals across the country that are now classed as being in the ‘red zone’ due to overcrowding. The others on the overcrowding list include hospitals in Galway, Tullamore, Mayo, St Vincent’s in Dublin and Cork University Hospital. Some 15 patients at the Kilkenny hospital were left waiting for […]

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Garda issue appeal as woman remains in critical condition following two-car crash in county Kilkenny

By Kilkenny Now 20th October 2021 0

Gardai have renewed their appeal for information to a serious two-car collision in county Kilkenny that has left a woman in critical condition. The crash occurred at around 6.45pm and Tinnaslatty, The Rower on Saturday October 9. A driver of one of these vehicles, a woman aged in her 40s, was seriously injured during the […]

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Three-month-old baby killed in dog attack in county Waterford

By Kilkenny Now 7th June 2021 0

A three-month-old baby was killed after she was attacked by a dog in county Waterford. The incident occurred at a house in Clashmore in the early hours of this morning. Gardai and paramedics were called to the scene and the girl was rushed by ambulance to Cork University Hospital. Doctors battled to save her life, […]

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Young man dragged from bed, doused in petrol and then set alight in Cork

By Kilkenny Now 20th January 2020 0

A young man is fighting for his life today after he was dragged from his home, doused with petrol and then set alight. The horrific attack took place at a house in Lotamore, Mayfield, Cork city at 4am this morning. Three men burst into 23-year-old father-of-three’s home brandishing knives and iron bars. They dragged him […]

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Worst day on record for hospital overcrowding, record numbers treated on trolleys in Kilkenny last year

By Kilkenny Now 6th January 2020 0

Today has been the worst-ever day for trolley overcrowding since records began. Figures published today reveal 760 admitted patients were left without beds in Ireland’s hospitals this morning. Locally, 32 patients were treated on trolleys at St Luke’s General Hospital this morning. Fifteen patients are on trolleys at the A&E department, with a further 17 […]

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Teenager dies after taking substance at music festival

By Kilkenny Now 5th August 2019 0

A TEENAGER has died after allegedly taking a substance at the Indiependence music festival. The patient was rushed to Cork University Hospital on Friday where he was described as being in a critical condition. He was put on life support yesterday, but died this afternoon. The young man, who was originally from neighbouring Tipperary, had […]

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Overcrowding crisis at St Luke’s, surgery cancelled, 35 on trolleys

By Kilkenny Now 29th April 2019 0

MANAGEMENT at St Luke’s General Hospital have urged the public to stay away from the A&E department unless they require “urgent care” following a surge in admissions over the weekend. Overcrowding levels at St Luke’s were the second highest of any hospital in the country this morning, with 35 patients left waiting for a bed, […]

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‘It doesn’t make sense’ – Kilkenny TD hits out at HSE decision to move Kilcreene services to Waterford

By Kilkenny Now 29th March 2019 0

KILKENNY TD Kathleen Funchion has urged the Health Services Executive (HSE) to abandon plans to move orthopaedic services from Kilcreene Hospital to Waterford. Kilcreene Regional Orthopaedic Hospital (KROP) is the elective orthopaedic hospital for the South East region. In response to a parliamentary question – seen by KilkennyNow.ie – the HSE confirmed plans

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Man admits manslaughter of talented young Kilkenny musician

By Kilkenny Now 26th February 2019 0

A MAN has admitted the manslaughter of a talented young Kilkenny musician last summer. Craig McGrath (25) pleaded guilty before Waterford Circuit Criminal Court to the manslaughter contrary to common law of Damien O’Brien (27) on July 7 last. Mr O’Brien, who was from Kilmacow, was a talented musician and a hugely popular figure within […]