Increasing numbers requiring admission at Mullingar hospitalStatement on behalf of Regional Hospital MullingarRegional Hospital Mullingar is experiencing increasing numbers of people requiring admission at this time. Where possible, the management at Mullingar hospital is asking patients with non-emergency conditions to seek assistance from other parts of the health service such as their local Pharmacist, GP, or a GP out of hours service. Any patient who needs emergency hospital care will be seen and Regional Hospital Mullingar would urge such patients not to delay attending the ED. Please note that visiting restrictions are currently in place in Regional Hospital Mullingar due to high numbers of respiratory infections circulating in the community. Staff and management in Regional Hospital Mullingar apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank the public for their support and understanding.

Source: Irish Independent February 08, 2026 19:28 UTC