University Hospital Galway says it's extremely busy with long wait times in the Emergency Department.
As a result of high numbers attending the ED, the hospital is postponing some elective procedures.
Yesterday 286 people attended the Emergency Department
Today there are 51 patients on trolleys, the highest number in the country after Limerick which has 91 patients waiting for a bed
Portiuncula Hospital in Ballinasloe is not under pressure today while across the country, 516 admitted patients are on trolleys.
Today at UHG urgent and time-sensitive procedures are being prioritised and patients are being contacted directly if their procedure is being postponed.
The hospital is advising that patients who attend the emergency department for routine and non-urgent treatment will experience very long waiting times.
People are asked to only attend the ED if it is an emergency situation, and explore other options such as their GP, the Roscommon Injury Unit or out-of-hours service where possible.
