Then, in 1972, a brand-new building sprang up-like giving the hospital a fresh haircut and a shiny set of teeth. Fast-forward to 2001, and the keys changed hands to Jerry Conlan of Harlequin Healthcare. The place became part of a healthcare rollercoaster, joined by the glitzy Mount Carmel Hospital in Dublin, but soon the ride got a bit bumpy-Conlan’s group hit money troubles.
But as all good stories love a twist, in swooped Kingsbridge Healthcare Group from Belfast in 2015, rescuing this hospital and bringing it into a modern era. Now, behind these walls, a dedicated team treats everything from sore throats to tricky hearts. With just 19 beds and about 60 staff, it’s proof that in Sligo, even small hospitals can make a mighty difference.
