News - Ballinasloe
Opening date for modular building at Portiuncula hospital announced
The building will provide for 14 temporary COVID-19 ED minor injuries treatment or assessment rooms with support facilities
Apr 15, 2021 17:11
Second walk-in Covid test centre for Shannonside region
The walk-in centres allow people without Covid-19 symptoms to confirm they are not asymptomatic carriers of the virus.
Apr 1, 2021 11:13
Walk-in Covid test centre to open in Ballinasloe this weekend
The LEA in east Galway has recorded over sixty Covid cases in the last fortnight according to figures from the government's Covid hub
Mar 31, 2021 16:12
New 50-bed unit at Portiuncula hospital moves step closer
It's hoped that building works will begin later this year with the project costing approximately €15m
Mar 15, 2021 13:28
New 50 bed unit for Portiuncula Hospital in Ballinasloe put to tender
The HSE has put the new 50 bed unit extension for Portiuncula hospital out to tender. The unit for Portiuncula Hospital has been in the
Feb 10, 2021 13:12
Portiuncula Hospital A&E in Ballinasloe third busiest nationwide today
The Accident and Emergency Department in Portiuncula Hospital in Ballinasloe is the third busiest ED in the country today. According to the INMO, 63 people
Jan 20, 2021 11:18
Just two senior management staff remain at Aptar plant in Ballinasloe
The Aptar cosmetics factory in Ballinasloe has closed its doors with all floor staff having been laid off in recent days. The company confirmed in
Dec 17, 2020 13:17
Fourth application for Ballinasloe waste permit lodged just days after previous attempt ruled invalid
Campaigners against a proposed waste facility in Ballinasloe have expressed disappointment at another application for a permit days after a third application was deemed invalid.
Nov 13, 2020 12:46
R357 between Ballinasloe and Shannonbridge remains closed
The R357 between Ballinasloe and Shannonbridge won't be re-opened until after three o' clock this afternoon. It's been closed since a fatal
Oct 28, 2020 13:26
Extra staff to be provided to Covid-hit Ballinasloe nursing home
It's believed that additional staffing resources are to deployed by the HSE at a Ballinasloe nursing home affected by a major Covid outbreak. Health
Oct 22, 2020 14:13
Dublin to Galway Greenway consultation underway today in Athlone
Landowners in south county Roscommon are being urged to make their case to planners involved in progressing the Athlone to Galway Greenway today. The gap,
Aug 10, 2020 13:16
Ballinasloe students being discriminated against because of their address - Naughten
A TD claims children with special needs in Ballinasloe are being treated differently because of their address. The Dail has heard claims that special classes
Jul 31, 2020 07:44
BREAKING: 100 jobs to go at Aptar in Ballinasloe
It's understood that over 100 jobs are to go at Aptar in Ballinalsoe. The plastics technology company has been based in the town for
Jun 25, 2020 17:33
Fears for jobs in Ballinasloe as workers at factory called to meeting with management
There is concern for a number of jobs in Ballinasloe this lunchtime with employees of a manufacturing plant in the town called to a meeting
Jun 25, 2020 13:15Shannonside Newsletter
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