News - Ballinasloe
Monksland hub will 'bring people home' - Minister Calleary
The Monksland Connected Hub is situated in a state-of-the-art building and offers hot-desking facilities and office space.
Nov 14, 2025 13:39
Minister Dara Calleary to visit local region
He'll visit the Shearwater Hotel in the east Galway town for the National Hub Summit at 2 o'clock.
Nov 13, 2025 11:09
Progress being made on Portiuncula maternity services, says councillor
A design team is to be appointed to do a feasibility study on the potential of developing a theatre at the facility.
Nov 12, 2025 13:30
Local train passengers advised to expect disruptions this weekend
Irish Rail says the works are essential to improve track infrastructure and apologises for any inconvenience.
Nov 1, 2025 09:45
Health watchdog delivers positive report on Ballinasloe facility
An announced inspection of St Teresa's Services was carried out in July, the details of which have been published this week.
Oct 10, 2025 07:55
Reports of animal mistreatment on local train service
In a statement, Irish Rail apologised to customers "who experienced any distress during their journey" on the 5pm service last Sunday.
Oct 9, 2025 11:15
Minister under fire to address Portiuncula maternity downgrade
Up to 2,000 attended a massive protest in Ballinasloe in mid-August.
Oct 1, 2025 08:51
Two new reviews ordered at Portiuncula maternity unit
In July, it was announced that no high-risk mothers would be seen by their maternity services anymore.
Sep 24, 2025 09:18
Sales agents appointed to site of former Ballinasloe psychiatric hospital
St Brigid's Hospital, which had 22 beds, was closed down in 2013 and has remained vacant since then.
Sep 23, 2025 13:24
Local TD calls for urgent meeting with Health Minister over Portiuncula
Sinn Féin's Claire Kerrane says the decision to widen the definition of 'high-risk' pregnancies at the hospital has caused widespread fear and worry.
Sep 19, 2025 13:02
Man in his 20s charged following Ballinasloe machete incident
The man is due to appear before Ballinasloe District Court next month.
Sep 9, 2025 09:28
Man arrested following Ballinasloe machete incident
The man in his 20s is currently being detained at a station in the Garda North Western Region
Sep 8, 2025 13:29
Investigation continuing into Ballinasloe nursing home fire
The blaze broke out at Millrace Nursing Homes, located on Bridge Street on Sunday.
Sep 8, 2025 11:33
Cocaine worth €160,000 seized in Ballinasloe
A man in his 20s was arrested and questioned but was later released without charge.
Sep 2, 2025 09:50Shannonside Newsletter
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