News - Ballinasloe

Local councillor urges HSE to restore full maternity services in Ballinasloe

No high-risk mothers can be seen in the unit in Portiuncula University Hospital for the foreseeable future.

Aug 31, 2025 12:10

Last month it was announced no high-risk mothers would be seen by their maternity services anymore.

Aug 28, 2025 13:28

Up to 2,000 people attended a demonstration in the town on Saturday afternoon.

Aug 18, 2025 08:13

High-risk mothers can no longer be cared for in Portiuncula University Hospital – a decision campaigners want reversed.

Aug 16, 2025 23:00

Several mothers attended the protest and spoke about their opposition to the 'downgrading' of the unit.

Aug 16, 2025 13:59

The HSE says no high-risk mothers can have their babies in Portiuncula University Hospital, in the long-term.

Aug 16, 2025 08:25

Hundreds of people are expected to line the streets of Ballinasloe next week for a major protest over maternity services.

Aug 6, 2025 17:25

It was agreed a street protest will take place on Saturday, August 16th, in Ballinasloe, in the next part of the campaign.

Aug 5, 2025 23:00

The meeting is taking place at Gullanes Hotel, Ballinasloe from 8pm this evening.

Aug 5, 2025 17:35

A number of local public representatives have called on the Health Minister to commit to safeguarding Portiuncula maternity services.

Jul 28, 2025 16:27

The taskforce involving local stakeholders was due to be set up in February but has been delayed.

Jul 23, 2025 13:46

High-risk pregnancies are being moved to University Hospital Galway.

Jul 22, 2025 13:33

Reviews into nine deliveries in the unit since 2023, including two stillbirths, are ongoing.

Jul 11, 2025 13:01

It's after the HSE confirmed no high-risk mothers can have their babies there in the long-term.

Jul 10, 2025 13:08

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