News - Ballinasloe
Over 1,900 patients waiting on trolleys in local hospitals last month
Those figures are up from 528 compared to February 2023.
Mar 13, 2024 13:16
Over 400 patients left in local hospital beds after treatment last year
In many cases the delay in physical discharge was the result of a lack of step down beds or care facility openings.
Mar 12, 2024 17:22
Plight of Ballinasloe family living in caravan 'emergency situation' says local Senator
Speaking to the Joe Finnegan Show today, Senator Eugene Murphy has urged the family to get in touch with his office.
Jan 12, 2024 13:07
Family of eight forced to live in one-bedroom caravan
The local authority says it can only place the family in a five-bedroomed house, but said no such property was currently available.
Jan 9, 2024 13:12
Quarter of local M6 incidents occurred in wet conditions
The majority of incidents happened during the day, with just 18 logged as having occurred at night time in an unlit area.
Jan 2, 2024 11:45
Gardaí continuing investigations into Ballinasloe and Athlone incidents
They are investigating the discharge of a firearm in Ballinasloe last Friday and a burglary of a jewellery shop in Athlone last month.
Dec 18, 2023 17:14
Gardaí investigating in Ballinasloe following discharge of firearm
Gardaí say that at approximately 3am this morning a number of shots were discharged at a residential property in Garbally Oaks, Ballinasloe.
Dec 15, 2023 15:30
Local Gardaí among the first in the country to trial new caps
100 officers will wear a soft baseball cap and a 'bump stop cap' which offers better protection.
Dec 6, 2023 16:49
Man critical following violent incident in Ballinasloe
Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to come forward.
Nov 7, 2023 15:19
Over 120 incidents logged on the M6/N6 between Athlone and Ballinasloe
15 incidents on the stretch between Athlone and Ballinasloe were categorised as high priority involving accidents, vehicles on fire, or obstructions.
Oct 27, 2023 13:02
Portiuncula Hospital recorded as 'mostly compliant' following HIQA inspection
Patients who spoke with inspectors were positive about their experience.
Oct 17, 2023 14:10
Motorcyclist dies following fatal road traffic collision in Roscommon
The RTC involved a car and a motorcycle.
Oct 15, 2023 10:12
New pilot midwifery service launched at Portiuncula University Hospital
The pilot will offer postnatal clinic appointments to all women on day five and day ten after their baby is born.
Oct 13, 2023 17:27
Disposal of surplus lands at St Brigid's Hospital takes step forward
The HSE first announced the intention to dispose of surplus lands and buildings at the former psychiatric hospital in 2019.
Sep 30, 2023 12:52Shannonside Newsletter
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