News - Ballygar
Soaring grocery prices hitting Roscommon hard, Dáil told
The Fianna Fáil TD Martin Daly is calling for the government to establish a grocery price watch like the CCPC to protect consumers and examine retail pricing practices.
Apr 27, 2026 11:10
Old Ballygar health centre to be demolished, HSE confirms
The centre was destroyed in a fire in 2021 with the front part of the building completely gutted.
Feb 25, 2026 07:41
Dáil hears of delay to local house builds
A house hasn't been built in Ballygar, Co Galway, in 15 years, according to a local TD.
Dec 11, 2025 13:09
HSE confirm former Ballygar Health Centre building deemed surplus to requirements
The centre was destroyed in a fire in 2021 with the front part of the building completely gutted.
Mar 26, 2025 13:50
Consultations to take place on proposed wind farm on Roscommon border
The joint venture is still at the early stages of development and both stakeholders say the number, location and height of turbines has yet to be determined.
Nov 5, 2024 13:47
Gardaí investigating three burglaries reported in East Galway
Gardaí are also urging the public to report on any suspicious activities and vehicles in the area.
Oct 27, 2024 13:16
Councillor says Senator Murphy should have been selected to run in elections
The party rejected the Scramogue man's request to run alongside Ballygar GP Martin Daly, who narrowly beat him in a selection convention.
Oct 26, 2024 13:23
Keogh backs Daly after pulling out of general election race in Roscommon-Galway
Keogh was one of five candidates nominated for the Roscommon-Galway convention, for the upcoming general election.
Oct 1, 2024 13:14
HSE called on to take action on future of former health centre in Ballygar
One of the buildings on the site was gutted, while another received severe smoke damage.
Sep 30, 2024 17:28
HSE not keen on rebuilding of Ballygar Health Centre following 2021 fire
While rebuilding the Health Centre on the main street remains an option for the HSE, they say the original site would not be suitable for both GP and enhanced primary care services in the future.
Mar 6, 2024 14:00
Ballygar GP calls for rethink to recruit rural based doctors
Dr Martin Daly's comments come as doctors struggle to deal with an increasing number of patients attending
Feb 2, 2024 13:36
N63 Roscommon to Ballygar road closed due to RTC
It's expected the road will remain closed for a number of hours.
Aug 23, 2023 09:53
Patients refusing admission to local hospitals for fear of long waiting times
Martin Daly has warned that some people who should be in hospital are instead being treated at home or in other settings.
Aug 9, 2023 13:20
Major power outages reported across Shannonside region
Ballygar and Ballyforan have all also reported outages affecting over 200 people.
Jun 13, 2023 16:20Shannonside Newsletter
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