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Future of St Brigid's Hospital still up in the air

Jan 27, 2026 08:44
By Shannonside News
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Future of St Brigid's Hospital still up in the air
The former St Brigid's Hospital in Ballinasloe.

St Brigid's Hospital, which had 22 beds, was closed down in 2013 and has remained vacant since then.

It remains to be seen what will be done to a former psychiatric hospital in Ballinasloe.

St Brigid's Hospital, which had 22 beds, was closed down in 2013 and has remained vacant since then.

A site meeting between council officials and HSE representatives to discuss the deteriorating condition of the campus took place recently.

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It includes a number of protected buildings.

A derelict sites notice was issued to the HSE by Galway County Council last year.

Local Cllr Alan Harney feels a long-term plan needs to be put in place:

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