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Major protest planned over Portiuncula maternity services

Aug 6, 2025 13:52
By Shannonside News
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Major protest planned over Portiuncula maternity services

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

It's after it was announced last month high-risk mothers can no longer have their babies in the hospital.

Over 200 people attended a public meeting in Gullane's in Ballinasloe last night, amid serious concern over the move.

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It was organised by Dr Evelyn Parsons, who's an Independent councillor - she says the campaign will continue:

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