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Portiuncula Maternity Alliance inviting locals to join them at St Patrick's Day parade

This is in support of safe maternity care at Portiuncula University Hospital.

Mar 15, 2026 09:18

LISTEN: Mothers speak out as up to 2,000 attend Ballinasloe maternity protest

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

Aug 16, 2025 13:59

LISTEN: Over 200 people attend public meeting in Ballinasloe over maternity services

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

HSE confirms no high risk mothers can have babies in Portiuncula in the long-term

The update comes as reviews into maternity care at the local hospital continue.

Jul 10, 2025 11:37

Tenth review into maternity care at Portiuncula Hospital now underway

According to the Irish times, it comes after a series of serious incidents, including seven cases of babies suffering brain injuries during or after birth since 2024.

May 16, 2025 07:56

Maternity reviews underway at Portiuncula Hospital in Ballinalsoe

The HSE says the review is an additional measure to make maternity services at the hospital as safe as possible.

Jan 28, 2025 15:23

Maternity service experience event in Sligo tomorrow

Women who've used the maternity service at Sligo hospital in the last year, or who are currently attending it, are being asked for their feedback tomorrow

Jul 18, 2022 16:50

HSE says all maternity units now allowing partner access

The HSE told a Dail Committee that all 19 units are complying with new rules

Jun 23, 2021 14:01

LISTEN: Pregnant women across Shannonside region urged to get Covid vaccine

Studies show that the vaccine is safe for women who are expecting a child

Jun 4, 2021 08:42

Maternity service access protest due at Sligo hospital this morning

The issue of partners not being allowed attend maternity service appointments and for long periods ahead of the birth of children is being highlighted by an advocacy group as some restrictions are still in place at some hospitals

May 13, 2021 07:49

Maternity hospitals have until end of today to explain visiting restrictions

Many people around the country want maternity hospitals to allow partners to come in for scans and the whole birth

May 12, 2021 13:53

Protests taking place outside maternity hospitals against Covid restrictions

May 11, 2021 10:29

Rooskey mother urges hospitals to urgently change rules on partners at births

Hospitals are to consider amending the rules which have prevented partners from offering immediate support in hospitals in the coming weeks

Apr 21, 2021 18:22

HSE examining plans to allow partners attend maternity appointments via video calls

The HSE is looking at plans to allow partners of pregnant women view maternity appointments remotely. It follows criticism over the past couple of months

Sep 25, 2020 13:50

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