News - Portiuncula University Hospital

Local TD welcomes reopening of newly-refurbished surgical ward at Portiuncula

It is the hospital's only acute surgical inpatient ward.

Mar 26, 2026 17:57

In total, there were 1460 assessments undertaken in the ED in 2025 by the Mental Health team.

Mar 25, 2026 13:33

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

Mar 15, 2026 09:18

Five reviews into maternity service failures at the facility are set to be completed by the end of this month.

Mar 11, 2026 10:58

It has been in operation since last month and includes nine modern clinical rooms and dedicated parking.

Feb 4, 2026 12:55

It will be linked to the existing building through a new accessible reception area which will include a new paedriatric waiting area.

Jan 8, 2026 13:10

There are five reviews currently ongoing into the care of women and their babies at the hospital.

Dec 17, 2025 13:43

According to today's INMO figures, Sligo University Hospital had 40 patients waiting for a bed this morning.

Nov 26, 2025 13:42

A design team is to be appointed to do a feasibility study on the potential of developing a theatre at the facility.

Nov 12, 2025 13:30

He was responding to suggestions that the 40-bed facility be developed in Ballinasloe instead.

Oct 14, 2025 13:34

Up to 2,000 attended a massive protest in Ballinasloe in mid-August.

Oct 1, 2025 08:51

High-risk mothers can no longer deliver their babies at the facility.

Sep 23, 2025 17:06

Sinn Féin's Claire Kerrane says the decision to widen the definition of 'high-risk' pregnancies at the hospital has caused widespread fear and worry.

Sep 19, 2025 13:02

The Portiuncula Maternity Alliance is considering a protest outside the Dáil.

Aug 26, 2025 16:31

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