News - Portiuncula University Hospital

Hundreds expected to attend protest over Portiuncula maternity services

The HSE says no high-risk mothers can have their babies in Portiuncula University Hospital, in the long-term.

Aug 16, 2025 08:25

The meeting is taking place at Gullanes Hotel, Ballinasloe from 8pm this evening.

Aug 5, 2025 17:35

A number of local public representatives have called on the Health Minister to commit to safeguarding Portiuncula maternity services.

Jul 28, 2025 16:27

It's after the HSE confirmed no high-risk mothers can have their babies there in the long-term.

Jul 10, 2025 13:08

It comes after today's announcement that women with 'higher risk' pregnancies will have their care moved to other hospitals.

Jul 9, 2025 18:01

A Labour TD is calling on the Health Minister to ban parking charges for patients and staff.

Jul 9, 2025 13:36

HSE West and North West says it's estimated the investment in Portiuncula University Hospital will be in the region of €12 million.

Jul 4, 2025 13:39

That's according to data compiled by the Department of Health and published in yesterday's Irish Independent.

Jun 28, 2025 11:07

A recent infant death at the Galway hospital is now the subject of an external review, bringing the number of ongoing investigations to 10.

May 17, 2025 14:25

It's on in St Michael's Church in the east Galway town at 12 noon, with cremation afterwards in Shannon Crematorium.

Dec 16, 2024 07:45

The pilot will offer postnatal clinic appointments to all women on day five and day ten after their baby is born.

Oct 13, 2023 17:27

The 'Willow Suite' will provide a private environment in which grieving parents will be sensitively cared for.

Sep 16, 2023 09:14

The collision took place at Newbridge ,Ballinasloe earlier today

Feb 5, 2023 22:08

115 are on trolleys in local hospitals this morning.

Dec 15, 2022 11:06

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