News - Ballinasloe

Reviews into failures at Portiuncula close to completion

It comes after a number of babies, dating back to 2023, were either still-born or born with serious health complications.

Feb 25, 2026 16:50

Micheál Martin is set to officially open over 70 new social homes in the town.

Feb 5, 2026 07:20

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

Feb 4, 2026 12:55

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

Jan 27, 2026 08:44

It happened outside Loughrea in the early hours of this morning.

Jan 18, 2026 08:50

The Monksland Connected Hub is situated in a state-of-the-art building and offers hot-desking facilities and office space.

Nov 14, 2025 13:39

He'll visit the Shearwater Hotel in the east Galway town for the National Hub Summit at 2 o'clock.

Nov 13, 2025 11:09

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

Irish Rail says the works are essential to improve track infrastructure and apologises for any inconvenience.

Nov 1, 2025 09:45

An announced inspection of St Teresa's Services was carried out in July, the details of which have been published this week.

Oct 10, 2025 07:55

In a statement, Irish Rail apologised to customers "who experienced any distress during their journey" on the 5pm service last Sunday.

Oct 9, 2025 11:15

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

Oct 1, 2025 08:51

In July, it was announced that no high-risk mothers would be seen by their maternity services anymore.

Sep 24, 2025 09:18

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

Sep 23, 2025 13:24

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