News - Ballinasloe

Local TD calls for urgent meeting with Health Minister over Portiuncula

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 man is due to appear before Ballinasloe District Court next month.

Sep 9, 2025 09:28

The man in his 20s is currently being detained at a station in the Garda North Western Region

Sep 8, 2025 13:29

The blaze broke out at Millrace Nursing Homes, located on Bridge Street on Sunday.

Sep 8, 2025 11:33

A man in his 20s was arrested and questioned but was later released without charge.

Sep 2, 2025 09:50

No high-risk mothers can be seen in the unit in Portiuncula University Hospital for the foreseeable future.

Aug 31, 2025 12:10

Last month it was announced no high-risk mothers would be seen by their maternity services anymore.

Aug 28, 2025 13:28

Up to 2,000 people attended a demonstration in the town on Saturday afternoon.

Aug 18, 2025 08:13

High-risk mothers can no longer be cared for in Portiuncula University Hospital – a decision campaigners want reversed.

Aug 16, 2025 23:00

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

Aug 16, 2025 13:59

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

Aug 16, 2025 08:25

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

Aug 6, 2025 17:25

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

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

Aug 5, 2025 17:35

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