News - Ballinasloe
No commitment from Health Minister on Ballinasloe maternity services
A number of local public representatives have called on the Health Minister to commit to safeguarding Portiuncula maternity services.
Jul 28, 2025 16:27
Taskforce could be established next month to tackle anti-social behaviour in Ballinasloe
The taskforce involving local stakeholders was due to be set up in February but has been delayed.
Jul 23, 2025 13:46
Future of Ballinasloe maternity services now a political decision - Fallon
High-risk pregnancies are being moved to University Hospital Galway.
Jul 22, 2025 13:33
Lower risk pregnant mothers may stay away from Ballinasloe - councillor
Reviews into nine deliveries in the unit since 2023, including two stillbirths, are ongoing.
Jul 11, 2025 13:01
Concerns Portiuncula University Hospital will lose its maternity services completely
It's after the HSE confirmed no high-risk mothers can have their babies there in the long-term.
Jul 10, 2025 13:08
HSE regional chief says antenatal care at Portiuncula is 'safe'
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
New Local Link route to serve Ballinasloe to Athlone
Transport For Ireland has confirmed that the enhanced Local Link 548 route will commence from next Monday.
Jul 9, 2025 16:27
Planning application lodged for major extension of ED at Portiuncula hospital
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
Local TD says some children in Ballinasloe go to school to be fed because they're so poor
It comes as the number of children in consistent poverty in Ireland has risen above 100,000.
Jun 10, 2025 16:34
Multimillion Euro Portiuncula Hospital ED extension delayed
Almost 7 million euro has been allocated to the project, which will include extra treatment bays.
May 28, 2025 08:49
Derelict sites notice issued over former psychiatric hospital in Ballinasloe
St Brigid's Hospital, which had 22 beds, was closed down in 2013 and has remained vacant since then.
May 27, 2025 17:09
Dáil hears school in Ballinasloe waiting almost three decades for new campus
Sinn Fein's Claire Kerrane says two schools amalgamated to form Scoil an Chroi Naofa in 1996 - on condition they'd get a new school building.
May 23, 2025 08:29
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
Firearms seized and man arrested in Ballinasloe drug raid
A man aged in his 40s was arrested and is currently being held at a station in the region.
Apr 28, 2025 16:49Shannonside Newsletter
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