News - Ballinasloe
Over 120 incidents logged on the M6/N6 between Athlone and Ballinasloe
15 incidents on the stretch between Athlone and Ballinasloe were categorised as high priority involving accidents, vehicles on fire, or obstructions.
Oct 27, 2023 13:02
Portiuncula Hospital recorded as 'mostly compliant' following HIQA inspection
Patients who spoke with inspectors were positive about their experience.
Oct 17, 2023 14:10
Motorcyclist dies following fatal road traffic collision in Roscommon
The RTC involved a car and a motorcycle.
Oct 15, 2023 10:12
New pilot midwifery service launched at Portiuncula University Hospital
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
Disposal of surplus lands at St Brigid's Hospital takes step forward
The HSE first announced the intention to dispose of surplus lands and buildings at the former psychiatric hospital in 2019.
Sep 30, 2023 12:52
Government gives go ahead for modular homes for Ukrainians in Ballinasloe
The move was confirmed over night by Roscommon/Galway Sinn Fein TD Claire Kerrane.
Sep 27, 2023 13:13
Ballinasloe school set for major upgrade
It will bring the number of classrooms to 16, with school management stating the the development will help them to meet the increasing demand for student places.
Sep 22, 2023 13:18
12 extra beds available in Portiuncula Hospital from today
The rooms will include 8 single en-suite rooms, and are set to double the existing single bedroom spaces in the hospital.
Sep 18, 2023 08:15
Irish Rail announces additional service for Shannonside region
The new departure on the Dublin to Galway line will run on Fridays only.
Sep 12, 2023 13:29
Over 5,000 patients left local A&E care unseen so far this year
Between January and May of this year a total of 5,172 patients left local hospitals before their treatment was finished.
Aug 22, 2023 13:43
9 arrested following Garda operation in Ballinasloe
The operation involved involved more than 60 Gardaí and Detectives from units including the Armed Response Unit and Dog Unit.
Aug 18, 2023 07:40
Portiuncula Hospital reporting high levels of overcrowding
22 patients are currently waiting to be admitted.
Aug 15, 2023 11:08
Over 150 people waiting for hospital beds locally today
Galway University Hospital has the second highest figure nationally at 48, with the third worst affected hospital being Sligo with 40 people currently waiting for admission.
Aug 10, 2023 14:26
Patients refusing admission to local hospitals for fear of long waiting times
Martin Daly has warned that some people who should be in hospital are instead being treated at home or in other settings.
Aug 9, 2023 13:20Shannonside Newsletter
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