News - Cllr Alan Harney
Further calls for temporary flood measures in Ballinasloe following Minister's visit
The Junior Minister met with members of Ballinasloe Flood Action Group during his visit.
Jul 1, 2026 17:34
External reviews into Maternity Services at Portiuncula nearing a conclusion
12 reviews were ordered into care in January 2025, with 8 completed.
Jun 24, 2026 13:16
Owners of Ballinasloe hotel say it won't be used to house asylum seekers
It follows an application from a third party to provide accommodation for those seeking international protection.
Apr 30, 2026 13:33
HSE clarify confusion around Galway hospital
Fianna Fáil TD for Galway West John Connolly raised the issue in the Dáil yesterday.
Feb 20, 2026 13:40
New maternity outpatient facility opens at Portiuncula
It has been in operation since last month and includes nine modern clinical rooms and dedicated parking.
Feb 4, 2026 12:55
Future of St Brigid's Hospital still up in the air
St Brigid's Hospital, which had 22 beds, was closed down in 2013 and has remained vacant since then.
Jan 27, 2026 08:44
Expansion to Portiuncula's emergency department approved
It will be linked to the existing building through a new accessible reception area which will include a new paedriatric waiting area.
Jan 8, 2026 13:10
Progress being made on Portiuncula maternity services, says councillor
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
Sales agents appointed to site of former Ballinasloe psychiatric hospital
St Brigid's Hospital, which had 22 beds, was closed down in 2013 and has remained vacant since then.
Sep 23, 2025 13:24
Local councillor urges HSE to restore full maternity services in Ballinasloe
No high-risk mothers can be seen in the unit in Portiuncula University Hospital for the foreseeable future.
Aug 31, 2025 12:10
HSE to sell Ballygar Health Centre amid community demand for reuse
The centre was destroyed in a fire in 2021 with the front part of the building completely gutted.
Jun 29, 2025 08:56
Phone coverage issues in new ward at Portiuncula Hospital rectified
Ballinasloe based Councillor Alan Harney sought an update on the issue at the most recent Regional Health Forum meeting.
Jun 27, 2025 12:55
"Astonishing" that local hospital has no phone coverage in brand new ward
Cllr Alan Harney raised the issue at the most recent Regional Health Forum held last month.
Dec 12, 2024 13:08
Former HSE campus in Ballinasloe 'a blight on the landscape', says councillor
The HSE is currently completing an internal review process based on a completed professional valuation as part of efforts to dispose of the significant property.
Oct 2, 2024 14:32Shannonside Newsletter
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