News - Portiuncula Hospital
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
Over 2,000 people left Mullingar ED last year without finishing treatment
There are also significant numbers in other local hospitals.
Mar 16, 2026 11:19
Overcrowding continues at local hospitals
The latest Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation report is out.
Jan 20, 2026 12:53
Teenager killed in Co. Galway crash
It happened outside Loughrea in the early hours of this morning.
Jan 18, 2026 08:50
Seven reviews into care of women & babies at Portiuncula have been completed
The head of the HSE has told an Oireachtas Committee these have been shared with the families concerned, along with recommendations.
Dec 17, 2025 11:02
Dáil hears further concerns about future of maternity services at local hospital
Roscommon-Galway TD Martin Daly raised the issue with Minister of State at the Department of Health, Mary Butler, this morning.
Oct 22, 2025 13:24
Local TD says there is 'confusion' at Portiuncula maternity unit
Roscommon-Galway TD Martin Daly raised the issue with the Tánaiste in the Dáil yesterday.
Oct 17, 2025 13:19
Nearly half a million euro spent by local hospitals on debt collectors
The figures were released by the HSE in a parliamentary response to Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín.
Sep 30, 2025 13:01
Roscommon Cllr critical of Minister's refusal to reverse Portiuncula decision
The Minister insists she's putting women and babies first and working with an external management team to ensure the safety of those attending the Ballinasloe facility.
Jul 29, 2025 08:18
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
HSE confirms no high risk mothers can have babies in Portiuncula in the long-term
The update comes as reviews into maternity care at the local hospital continue.
Jul 10, 2025 11:37
Local councillor welcomes plans for extension of Portiuncula ED
It will also see significant changes to the main entrance, existing traffic flow and ambulance bays.
Jul 4, 2025 17:55
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
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 08:49Shannonside Newsletter
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