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€161,000 worth of cocaine seized at house in Ballinasloe

€161,000 worth of cocaine seized at house in Ballinasloe

Tue, 02 Sep, 2025

Investigations are ongoing
Pic of the day: Rossies out in force at Portiuncula protest

Pic of the day: Rossies out in force at Portiuncula protest

Wed, 20 Aug, 2025

Up to 2,000 people attended the protest to voice their fears over the downgrading of maternity services at the hospital.
Major protest takes place today over Portiuncula downgrade fears

Major protest takes place today over Portiuncula downgrade fears

Sat, 16 Aug, 2025

"This is not just a local issue – this is a national disgrace"
Local property firm rebrands as Sheehy Meares Real Estate

Local property firm rebrands as Sheehy Meares Real Estate

Sun, 10 Aug, 2025

The rebranding marks a major milestone in its evolution as a fully independent, Irish-owned firm
Man walked in on woman while she was in bathroom and raped her in bathtub

Man walked in on woman while she was in bathroom and raped her in bathtub

Thu, 31 Jul, 2025

Darius Langas (37) of Main Street, Ballinasloe, was convicted following a week-long trial at the Central Criminal Court
Women with 'higher risk' pregnancies to have care transferred from Portiuncula Hospital

Women with 'higher risk' pregnancies to have care transferred from Portiuncula Hospital

Wed, 09 Jul, 2025

The update comes as external reviews into care given to women and babies at Portiuncula Hospital continues.
Woman with 'high risk' pregnancies in Portiuncula to be transferred to other hospitals

Woman with 'high risk' pregnancies in Portiuncula to be transferred to other hospitals

Wed, 09 Jul, 2025

Women considered likely to deliver their baby before 35 weeks pregnancy will also have their care moved
HSE served with derelict site notice over local building

HSE served with derelict site notice over local building

Tue, 27 May, 2025

The HSE has been repeatedly accused of letting the former psychiatric hospital, which has been closed since 2013, go to “wrack and ruin”
Man arrested after €432k in cannabis plants seized at growhouses in Ballinasloe and Athlone

Man arrested after €432k in cannabis plants seized at growhouses in Ballinasloe and Athlone

Sun, 27 Apr, 2025

The man was subsequently charged to appear before a special sitting of Galway District Court on Sunday.
Derelict pub set to be transformed as part of new housing development

Derelict pub set to be transformed as part of new housing development

Tue, 01 Apr, 2025

The currently derelict Dooley’s Pub will be converted to include a community facility
Gardaí investigating after shots fired at two homes in Ballinasloe

Gardaí investigating after shots fired at two homes in Ballinasloe

Tue, 04 Feb, 2025

Reports were made of a firearm being discharged at two residential properties in Ballinasloe at around 3:50am.
Local Gardaí seek witnesses after reports of shots fired at two residential properties

Local Gardaí seek witnesses after reports of shots fired at two residential properties

Tue, 04 Feb, 2025

The incident took place early this morning and investigations are ongoing
Aisling Dolan's Seanad election bid falls short

Aisling Dolan's Seanad election bid falls short

Sat, 01 Feb, 2025

She had been a senator since 2020
Collision reported on major County Roscommon road

Collision reported on major County Roscommon road

Fri, 10 Jan, 2025

The road was closed for a time but has reopened
Woman (50s) dies in hospital following Galway assault

Woman (50s) dies in hospital following Galway assault

Fri, 13 Dec, 2024

A male (50s) appeared before Ballinasloe District Court yesterday and investigations are ongoing.
Woman (50s) dies following County Galway assault

Woman (50s) dies following County Galway assault

Fri, 13 Dec, 2024

Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have any information on this incident to come forward.
Man arrested after woman seriously assaulted in Co Galway

Man arrested after woman seriously assaulted in Co Galway

Wed, 11 Dec, 2024

The woman remains in a critical condition in Portiuncula University Hospital.
Man arrested in Ballinasloe after woman hospitalised with serious injuries

Man arrested in Ballinasloe after woman hospitalised with serious injuries

Wed, 11 Dec, 2024

The injured woman was taken to Portiuncula University Hospital
New bereavement room opens at Portiuncula Hospital

Phone signal issues at multi million euro hospital ward

Mon, 09 Dec, 2024

Patients attending a new multi-million euro ward block are having issues with their mobile phone coverage. The new 50 bedded ward block at Portiuncula University Hospital was officially opened in September.
Gardaí seize suspected pipe bombs and drugs 

Gardaí seize suspected pipe bombs and drugs 

Mon, 25 Nov, 2024

Investigations are ongoing, say Gardaí.
Senator Aisling Dolan set to be added today to FG General Election ticket in Roscommon-Galway

Senator Aisling Dolan set to be added today to FG General Election ticket in Roscommon-Galway

Tue, 29 Oct, 2024

The announcement is expected later today
Taoiseach to open new hospital ward block in Ballinasloe this morning

Taoiseach to open new hospital ward block in Ballinasloe this morning

Wed, 11 Sep, 2024

The hospital has a catchment area of over 400,000 people
Girl allegedly attacked by golden retriever dog settles claim for €115,000

Girl allegedly attacked by golden retriever dog settles claim for €115,000

Mon, 24 Jun, 2024

Mia Kate Nolan was walking near her home with her mother when the dog allegedly came from behind and clamped his jaws on the little girl’s head
Gardaí appeal for witnesses after shots discharged from firearm in Ballinasloe

Gardaí appeal for witnesses after shots discharged from firearm in Ballinasloe

Fri, 15 Dec, 2023

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses after a number of shots were discharged from a firearm in Ballinasloe in the early hours of this morning. The incident happened at a residential property in the Garbally Oaks area of the town at approximately 3 a. m.
Local Notes: Rahara Christmas lights, Diamond Jubilee and IFA AGMS

Local Notes: Rahara Christmas lights, Diamond Jubilee and IFA AGMS

Sun, 26 Nov, 2023

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