Weapons, including a machete and a hatchet, were seized and a man arrested today by local Gardaí.

County planners are due to make a decision on the development by October 23rd

The drugs are to be sent for analysis to Forensic Science Ireland (FSI).

Investigations are ongoing

Up to 2,000 people attended the protest to voice their fears over the downgrading of maternity services at the hospital.

"This is not just a local issue – this is a national disgrace"

The rebranding marks a major milestone in its evolution as a fully independent, Irish-owned firm

Darius Langas (37) of Main Street, Ballinasloe, was convicted following a week-long trial at the Central Criminal Court

The update comes as external reviews into care given to women and babies at Portiuncula Hospital continues.

Women considered likely to deliver their baby before 35 weeks pregnancy will also have their care moved

The HSE has been repeatedly accused of letting the former psychiatric hospital, which has been closed since 2013, go to “wrack and ruin”

The man was subsequently charged to appear before a special sitting of Galway District Court on Sunday.

The currently derelict Dooley’s Pub will be converted to include a community facility

Reports were made of a firearm being discharged at two residential properties in Ballinasloe at around 3:50am.

The incident took place early this morning and investigations are ongoing

She had been a senator since 2020

The road was closed for a time but has reopened

A male (50s) appeared before Ballinasloe District Court yesterday and investigations are ongoing.

Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have any information on this incident to come forward.

The woman remains in a critical condition in Portiuncula University Hospital.

The injured woman was taken to Portiuncula University Hospital

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.

Investigations are ongoing, say Gardaí.

The announcement is expected later today

The hospital has a catchment area of over 400,000 people

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 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.

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