2 h. ago Oranmore couple settle action against HSE over death of their baby girl at UHG

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM University Hospital Galway has apologised for shortcomings in care provided during the delivery of a baby girl who died one hour after her birth. Ailbhe Gilligan’s parents, Anna and Gerard Gilligan, of Oranmore sued the Health Service Executive over her death on October 27th, 2020. The family’s […] The post Oranmore couple settle action against HSE over death of their baby girl at UHG appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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6 h. ago Galway hospital apologies over care of baby who died an hour after birth

Her parents, Anna and Gerard Gilligan of Oranmore, Co Galway had sued the HSE over the death of their baby girl on October 27th 2020.

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7 h. ago Location chosen as design team to begin works on Merlin Park elective hospital

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A location has been chosen for the new elective hospital at Merlin Park. Galway West Fianna Fáil TD John Connolly has confirmed the Cystic Fibrosis zone at the existing hospital will host the new build. The design team has been put in place, and site investigation works […] The post Location chosen as design team to begin works on Merlin Park elective hospital appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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4 d. ago 8 thousand appointments cancelled at Galway's public hospitals last year

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Almost 8 thousand appointments were cancelled at Galway’s public hospitals last year. 6,882 were cancelled at UHG or Merlin Park, while a further 1,746 were cancelled at Portiuncula Hospital Ballinasloe. In both cases, it represents an increase of around ten percent on figures for 2023. Nationally, almost […] The post 8 thousand appointments cancelled at Galway's public hospitals last year appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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7 d. ago Bon Secours Hospital Galway Staff To Take To The Streets For Charity Bed Push In Aid Of Little Blue Heroes

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The dedicated staff of Bon Secours Hospital Galway are gearing up for a unique and heartfelt fundraiser on Saturday, 31st May 2025, as they embark on a Charity Bed Push across Galway city and county in aid of the Little Blue Heroes Foundation. The event, which begins […] The post Bon Secours Hospital Galway Staff To Take To The Streets For Charity Bed Push In Aid Of Little Blue Heroes appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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9 d. ago Local TD demands immediate action on ED mental healthcare report

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The Government must take immediate action on this week’s report on mental healthcare in hospital emergency departments. That’s according to Galway East TD Louis O’Hara, who’s reacting to the report released by the Mental Health Commission. It expressed concern over the inconsistent level of services provided nationwide […] The post Local TD demands immediate action on ED mental healthcare report appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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1 week ago Bernard Gloster reiterates apology to ‘Grace’ for neglect in foster care

Mr Finlay said that social workers and parents had found evidence and had made “very, very specific” complaints. There was “enormous” physical evidence of abuse.

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2 w. ago Baby girl died following failures of care at hospital, inquest told

Baby girl died following failures of care at hospital, inquest told  Irish Mirror

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2 w. ago Medical misadventure verdict recorded over death of baby following failures of care at Galway hospital

The coroner was told there was “an urgent, acute event” after a sudden drop in the foetal heartbeat at 11.45 pm.

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2 w. ago New study at Galway hospital to use AI to write discharge letters at emergency department

The study hopes to determine the efficiency and quality of AI on creating documentation, UHG said in a statement.

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3 w. ago University Hospital Kerry apologises for deficiencies in standard of care to man who died

A letter of apology from the hospital was read to the High Court on Tuesday as his family settled for €300,000 an action over the death of Mr Ferris on his 58th birthday.

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3 w. ago Family of man who died from sepsis at Galway hospital settle court action

Norbert Sheerin (73) died in the hospital where he had previously worked in the records department.

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3 w. ago HSE apologises for failings in care provided to teenager who died by suicide

Teenager was under the care of Kerry Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services at the time of her death

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