4 d. ago Adam Loughnane asked for help at a Galway hospital. Three hours later he was dead

A family is bereaved by suicide every day in Ireland even though most who take their lives have sought help. This is one young man’s story

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4 d. ago Trolley figures low in Galway's public hospitals ahead of bank holiday

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Trolley figures are relatively low in Galway’s public hospitals ahead of the bank holiday weekend. There are thirteen patients waiting for a bed at University Hospital Galway – down from 45 at the start of the week. Meanwhile, there are no patients on trolleys at Portiuncula Hospital […] The post Trolley figures low in Galway's public hospitals ahead of bank holiday appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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5 d. ago Catherine Corless welcomes latest date for Tuam Mother and Baby Home excavation but remains horrified at the delay

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Local historian Catherine Corless says she’s ‘horrified’ at the 11 year wait for answers about the burials at the site of the Tuam Mother and Baby Home In 2014 Catherine Corless discovered death certificates of nearly 800 children who died while in the home, but had no […] The post Catherine Corless welcomes latest date for Tuam Mother and Baby Home excavation but remains horrified at the delay appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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6 d. ago Jobs boost for Galway city as hospitality tech company announces expansion

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM At least 20 new jobs are coming to Galway city, as a leading hospitality technology company has announced its expansion. Kappture is currently operating from Portershed, but will find a new home in the city for its expanded Software Development Hub. The company works with some of […] The post Jobs boost for Galway city as hospitality tech company announces expansion appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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7 d. 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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7 d. 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 d. 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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1 week 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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2 w. 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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2 w. 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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2 w. ago Local TD says Government must face reality of failures within state care system

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Government has to face the reality of ongoing failings within the state care system. That’s according to Roscommon/Galway Sinn Fein TD Claire Kerrane, following the publication of a final report on the ‘Grace Case’. A Commission of Investigation found there was neglect in the care of ‘Grace’, […] The post Local TD says Government must face reality of failures within state care system appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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2 w. ago HSE chief: Handling of care of Grace was 'abject failure, even by the standards of the 1990s'

The 2,000-page report on the ‘Grace’ case published yesterday found no evidence of physical, emotional or sexual abuse.

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3 w. ago Live: As it happened: Failure in duty of care in 'Grace' case

Live: As it happened: Failure in duty of care in 'Grace' case  RTE.ie

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3 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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3 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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3 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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