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Joe Loughnane says he’s disappointed with the HSE’s decision not to implement Adam’s Protocols named in memory of his brother

This means a separate emergency department for people presenting with suicidal ideation will not be considered by the Health Service Executive

In February Adam Loughnane presented himself at UHG A&E in distress and experiencing suicidal ideation, but left the hospital and later that day died by suicide

Regional Executive Officer for HSE West and Northwest Tony Canavan says there won’t be a separate mental health A&E

He told Galway Bay FM news they plan to integrate more psychology services into current EDs

Adam’s brother Joe Loughnane spearheaded the online petition for a separate facility and he told Galway Talks their only option now is to take to the streets

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Three cases of measles have been confirmed in Galway.

Public Health was notified of the cases in mid-May and they concern children.

Close contacts are being identified and advised by the Public Health team.

Measles symptoms include a high temperature, cold-like symptoms, sore red eyes, a rash, vomiting, diarrhoea and tummy pain.

Dr Emer O’Connell, Consultant in Public Health Medicine says measles can be a serious illness and is highly infectious.

She adds that the best protection is to be fully vaccinated with two doses of MMR vaccine.

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An information evening is being held in the city on Monday week on vacant and derelict properties

The City Council is hosting the event to provide advice and outline grant schemes available to refurbish vacant and derelict properties.

It’ll cover areas such as the Repair and Lease Scheme, SEAI grants and the Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant Scheme.

The drop-in evening will take place on Monday week May 26th from 5-7pm at the Harbour Hotel, with more info on GalwayCity.ie.

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Approval has been given for plans to redevelop Fisheries Fields in the city into a new public park and entertainment venue.

The site at Earl’s Island sits on the River Corrib near Galway Cathedral, and hosts the Big Top tent during the Arts Festival.

Upgrade works will include new public lighting, a seating terrace, a new flexible events space, and limestone paving.

There’ll also be new landscaping works, sculpted signs, and a new shared surface for pedestrians and cyclists.

City planners have now approved the plans, led by University of Galway.

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A new review into maternity care provided at Portiuncula Hospital in Ballinasloe has begun following the death of a baby in recent weeks.

The HSE has confirmed the external review to The Irish Times which reports it was initiated shortly after the birth.

It’s now the 10th review that’s taking place into the care given to women and babies at the hospital.

The investigations were initiated after six babies delivered in 2024 and one in 2025 had a reduction in the supply of blood or oxygen before, during or after birth.

Six of these babies were referred for neonatal cooling.

In addition, two stillbirths in 2023 are also under external review.

None of the external reviews, nine of which were announced in January, has been completed to date.

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Gardaí are reminding Galway motorists that there will be traffic restrictions close to Eamonn Deacy Park in Terryland this evening.

Galway are playing Sligo at 7.45p.m and large crowds are expected.

Tomorrow, the double header at Pearse stadium will lead to large traffic volumes and traffic restrictions.

The hurling match takes place at 2.30p.m and the football match at 5pm.

Gardaí in Salthill wish to advise that there will be traffic restrictions close to the stadium throughout the course of Saturday and to expect a large volume of traffic throughout the day.

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Galway RNLI has rescued three people on board a boat stranded in Galway Bay

Shortly after 6 last evening the call came in about a boat in distress between Spiddal and Blackhead.

The 6.5 metre long rigid inflatable boat had engine failure and was unable to return to shore.

On reaching the RIB the volunteer lifeboat crew medically assessed the three people on board

No one was in need of first aid so the lifeboat crew established a tow and brought the stricken boat safely to harbour.