Purchase a light of love this Christmas for only 10€ - availalbe in local shops or by visiting - www.shopballinasloe.ie 

Out tree will shine iwht 1000 special lights of love for loved ones, near, far or forever in your hearts!

All proceeds go to the Christmas Lights Funding Campaign and Social Services. 

A great evening in Ballinasloe for the Christmas Light Switch on and a special visit from Santa!  

Not only did the lights get switched on and a visit form Santa, BACD launche GLOW RADIO the new Ballinalsoe Radio Station for Christmas. 

So TUNE in and get Chrsitmas ready.

All are welcome to the BACD AGM in the Ballinasloe Enterprise Hub, Society Street on 21st November at 7:30pm 

RSVP to [email protected] 

Come along and support your local Tennis Club!

• Teams of 4 
  
• 40€ entry for the team
• Starts at 8pm sharp!
• Lots of Prizes!
• Gullane's Hotel 
• 7th November

Visit www.balliansloetennis.net for more information. 

Save the date: 19th December, Shearwater Hotel!

Following on the success of the past Christmas concert, The Magic of Christmas charity concert is back for its third year!!

An amazing line up with Eurovision Legend Charlie McGettigan AND the accomplished composer of “Lord of the dance”,  on the Uilleann Pipes the talented, Ger Fahy

It will also feature ‘Keara Sheeran Community Choirs” 

The Ballinasloe Town Band will be there to serenade you all on entry

Tickets  available www.eventbrite.ie - 25€ 

After years of discussion, the 50-bed replacement unit in Portiuncula Hospital recently opened.

In an event attended by local politicians An Taoiseach, Simon Harris was welcomed to the Campus by Senator Aisling Dolan – who has been to the fore of the campaign to have the unit completed.

“It’s a great honour to be back in Portiuncula, and I’m delighted to be joined by my colleagues. Thank you all so much for being here, for what I know is a really important day. And it’s an absolute pleasure to be here and to officially open the Orchard and Garbally ward blocks” declared Taoiseach Harris.

The Taoiseach has previously visited the hospital in connection with the development of the unit, while he was Minister for Health. “I must say, I feel a particular affinity with this project, as I’ve somewhat been on the journey. You can see the result ofeverybody’s hard work. I was here in 2019 and this seemed like abit of a distant dream. There were passionate cases put forward by the staff regarding the need for these beds.”

While there was great local pride felt in the town on the day, the council MDC meeting later on saw mixed reactions.
Cllr Evelyn Parsons had high praise for the new developments, although kept up the expectation that renovation would continue in the hospital. “The standard is going to be a gamechanger, really. But we do have to ask for more beds to commit to further development of our hospital.”
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Cllr Alan Harney agreed that while the new unit was a “major investment in the hospital, increased capacity in the emergency department” was something that should be further prioritised for him.

​Dermot Connolly concluded that it was “about time” for the new unit. “I want to pay tribute to the staff going above and beyond.  We need a service that’s fit for purpose.”

The unit, which cost €35 millon, contains wards where patients will have their own rooms and ensuites.

Anne Rabbitte TD said that the new unit “ensures privacy, dignity and also the medical need of isolation for the patients that will use the new ward block.”
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She pledged that new developments are underway at the moment by the design team to continue extending the hospital. “Currently we have 14 beds plus two resuscitations in the ED and we’re going  to add an additional capacity of nine more ED beds.”
 
Outgoing Independent TD Denis Naughton reminded all that the design and site works that he campaigned for as Minister included the ground, services, ducting and pre foundation works for an immediate upgrade with a further 75 bed new block. He urged the Management, Staff and the public representatives not to lose sight of the need of this “shovel ready” new investment.​

Ballinasloe Horse Fair is held annually in Ballinasloe, the second largest town in County Galway, in the western part of Ireland. It is one of Europe’s oldest and largest Horse Fairs, dating back to the 18th century.
This annual event attracts up to 80,000 visitors from all over the world, with many returning to the town year after year. This festival is one of the most important social and economic events in the life of the town. The town is also renowned for horse and pony riding, show jumping and other equestrian activities which take place throughout the year.

Take a look at the Ballinasloe Fair and Festival Website to find out more about the myriad of events taking place across the town! 

Reminder about this month's Pulse Club Event with  personnel from the Galway Local Enterprise Office who will provide the latest updates on business grants and supports available to entrepreneurs and businesses.
Event Details:

• Date: Thursday, 26th September 2024
• Time: 1:00 PM
• Location: Ballinasloe Enterprise Hub, Society St., H53TH24
• Lunch: Provided

This free session is open to all existing and potential businesses, entrepreneurs, and individuals looking to explore the latest opportunities and resources available to support business growth. It will also offer a fantastic networking opportunity with fellow local business owners and entrepreneurs.

Thanks to everyone who have already RSVP’d, if attending and you haven’t responded yet please contact Lyn at [email protected].

We have attached a poster with full event details. Feel free to share it with anyone who may benefit from attending.

​We look forward to welcoming you to the event!

Pádraig Pearses continues to go from strength to strength, operating with over 30 competitive teams, playing the four Gaelic games field sports of camogie, hurling, ladies’ football and men’s football. Pearses are a "GAA Healthy Club" and regularly host workshops and events on various topics from Nutrition to Healthy Eating for players and members.

​The Red Tigers Football Academy takes place every Saturday morning at 10am in at the Woodmount base, beyond the Birchgrove Roundabout. “More than 160 boys and girls from all our local schools showed wonderful enthusiasm in not so nice weather in the early morning“ states Aaron Clogher, PRO. Aaron stresses that new members are always welcome. In addition to this, coaches and parents who would like to help out are most welcome and will be provided with all training required. No experience is necessary and there are many types of roles: coaching, organisation, communication and administration.

Feel free to contact [email protected] or simply ask any team mentors.

Gaelic4Mothers & Others continues every Monday evening at 8.15pm. This programme provides women over 25 with an opportunity to play Ladies Gaelic football in a non-competitive, social and fun environment. Those interested can contact Eilish 087 272 0990 or Teresa 087 950 6444. 

The weekly Club Lotto continues to provide funds for the upkeep of sporting facilities and allows investment in the teams across the various codes.

Those interested in Pearses GAA are asked to contact:

Girls Camogie: Patty Ward, Secretary - [email protected]
Ladies Football: Tara Flynn, Secretary - [email protected]
Minor Hurling: Breda Donnellan, Secretary - [email protected]
Minor Boys Football: Geraldine Hogan, Secretary - [email protected]

For more information on any club activities, follow Pearses GAA on social media or drop an email to Public Relations Officer Aaron Clogher at [email protected] with any questions or queries.