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Councillors clash as Portiuncula downgrade criticised as ‘hollowing out’ of rural communities
Concerns over the continued downgrading of services at Portiuncula University Hospital (PUH) resurfaced sharply at last week’s meeting of Ballinasloe Municipal District, with councillors expressing frustration at a lack of transparency, accountability, and clear evidence underpinning decisions that have already led to the scaling back of maternity services.
Newtownsmyth
In the late 18th century, a ‘new town’ — Newtownsmyth — was built outside the town wall on the northern side. The project was undertaken by the governors of the Erasmsus Smith estate. In this suburb, a county courthouse was erected in 1815 and a town courthouse in 1824. In 1823, there were objections suggesting that there were several suitable sites ‘immediately in town’ and that it was ‘quite idle’ to lay foundations in the suburb of Newtownsmyth.
Focus switches to FAI Cup for Tribeswomen
Galway United Women travel to Drumcondra for a vital FAI Cup clash after thumping Waterford 7-0 last Saturday.
Spires House and Fort Eyre, Shantalla
On this day, June 26, one hundred years ago, the Sisters of Jesus and Mary bought Spires House in Shantalla. Three of the sisters in the order had come to UCG the previous year to study for a degree and while they were in Galway, Mother Stanislaus looked for a suitable premises for a house of studies for them and finally purchased this premises. The house dates from the 1840s and got its name from the two unusual spires you can see on the roof. The building was used by the sisters as a hostel for secular students as well as their own nuns and these nuns became known locally as ‘The Spires Nuns’.
Connacht in fine fettle with European win and Bundee’s signature
The official announcement of Bundee Aki’s extended contract for another year is the ideal Christmas bonus for Connacht as Leinster roll into Galway for their annual festive URC meeting.
