Coinciding with International Day of the Midwife on 05 May, Mayo University Hospital (MUH) is proud to celebrate both the appointment of Louise O’Malley as Director of Midwifery and the invaluable contribution of midwives to healthcare. This global day of recognition highlights the skill, compassion, and dedication of midwives who support women and families at some of life’s most important moments.
International Day of the Midwife is being marked at Sligo University Hospital (SUH) with a warm acknowledgement of the dedication and care provided by midwives to women, babies and families across the region.
Midwifery plays a central role in supporting women throughout pregnancy, birth and the postnatal period. At SUH, midwives work closely with families to provide safe, compassionate and personalised care at every stage of their journey.
Letterkenny University Hospital is proud to celebrate International Day of the Midwife today (05 May), by recognising the invaluable contribution midwives make to the health and wellbeing of mothers, babies and families. Helping support women and families through some of life’s most meaningful moments.
Portiuncula University Hospital is marking International Day of the Midwife today, Tuesday, 05 May, by recognising the dedication, expertise and compassion of its midwifery team, who support women and families through some of life’s most meaningful moments.
The second HSE West and North West Dementia Conference recently took place in ATU's Sligo campus, bringing together over 240 healthcare professionals, researchers and advocates to a full day of collaboration and commitment to improving dementia care across the region. Hosted in partnership with ATU, the event highlighted innovation, shared learning and the central importance of lived experience in shaping future services.
The first two phases of an ambitious redevelopment plan for University Hospital Galway (UHG) has reached a significant milestone with the appointment of a Design Team to develop two new ward blocks at the hospital.
Following an open competition, Perkins & Will together with Cullen Payne Architects have been appointed as Architects to lead an Integrated Design Team through all stages of the design and delivery of the first two major projects on the UHG campus.
A new partnership between Atlantic Technological University (ATU) and the Health Service Executive (HSE) aims to address persistent staffing shortages in Ireland’s diagnostic laboratory services, while simultaneously upskilling existing healthcare workers through a structured, part‑time education pathway.
Children receiving care at Portiuncula University Hospital are benefiting from the introduction of new virtual reality (VR) headsets, an innovative technology designed to reduce anxiety and improve the hospital experience for young patients.
HSE West and North West, in partnership with the Mayo Roscommon Hospice Foundation, officially opened a Children’s Memorial Garden at the Roscommon Palliative Care Support Unit on Saturday (18 April 2026).
The garden provides a dedicated, peaceful space where families can remember their children and find comfort, reflection and connection within a supportive healthcare environment.
Sixteen patients attending the Diabetes Outpatient Clinic at University Hospital Galway were honoured at a special awards ceremony recently held in Croí. At the event, Diabetes Ireland recognised the individuals for living with type 1 diabetes, presenting 50- and 65-year achievement medals in acknowledgement of their courage, perseverance, and lifelong commitment to managing the condition.
