Portiuncula University Hospital Maternity Emergency Service
Address
Portiuncula University Hospital, Garbally Demense, Dunlo, Ballinasloe, Galway, H53 T971
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Opening hours
Monday, 24 hours
Tuesday, 24 hours
Wednesday, 24 hours
Thursday, 24 hours, 24 hours
Friday, closed
Saturday, 24 hours
Sunday, 24 hours
Tuesday, 24 hours
Wednesday, 24 hours
Thursday, 24 hours, 24 hours
Friday, closed
Saturday, 24 hours
Sunday, 24 hours
Opening hours for public holidays
New Year's Day1 January 2026, 24 hours
St Brigid's Day2 February 2026, 24 hours
St Patrick's Bank Holiday17 March 2026, 24 hours
Easter Monday6 April 2026, 24 hours
May Bank Holiday4 May 2026, 24 hours
June Bank Holiday1 June 2026, 24 hours
August Bank Holiday3 August 2026, 24 hours
October Bank Holiday26 October 2026, 24 hours
Christmas Day25 December 2025, 24 hours
St Stephen's Day26 December 2025, 24 hours
Contact details
Labour Ward
Phone: 090 9648250
You do not need an appointment for the Emergency and Assessment Unit.
Emergency and Assessment Units are open 24 hours for women with:
- signs of labour
- complications of pregnancy
- complications in the postnatal period
- acute gynaecological emergencies
Urgent advice:Go to an Emergency and Assessment Unit if:
- you are concerned that your baby’s normal pattern of movements has changed
- you experience any vaginal bleeding
- your waters have broken or you have any signs of labour and you are less than 37 weeks pregnant
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