The first Barnahus study day to take place nationally was held on Thursday 14 May, in Galway. The event, opened by President Catherine Connolly was a collaboration between the four principal agencies involved in Barnahus; HSE, Tusla, An Garda Síochána and Children’s Health Ireland and brought together leading practitioners involved in responding to child sexual violence.
Throughout the month of May the extraordinary dedication of nurses and midwifes is celebrated around the world, with International day of the Midwife taking place on 5th May and International Nurses Day on 12th May.
In Galway University Hospitals (GUH) we are proud to acknowledge the compassion, professionalism and unwavering dedication shown by nurses and midwives every day and night.
Throughout the month of May, the extraordinary dedication of nurses and midwifes is celebrated around the world, with International day of the Midwife taking place on 05 May and International Nurses Day on 12 May.
The HSE together with Boots Ireland invites the community to come together in Carrick on Shannon, Co. Leitrim for an evening of information and inspiration.
Boots located at Carrick on Shannon Shopping Centre, Carrick on Shannon, Co. Leitrim is set to host a free brain health and dementia awareness event on May 20th at 6.30pm, as part of a nationwide series in partnership with the HSE’s Dementia: Understand Together campaign.
Communities across Mayo and Galway’s islands are set to benefit from the upcoming HSE Age Strong, Live Long Islands Event, a dedicated community wellbeing initiative taking place on 14th May 2026 across Clare Island, Inishturk, Inis Meáin, and Inishbofin.
Residents of Ballyshannon Community Hospital are being celebrated for their remarkable talent and generosity, having come together to support both their own community and families with newborn babies through a series of knitting initiatives.
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.
