16 May 2024

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Former St. Brigid’s Nurses Home in Ballinasloe to be converted into domestic violence refuge centre

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Former St. Brigid’s Nurses Home in Ballinasloe to be converted into domestic violence refuge centre

The former St. Brigid’s Nurses Home in Ballinasloe is set to be converted into a domestic violence refuge centre.

Galway County Council has committed to acquiring the former home, which is located on a 64-acre parcel of land.

Independent Ballinasloe Councillor Evelyn Parsons says this is long-awaited and excellent news.

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