THE Saolta University Health Care Group has apologised to patients affected by the cancellation of two oncology clinics at Letterkenny University Hospital last month. The Chief Executive of the Group said it was “not good enough” and admitted that patients “didn’t get the service they deserved”. Addressing members of the Regional Health Forum via Zoom […]
Letterkenny Christmas light switch on cancelled
THE Letterkenny Christmas light switch on event has been cancelled. The event was due to be held on Friday night, November 19 but due to the high number of Covid-19 cases, Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce has made the decision to cancel the event. A virtual switch on will be held on Facebook and the Chamber […]
Letterkenny hospital forced to cancel operations
A NUMBER of planned surgeries scheduled to take place at Letterkenny University Hospital (LUH) over the coming weeks have been cancelled due to Covid-related pressures. It follows confirmation that three patients remain in the hospital’s intensive care unit last evening. Mr Sean Murphy, General Manager, said the number of Covid cases rising in the community […]
Letterkenny St Patrick’s Day parade cancelled
It’s the first time that we’ve had to cancel the Letterkenny St Patrick’s Day parade since 2001, which was cancelled due to the Foot and Mouth disease
Eighty-eighth alert from Letterkenny hospital this year
The warning, “Full Capacity Protocol” has been activated on 88 days (almost three months) at Letterkenny University Hospital so far in 2016.
HSE refutes claims that lives are at risk in LUH
MORE than forty operations have been cancelled in Letterkenny University Hospital since the start of the year, new figures reveal.
GAA: All-Ireland Gaeltacht finals cancelled
SHORTLY before 2pm this afternoon, the official word started to filter through. The 2015 Comórtas Peile 2015 Senior and Junior finals had been cancelled.