“The INMO have expressed serious concern at the increasing prevalence of overcrowding at Letterkenny University Hospital.”
Respite services suspended at Lifford hospital
RESPITE care at Lifford hospital has been suspended leaving vulnerable people and their families without much-needed help. Carers have been informed that the short-stay service has been postponed while essential maintenance work is carried out. For some carers who look after vulnerable, ill or disabled individuals, respite is a key release valve. At Lifford hospital […]
Pressure grows for full review at LUH
PRESSURE is mounting on Letterkenny University Hospital for a full independent review to be carried out following new cases of delayed cancer diagnosis coming to light. Deputy Pearse Doherty intends to raise the issue in the Dáil today and demand that Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly takes action. The campaign for an independent review is […]
Hospital helipad now up to European standards
THE COAST Guard helicopter can once again land at Letterkenny University Hospital following the completion of works to bring it up to European standards. For over a year now the Coast Guard helicopter has been landing at Errigal College after it emerged the hospital’s helipad did not meet the proper standards. Speaking to the Donegal […]
Hospital spent €10,000 on debt collectors
THE HSE spent €10,000 on debt collection services at Letterkenny University Hospital (LUH) last year to recoup outstanding patient fees. The Donegal News obtained the figures through a Freedom of Information request from the Hospital’s Finance Department. The use of debt collectors has been condemned by Chairperson of Donegal Action for Cancer Care (DACC) Betty […]
Emergency department at hospital extremely busy
MANAGEMENT at Letterkenny University Hospital have warned that the emergency department is extremely busy with a significant number of ill patients admitted in the last number of days. In a statement issued today the hospital said many of the patients are currently in the emergency department awaiting a bed. A Spokesperson said: “Hospital management regrets […]
Recovering from the biggest match he has covered yet
The Glenties native has captured images from thousands of games for local and national publications, including the Donegal News, since 1981
Donegal shuts down following status red weather warning
A status red weather warning has been put in place for Donegal and all other parts of the country. Despite earlier predictions that Donegal and the North West would escape the worst of Storm Emma and the so-called ‘Beast from the East’, a national status red weather warning was put in place last night […]
Donegal County Councillor Sean McEniff passes away
Having been first elected to Donegal County Council in 1967, the Bundoran man was the longest serving Councillor in Ireland.
Dungloe gets ready for special day with Daniel O’Donnell
THIS Sunday, May 17, Daniel O’Donnell will be holding a charity concert in Dungloe along with a few other artists on the first anniversary of his mother Julia’s passing.