National Inpatient Experience at LUH draws mixed findings


by Louise Doyle SEVENTY-nine per cent of people admitted to Letterkenny University Hospital said they had a ‘good’ to a ‘very good’ experience, but waiting times for admission needed improvement. That’s according to the findings of the National Inpatient Experience Survey 2024, published this week by Saolta. Advertisement Fifty-two questions, covering experiences from admission through to discharge, to […]


Woman seriously injured in weekend collision in Inishowen 


INVESTIGATIONS are ongoing after a woman was seriously injured in a collision in Inishowen at the weekend. Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of a road traffic collision in the Glengad area on Sunday, December 1. The single-vehicle collision occurred on a local road at Culkeeny shortly before midnight. Advertisement A garda spokesperson said: […]


Pedestrian sustains serious injuries in overnight collision 


By Dionne Meehan  A PEDESTRIAN has sustained serious injuries following an overnight collision in Mountcharles. Gardaí are currently at the scene of the collision which occurred at approximately 4.30am this morning, Tuesday, October 29. Advertisement A garda spokesperson said: “A male pedestrian has been taken to Letterkenny University Hospital with serious injuries. “The Main Street […]


Letterkenny University Hospital faces overwhelming demand in emergency department


THE Emergency Department (ED) at Letterkenny University Hospital (LUH) has been extremely busy over the past few days with high numbers of people attending. On Monday of this week 209 patients attended the Emergency Department, one of the highest attendances recorded in LUH. Yesterday, Wednesday, September 23, 155 people attended at the Emergency Department and […]


Letterkenny University Hospital relaunch Patient and Family Experience Group


by Michael Lockhart A NEWLY formed voluntary group is working with staff to improve services in Letterkenny University Hospital for patients and their families. The group is currently developing a number of new initiatives at the hospital. Advertisement Sean Murphy, LUH Hospital Manager, has spoken of his appreciation of the work of the volunteers. He said […]


Injured woman airlifted from Errigal Mountain 


By Dionne Meehan A WOMAN was airlifted to Letterkenny University Hospital yesterday after she sustained an injury on Errigal Mountain. At 12.36pm, Donegal Mountain Rescue was tasked by the National Ambulance Service to assist a female who had fallen and sustained a lower leg injury on the mountain. Advertisement A Donegal Mountain Rescue spokesperson said: […]


LUH staff make special donation to Donegal Donkey Sanctuary 


By Dionne Meehan THE staff of the Emergency Department at Letterkenny University Hospital donated €600 to Donegal Donkey Sanctuary this week. Sadly, their staff member Johnny Keating tragically passed away in recent times and his friends and colleagues held a collection in his memory on what would have been his 40th birthday. Advertisement Mr Keating […]


Man (40s) hospitalised following collision in Donegal Town


GARDAÍ and emergency services attended the scene of a two car collision in Donegal last night. The collision occurred on the N15 on Wednesday, August 21 at approximately 9pm. A garda spokesperson said: “. A man (40s) was injured and taken to Letterkenny University Hospital. Investigations are ongoing.”


Funeral arrangements confirmed for Sinead Fisher


THE death has occurred of Sinead Fisher, 31 Coylin Court, Ramelton. Sinead passed away peacefully at the Donegal Hospice surrounded by her loving family and friends on Tuesday, August 13. The Ramelton woman was well-known in her local community and also in Letterkenny. She enjoyed a highly successful career at Letterkenny University Hospital where she […]