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 […]
Funeral today of Eugene McGettigan
THE funeral takes place today of well-known Letterkenny man Eugene McGettigan. He passed away suddenly at Letterkenny University Hospital on Saturday. A very well known and extremely popular man, news of Eugene’s sudden passing has brought widespread sadness. Advertisement Many have taken to social media to pay their respects to his family and offer their […]
‘A shambles’- Family’s anger at LUH over wristband error
By Dionne Meehan THE family of a 96-year-old woman have dubbed Letterkenny University Hospital a “shambles” after their mother was given the wrong wristband on arrival at the Emergency Department. Inishowen woman, Christina Beattie (96), attended the hospital’s Emergency Department after falling ill at home. Advertisement But her family have spoken of their shock after […]
108 people died in LUH’s emergency department in the last five years
by Louise Doyle THERE will be “catastrophic outcomes” for patients if the State and HSE do not urgently intervene to address overcrowding and capacity issues, the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO) has warned. The warning comes in the wake of stark data this week, revealing 108 people have died in Letterkenny University Hospital’s (LUH) Emergency Department […]
Family to lodge a complaint over their mum’s end of life care
By Dionne Meehan THE daughter of a Newtowcunningham woman, who died days after she was told no in-home weekend palliative care was available for her after being discharged from hospital, is calling for change. Having previously beat breast cancer, Bernadette Doran (74) was given the devastating news in March that her cancer had returned and was […]
Cancer patient (74) dies at home without promised palliative care
By Dionne Meehan THE daughter of a Newtowcunningham woman, who died days after she was told no in-home weekend palliative care was available for her after being discharged from hospital, is calling for change. Having previously beat breast cancer, Bernadette Doran (74) was given the devastating news in March that her cancer had returned and was […]