Rise in patients treated on trolleys


by Louise Doyle THERE was a 55 per cent increase in the number of people treated in Letterkenny University Hospital without a bed last month compared with January 2006. That’s according to latest Trolley Watch analysis figures published by the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO). Advertisement According to the figures, 320 patients were treated without […]


Woman (80s) injured in Buncrana collision passes away 


By Dionne Meehan A WOMAN (80s) who was seriously injured in a collision in Buncrana last week has passed away. Rose Byrne, of 68A Mill Brae, Buncrana was one of two pedestrians involved in a collision with a car on Main Street, Buncrana on Tuesday, January 14. Advertisement Ms Byrne was seriously injured in the […]


Man (33) refused to leave emergency department


A MAN was in an intoxicated state in Letterkenny University Hospital’s emergency department and refused to leave when asked to do so by staff. Letterkenny District Court this week was told how on December 27, 2024 at 11.24pm, gardaí were on patrol when they received a call from staff about a highly intoxicated male in the accident […]


VIDEO: Letterkenny University Hospital under strain; ambulances forced to queue at ED


by Louise Doyle WINTER pressures, respiratory infections and the recent cold snap have driven up capacity levels at Letterkenny University Hospital, with every available bed in use and elective surgeries postponed. One hundred and seventy people presented to the hospital’s emergency department on Monday, 54 of whom arrived by ambulance with a significant number arriving […]


Hospital manager welcomes positive survey findings


THE manager of Letterkenny University Hospital (LUH) has said the findings of the National Inpatient Experience Survey 2024 show how the voice of the patient has facilitated better hospital care, while also highlighting improvements to be made. Sean Murphy was speaking following the findings of the survey, published recently, which revealed 79 per cent of […]


Long waiting times this evening at LUH Emergency Department 


THE public is this evening being advised of long waiting times at the Emergency Department of Letterkenny University Hospital. In a statement, Saolta say the Emergency Department is extremely busy today. There are currently 105 patients in the Emergency Department and many of these patients are acutely unwell.  Advertisement “As always, we treat our sickest […]


Staff at LUH prepare for Christmas celebrations


By Róise Collins With Christmas just one day away many of us are getting ready to wind down and switch off. We look forward to clocking out of work, swapping our morning cereal for a sneaky selection box and browsing the TV guide for our favourite festive films. Advertisement While the world slows down to […]


Bear Run 74 brings holiday magic to children in Paediatric Ward


A MEMORABLE celebration took place at Letterkenny University Hospital last Sunday when the team from the Bear Run 74 paid a visit. The group brought with them not only a truckload of toys but also an array of beloved characters to entertain the children. Santa Claus made an appearance along with Stitch, The Grinch, and […]


Donegal players pay Christmas visit to Paediatric Ward at LUH


Members of the Donegal GAA team paid their annual Christmas visit to the Paediatric Ward in Letterkenny University Hospital this afternoon. They met with patients, their families and the hard-working staff to sprinkle a little festive magic. The children were presented with selection boxes and footballs, kindly sponsored by Michael Murphy Sports and Leisure. Advertisement […]


Pat Floyd’s story: How Donegal ICPOP team changed her life


A DONEGAL woman, who was told she would never walk unaided, has praised the work of the Donegal Integrated Care Programme for Older People. When Pat Floyd came out of hospital and couldn’t walk, she was referred by Letterkenny University Hospital to the ICPOP team. The ICPOP is a team that helps older people with […]