A THEATRE nurse at Letterkenny University Hospital is helping young, poor students in the Philippines acquire tablets for the upcoming school year’s blended learning system. Aldrin Licayan (28) said he started his campaign after finding out on social media that many school children in his native country, particularly those living in the provinces, cannot afford […]
The most testing of times for team of ninety at LUH
“IT was like going to war. We were all scared but we had to stand up and meet the Covid-19 pandemic head on.” The words of Jacqui Clarke, Pathology Laboratory Manager, Letterkenny University Hospital, strike a chord. A native of Newtowncunningham, Ms Clarke took time out from her busy schedule this week to acknowledge the […]
Trombone Man: ‘Playing a tune for the frontline staff’
A NEW sculpture at the Hospital roundabout in Letterkenny has been attracting admiring glances from motorists in recent days. ‘Trombone Man’ is the latest creation of Michael Parkinson and is a thank you to front line staff working in the nearby hospital. “It’s singing a tune for the front line staff and it’s a thank […]
One hundred days of COVID-19 testing at LUH
After 100 days of Covid-19 testing in the Laboratory at Letterkenny University Hospital, almost 6,200 samples have been tested with results currently reported within 24 hours of receipt. The laboratory is carrying out testing on swabs taken from patients in the hospital, HSE staff (hospital and community based staff) as well as testing samples taken […]
Man killed in suspected hit and run incident is named
The man killed in a suspected hit and run incident in the early hours of this morning has been named locally as Jason Haughey. Mr. Haughey, who is thirty, was found by a motorist on the Windyhall road in Letterkenny at around 4am. Gardaí and Emergency Services attended the scene and the man was transferred […]
More medical services to resume at LUH from Monday
“It will take a significant amount of time before we get anywhere near the capacity that the hospital had before Covid,”
‘I’m so grateful to be still here ‘ – Cathaoirleach
“Everyone has to be very careful. There’s a responsibility on us all to heed the warnings. It’s up to each and every individual to play their part,”
Business as usual at Letterkenny University Hospital
“The hospital is still open. Non Covid patients have not been abandoned. All patients are equally important. Don’t be afraid to come to the hospital”
Letterkenny firm completes new ward in nineteen days
“Come Friday we’ll be in the position to hand over a new 16-bed ward, comprising two times six beds, a three bed space and a single bed unit to LUH”
Intensive preparations at LUH as infection levels rise
“We are seeing these numbers grow day by day. There have been some deaths in Donegal and, unfortunately, we will see a deterioration in those numbers”