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”
Donegal nurse becomes the ‘face’ of the NHS
“It’s frightening for them and all they have to look at for reassurance are the eyes behind the mask”
Outpatient appointments going ahead as usual at LUH
Outpatient, X-ray and other scheduled appointments and procedures are going ahead as usual at Letterkenny University Hospital today.
Consultant to take protest to front gates of LUH
I’ve been unsuccessful in persuading Saolta /HSE to fund staffing for the ASU. This is not a political demonstration”