A MAN had to receive medical treatment at Letterkenny University Hospital following an assault in Letterkenny. Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to the alleged assault on Lower Main Street, which occurred on Sunday, December 7 at 2.35am. The incident was only recently reported to gardaí. Gardaí have said that the man was reported to have assaulted as he […]
LUH receives positive feedback in National Maternity Experience Survey
Letterkenny University Hospital (LHU) has welcomed the National Maternity Experience Survey 2025 findings, which reports on the positive maternity care experienced by women earlier this year. The 2025 report was published by the National Care Experience Programme this week. The survey invited women who gave birth in February and March 2025 to share their experiences […]
Local trade unions take part in Palestine solidarity day
LAST Friday marked the Irish Congress of Trade Unions Workplace Day of Actions in solidarity with the people of Palestine. Demonstrations and events were organised across the country, including at Letterkenny University Hospital where staff gathered outside the front gates to show their support to the people and workers of Palestine. The demonstration was organised by […]
New Director of Midwifery appointed at Letterkenny University Hospital
Letterkenny University Hospital (LUH) is pleased to announce the appointment of Marion Doogan as the new Director of Midwifery. Originally from Glasgow, Marion has a long and distinguished career in nursing and midwifery spanning almost 40 years. Born to Donegal parents Sadie and Danny Wilhare, she has always maintained strong links to Donegal. Together with […]
Man (50s) found unresponsive in Annagry dies
A man found unresponsive at a residence in Loughanoran, Annagry, on Monday, has died. The man, who was in his 50s, was conveyed to Letterkenny University Hospital on Monday for treatment of serious injuries. The assistant state pathologist is to carry out a postmortem examination on the man’s body tomorrow. Advertisement The scene remains preserved […]
Artist donates painting to hospital in gesture of thanks
A FORMER patient at Letterkenny University Hospital who returned with a gift of a painting, said she wanted to share a small piece of beauty as a way of saying thanks for the care she received. Artist Vivienne Byrne Baruch paid a visit back to the hospital on Friday to present her painting in appreciation for […]
105 patients currently waiting in LUH’s emergency department
The Emergency Department at Letterkenny University Hospital (LUH) is extremely busy with high numbers of people attending the department who need to be admitted to hospital for ongoing treatment. There are currently 105 patients in the Emergency Department with five ambulances in queue with additional calls in the community. The hospital is advising that patients […]
Child struck by car in Letterkenny
AN investigation is underway after a child was struck by a car in Letterkenny at the weekend. The road traffic collision occurred in the cinema car park on Sunday, October 5 at approximately 5.15pm. The child was taken to Letterkenny University Hospital to receive medical treatment. Her injuries are not life threatening in nature. A garda spokesperson […]
Fresh Take: Surgical Hub crisis needs our full support
by Sabrina Sweeney Simmering concerns in March over the proposed location of a new surgical hub to serve the north west have now boiled over into a full-blown crisis for healthcare in Donegal. It’s understood a decision has been made regionally by the HSE to locate the day-case and planned surgery services at Sligo University […]
LUH pushes alternative plan as calls grow for surgical hub in Donegal
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By Róise Collins A LETTERKENNY councillor has called on the HSE and Letterkenny University Hospital (LUH) to prioritise a business case for the development of a surgical hub in Donegal. However, LUH General Manager Sean Murphy has expressed support for an alternative larger ambulatory (non-inpatient) care unit. Advertisement At Tuesday’s meeting of the Regional Health […]