AN exciting new project is to be rolled out at St Joseph’s Community Hospital in Stranorlar as part of the HSE’s ongoing commitment to sustainability and decarbonisation. In collaboration with the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland, which is providing 50 per cent funding for this project, a ground-mounted solar array is set to be installed […]
Fire upgrade works force respite beds to close
by Louise Doyle A NUMBER of respite beds in St Joseph’s Community Hospital were forced to close in the wake of a HIQA inspection which flagged the need for continued fire upgrade works. Concern emerged this week that respite facilities had been removed from the Stranorlar based hospital with immediate effect following the inspection on Friday last. Advertisement […]
Mother who campaigned to save St Joseph’s remembered as a ‘powerful advocate’
by Louise Doyle A DEVOTED Ballybofey mother who campaigned to stop the closure of St Joseph’s Community Hospital where her son was a resident, has been remembered for her kindness, perseverance and love for her family. Eileen Gallagher (91), late of Donegal Road, Ballybofey, was laid to rest in Drumboe Cemetery yesterday following Requiem Mass in the Church of Mary […]
HSE chief welcomes major nursing homes investment
Concerns that have emerged following proposals which may see the role of some community hospitals in Donegal changing in the coming years.
Minister refuses to meet ‘Save Our St Joseph’s’ group
Minister Kathleen Lynch has declined offers to meet ‘Save Our St. Joseph’s’ Community Hospital Campaigners, claiming the responsibility was with HSE
BREAKING: Lifford and Stranorlar hospitals to close
COMMUNITY hospitals in Lifford and Stranorlar are to be shut to make way for a new €22 million facility in Letterkenny, it has emerge