Further progress is expected on the proposed new Community Nursing Unit and Primary Care Centre in Lifford this year, the…
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Councillor Ciaran Brogan elected chair of HSE Health Forum West
by Staff Writer 10 months agoDonegal county councillor Ciaran Brogan is the new chair of the HSE Regional Health Forum West. The Letterkenny-based Fianna Fáil…
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Significant safety concerns reported at former Donegal care centre
by Staff Writer 10 months agoThe HSE has taken action after residents of a disability care centre in Falcarragh were reported to be living in…
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Nurse’s 50th birthday fundraiser to fund sensory supports for paediatric patients
by Rachel McLaughlin 10 months agoDownings woman Barbara Gallagher is adding a meaningful purpose to her milestone 50th birthday celebrations this July. Instead of traditional…
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Letterkenny Hospital welcomes 66 new junior doctors
by Rachel McLaughlin 10 months agoFeatured image: Letterkenny University Hospital Emergency Dept. Letterkenny University Hospital has welcomed 66 new junior doctors as part of the…
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RTE Nationwide shines spotlight on Donegal’s vital first responders
by Rachel McLaughlin 10 months agoDonegal volunteers who are bringing their advanced first aid skills to rural areas will be featured on tonight’s RTE Nationwide…
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Free contraception scheme expanded to include women aged 32-35
by Rachel McLaughlin 10 months agoThe Free Contraception Scheme has been expanded from today to include women aged 32-35. This means that all women aged…
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Donegal patient hails positive results from Amyloidosis treatment trial
by Rachel McLaughlin 10 months agoA Donegal man who took part in an Amyloidosis treatment trial has welcomed positive developments announced this week. James Green…
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Andrea Devins Opticians is 2024’s Optician of the Year
by Staff Writer 10 months agoSponsored Post At the recent Highland Radio Customer Service Awards, Andrea Devins Opticians was named Optician of the year for…
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Letterkenny woman with MS has to travel between five hospitals for neurology care
by Rachel McLaughlin 11 months agoFeatured photo: Elaine Coll from Letterkenny Neurological patients in Letterkenny and the surrounding regions are enduring pain and financial strain…
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Fahan residents have raised concerns about the future of their local health centre after reports surfaced of patients being sent…
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Family visa issues adding to consultant vacancy problems at LUH, Dáil hears
by Staff Writer 11 months agoA Donegal TD has called on the Government to make sure that families of doctors and consultants who come to…
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Neurology review at LUH delayed as patient demands heighten
by Staff Writer 11 months agoA review into neurology services in the north west has been pushed back to the third quarter of 2024. The…
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A free Health and Wellbeing event will take place at the Finn Valley Centre, Stranorlar, this evening. Doors will open…
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Specsavers Donegal opens the conversation on men’s health week
by Rachel McLaughlin 11 months agoSponsored Post This week marks Men’s Health Week across Ireland. Specsavers is opening up the conversation on eye and ear…
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Free haircuts, health checks, games and more at Letterkenny men’s health event
by Rachel McLaughlin 11 months agoA free men’s health event in Letterkenny this week aims to provide men with a fun and informative environment to…
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Donegal’s No Barriers awarded €3 million for game-changing children’s disability services
by Staff Writer 11 months agoA pioneering charity in Letterkenny has been allocated €3,072,700 to advance vital services supporting children with disabilities in Donegal. Children…
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Minister celebrates sensory garden project at Letterkenny respite house
by Rachel McLaughlin 11 months agoMinister of State for Disabilities, Anne Rabbitte T.D., visited Ballymacool Respite House in Letterkenny today to meet with children and…
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Radharc na Sleibhte in Inishowen to be reconfigured to recovery-focused mental health service
by Staff Writer 11 months agoCarndonagh’s Radharc na Sleibhte mental health residential and respite centre is to be transitioned into a community service, families have…
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Cystic Fibrosis Ireland meet and greet event coming to Donegal
by Rachel McLaughlin 11 months agoPeople affected by cystic fibrosis (CF) and their families are invited to a nationwide series of meet and greet events…