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Letterkenny General Hospital

📍 Letterkenny, Co. Donegal

University teaching hospital · founded 1850 · public

About

Letterkenny General Hospital is a modern, well-equipped facility committed to providing high-quality healthcare services to the people of Donegal and surrounding areas. The hospital boasts a team of dedicated and experienced healthcare professionals who are passionate about delivering compassionate and patient-centered care.The hospital offers a wide range of specialties, including:General MedicineGeneral SurgeryObstetrics and GynaecologyPaediatricsEmergency MedicineCardiologyOncologyRadiologyAnaesthesiaPsychiatryLetterkenny General Hospital is committed to providing a welcoming and comfortable environment for patients. The hospital features modern amenities, including private patient rooms, a spacious waiting area, and a dedicated children's play area.The hospital is conveniently located in the heart of Letterkenny, with easy access by car and public transportation.

Legal name
Letterkenny General Hospital
Governance
Board of directors · CEO appointed annually
Employees
3,000

Capacity

Total beds 500
ICU 40
NICU 10
PICU 7
OR theatres 16
Delivery rooms 5
ED bays 20
Cath labs 3

Annual volume

Admissions / yr 45,978
Outpatient 250,000
ED visits 40,000
Births 750
Surgeries 12,500

Emergency capabilities

  • Trauma centre — Level II
  • Stroke: Primary Stroke Centre
  • Door-to-balloon: 54 min (AHA target ≤ 90)
  • Door-to-needle (stroke): 25 min

Subspecialty centres

Transplant programmes

  • Cornea

All departments

  • Internal Medicine
  • Surgery
  • Emergency

Quality metrics

MetricValueBenchmark
Risk-adjusted 30d mortality 4.1% EU avg 3.0%
HAI rate per 1000 patient-days 3.6 EU avg 1.8
30d readmission rate 24% EU avg 14%
Patient satisfaction (HCAHPS-like) -10% EU avg 76%

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Patient experience

Room categories
ward · semi-private · private
Meals
standard · halal · kosher · vegan · gluten-free · pediatric
Chaplaincy
Christian · Muslim · Jewish
Private bathroom
private + suite rooms
Wi-Fi
Free in all rooms

Awards & rankings

  • Top hospital — Letterkenny, Co. Donegal

    EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025

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