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
Annual volume
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
| Metric | Value | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| 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
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Top hospital — Letterkenny, Co. Donegal
EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025
Services
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