The new Letterkenny Community Hospital currently under construction along Kilmacrennan Road is on schedule to open in the first quarter of 2026, according to Donegal Minister, Charlie McConalogue.
The Minister visited the site of the new 110-bed facility which is being built at a cost of €59 million at the weekend.
He said he was hugely impressed with the progress that has been made over the last twelve months.
“The sod on this state-of-the-art facility was turned exactly one year ago and having spoken to the contractor at the weekend, I am confident that the new hospital will be completed on time and will be up and running in early 2026. The estimated time for completion is 28 months from the contract award.
“This new nursing unit is a significant development in the provision of healthcare for the older adult population in Letterkenny and Donegal. It will also be of great support to Letterkenny University Hospital and will have the capacity to accommodate a step-down service which is much needed,” Minister McConalogue added.
The project was designed by MCA Architects and local contractor, Boyle Construction, was appointed to build the facility following an open tender process.
“This new community hospital reflects the significant investment we have seen in our health service over the last four and a half years. I’ve worked closely on this project with my party colleague, Cllr Ciaran Brogan, who is a long standing member of the HSE Regional Health Forum West and who was elected as its chair earlier this year,” the Donegal Minister said.
The building will include a mix of long-stay, short-stay, rehabilitation and dementia care with associated resident accommodation including dining rooms, kitchenettes, residential areas with family overnight room, visitor’s room, treatment room and hairdresser’s salon. The facility will also provide a purpose-built rehabilitation centre, providing physiotherapy, occupational therapy and allied health professional space.
Minister McConalogue is pictured at the site of the Letterkenny Community Hospital currently under construction on Kilmacrennan Road with Michael Boyle of Boyle Construction and Cllr Ciaran Brogan.
