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26 Nov 2025

Work on new renal unit extension at Letterkenny hospital to start in late 2026

Sinn Fein Councillor Gerry McMonagle asked about the development at the latest Regional Health Forum West meeting this week

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Letterkenny University Hospital

Construction on an extension of the renal unit at Letterkenny University Hospital is expected to begin by the end of next year.

Developed design and planning of the renal expansion project has been completed.

Sinn Fein Councillor Gerry McMonagle asked about the development at the latest Regional Health Forum West meeting this week.

The HSE said that it is anticipated that design and tender stages will be concluded in 2026 with construction activities “to commence on site for this project later in 2026.”

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The HSE estimates that the construction of the project will take 15 months.

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