HSE West and North West announce appointment of design team for new Surgical Hub and Ambulatory Oncology Development at Letterkenny University Hospital

HSE West and North West is pleased to announce a design team has been appointed for the new Surgical Hub and Ambulatory Hub Development at Letterkenny University Hospital.

The Design Team led by Architects HLM & Kevin Jackson Architects, will soon commence the design stages of the Ambulatory Hub development which will comprise a Surgical Hub and Ambulatory Oncology at Letterkenny University Hospital.

The new two-theatre surgical hub will be located beside the existing hospital building, along with the addition of 30 ambulatory day oncology chairs (15 new and 15 replacement). This dual investment will enhance both surgical and cancer treatment services in Donegal.

The design of the new surgical hub will allow for future vertical expansion, addressing the long-term need for additional bed capacity in the region. A full Development Control Plan (DCP) for the Letterkenny University Hospital site has been commissioned to guide the sequencing of future developments.

It is anticipated that the design team will commence the design stages in August 2026 with planning anticipated to be lodged in Q2 2027. Plans for the new surgical hub located in Sligo are also progressing.

Dermot Monaghan, Integrated Healthcare Area Manager, Donegal said “This is very positive news for Letterkenny University Hospital. The new facility will be an important addition to LUH and to the people that avail of its services.”