Scally McDaid Roarty Medical Practice, Doctor / GP Letterkenny

26/04/2026

Such a sad time for the people of Letterkenny and Ballybofey . They all remain in our thoughts and prayers .

𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟐𝟔𝐭𝐡, 𝟏𝟗𝟖𝟔

Today marks the 40th anniversary of a tragedy that remains deeply etched in the heart of our community.

On April 26th, 1986, Letterkenny was struck by an unthinkable loss when four young children - Sharon (14), Joanne (12), Adrian (4), and Kevin (18 months) - lost their lives in a house fire in Ard O’Donnell, along with their babysitter, Noreen O’Donnell (25), from Ballybofey.

We keep in our thoughts today, Angela and Joe O’Donnell and their children: Philip, Patrick and Joe Joe, all pupils of Scoil Cholmcille at the time; and their sister Noreen, born after the tragedy, who later worked here at Scoil Cholmcille.

We remember Noreen and her family in Ballybofey, and the enduring grief they have carried over the years.

It was a profoundly sad time for Letterkenny, one that touched every corner of the town and left a lasting mark on all who lived through it.

Today, we pause to remember, to reflect, and to honour the lives lost too soon.

May they never be forgotten.



#26.04.1986

17/03/2026

They have dusted off their dancing shoes and are back dancing and celebrating St Patrick’s Day . Wishing all our patients a very happy and peaceful St Patrick’s Day .

15/03/2026

Happy Mother’s Day ♥️

05/01/2026

Our staff are doing their best to make it in this morning, but please bear with us as we may be shorthanded.

19/12/2025

Useful advice for asthma patients

Asthma flare-ups at Christmas can be linked to indoor air quality.

Remember:
🚭 Smoke and v**e fumes are powerful asthma triggers
🕯 Real candles can release harmful chemicals into the air
🌬 Poor ventilation allows irritants to build up indoors

To protect your lungs:
✅ Ask others not to smoke or v**e near you
✅ Choose LED candles instead of real ones
✅ Open windows when cooking or when a room feels stuffy

Read more Christmas tips here: vhttps://bit.ly/41wK7aS

For personalised advice, our nurses are just a call or message away.

📞 FREE Asthma Adviceline: 1800 44 54 64
💬 Nurse-led WhatsApp: 086 059 0132
Book a nurse call: https://bit.ly/3U4og5n

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10/12/2025

📣Our brand new website is now live 🛜

Visit it here 👉🏻 www.scallys.ie

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📆 Request Non Urgent appointments.

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07/12/2025

Flu is hitting our patients hard fast and earlier this year . This is being reported nationally and numbers have doubled in the last 2 weeks . We don’t have enough hospital beds so get the flu vaccine , especially if you are vulnerable or have close contact with someone vulnerable . It’s free ! Just ask .
Antibiotics don’t work for the flu and treatment is rest , hydration with oral fluids and over the counter medicine for aches and pains . Visit undertheweather.ie SOME people may need medical attention and consider reaching out if you are sick with it , have underlying respiratory issues , are markedly short of breath , can’t hydrate or are immunocompromised or obese. Our doctors and Advanced Nurse Practitioners will be running extra out of hours clinics in the surgery to help . More details to follow .Please be patient as they are already working long days .

01/10/2025

Flu Vaccines now available. No appointment necessary 💉

19/07/2025

Heading for Croke Park if we can get tickets . We will of course be available Monday morning bright and early after Donegal lifts Sam Maguire …….though not sure which Monday just yet 😂😂. Come on Donegal 💚💛

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11/07/2025

Fantastic to have this service launched for 16-18 year olds. The first such service nationally . Well done Sarah, Eugene, Caroline and Mairead along with Dr Mitchie and Dr McGilloway and their teams . Donegal leading the way !! Starting off in Inishowen and coming to the Letterkenny sector hopefully very soon .

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30/03/2025

Thankyou to all hard working doctors for your dedication selflessness and compassion in our GP surgeries , hospitals and community.