Inishowen Medical

12/01/2026

Really useful information from Nationa Cancer Programme. Please give this a read and share with family and friends.

12/01/2026

Due to changes in HSE guidance on how best to manage suspected Urinaty Tract Infection (UTI), we will no longer accept urine samples for dipstick testing. If you or a person you care for have symptoms of a UTI, please call us to book an appointment.
Read below for further info on how the doctor will assess if you have a UTI, why urine dipsticks are no longer recommended and how to help prevent UTI's?

Your doctor will establish whether you have a UTI by checking all your signs and
symptoms. In the past, your doctor may have used a urine dipstick test to check your urine
for a UTI. Dipstick testing is no longer recommended for this purpose in people 65 years
and over.
Why are urine dipsticks no longer recommended?
Up to half of older people can have bacteria living in their urine. This can be normal.
The urine dipstick test cannot tell the difference between bacteria that are causing infection
and those that are living harmlessly in the urine. This may lead to unnecessary antibiotic
use.
How is a UTI treated?
Your doctor will assess whether an antibiotic is required. Your doctor or nurse may ask for a
urine sample to send to the laboratory. Please do not bring a urine sample to your GP
practice unless you are requested to do so.
What can you do to help with symptoms of a UTI?
Drink enough fluids to stop you feeling thirsty.
Take paracetamol at regular intervals for pain relief, if it is suitable for you.
Only take antibiotics if they have been prescribed for you, and make sure you take them
exactly as directed.
Taking antibiotics be harmful when you don’t need them
Antibiotics can be life saving for serious urine infections, but antibiotics are not always
needed for urinary symptoms.
Antibiotics can cause side effects such as rash, stomach upset, thrush or interactions with
other medication. An infection called Clostridioides difficile diarrhoea (or C. diff) can also be
caused by antibiotics.
Antibiotic use can cause antibiotic resistance. If bacteria become antibiotic resistant, the
antibiotic that used to kill them no longer works. This means UTIs may be more difficult to
treat in the future.
In certain circumstances you may be asked to take long term antibiotics to prevent a UTI. It
is important that you speak to your doctor regularly about how long you need to take them
for. Taking antibiotics for too long may do more harm than good.

How can you help to prevent a UTI?
 Drink enough water each day. This means drinking enough that your urine is pale in
colour and you do not feel thirsty
 Wipe from front to back when you go to the toilet
 Keep your ge***al area clean and dry. Avoid perfumed products, for example bubble
bath, soap, talcum powder or wipes.
 Wear loose cotton underwear
 Try to fully empty your bladder when you pass urine
 Try not to delay going to the toilet when you need to pass urine
 Avoid getting constipated
 Pass urine as soon as possible after s*x
 Change incontinence pads regularly if you use them
 Wash your hands after going to the toilet

06/01/2026

A beautiful initiaitve for women who have experienced a cancer diagnosis. Together we are Stronger.

06/01/2026

An opportunity to join a team in a million! Our clinical and customer service skills are thankfully better than our dancing or filming capabilities! Nurses, please apply by the 9th January if you want to work in a supportive work environment, learn from a highly experienced team of professionals and have a few laughs along the way.

Inishowen Medical is recruiting a Practice Nurse to work 24-30 hours per week between our busy
clinics in Buncrana and Clonmany. This is an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic and friendly
team.
We offer great clinical support: experienced colleagues and regular clinical team meetings. We are
a forward-thinking practice that offer great professional development. We work with a varied and
interesting demographic, making every day different.
Duties include:
 Phlebotomy services
 Chronic Disease Management
 Child & Adult Immunisation
 Cervical Screening
 ECG/BP
Essential experience/skills
 Minimum of 3 years Nursing experience
 A patient focused approach to deliver an exceptional level of care to all patients
 Excellent organisational and communication skills
Desirable experience
 Previous General Practice experience
 Experience of organising and running Chronic Disease Management Clinics
Job Type: Permanent
Hours: 24-30 hrs /3 or 3.5 days per week
Application Deadline: Friday 9th January 2026
Location: Must be able to work in both Buncrana and Clonmany
Please apply with C.V. and cover letter to jobsinishowenmedical@gmail.com or post applications to
Inishowen Medical, Ardaravan Square, Buncrana, Co Donegal. Please state on your cover letter how
many hours per week you wish to work.

29/12/2025

Inishowen Medical is recruiting a Practice Nurse to work 24-30 hours per week between our busy
clinics in Buncrana and Clonmany. This is an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic and friendly
team.
We offer great clinical support: experienced colleagues and regular clinical team meetings. We are
a forward-thinking practice that offer great professional development. We work with a varied and
interesting demographic, making every day different.
Duties include:
 Phlebotomy services
 Chronic Disease Management
 Child & Adult Immunisation
 Cervical Screening
 ECG/BP
Essential experience/skills
 Minimum of 3 years Nursing experience
 A patient focused approach to deliver an exceptional level of care to all patients
 Excellent organisational and communication skills
Desirable experience
 Previous General Practice experience
 Experience of organising and running Chronic Disease Management Clinics
Job Type: Permanent
Hours: 24-30 hrs /3 or 3.5 days per week
Application Deadline: Friday 9th January 2026
Location: Must be able to work in both Buncrana and Clonmany
Please apply with C.V. and cover letter to jobsinishowenmedical@gmail.com or post applications to
Inishowen Medical, Ardaravan Square, Buncrana, Co Donegal. Please state on your cover letter how
many hours per week you wish to work.

24/12/2025

Wishing you all a peaceful, safe and happy Christmas. Please remember Christmas can be a difficult time for many people. We at Inishowen Medical send them all our strength and support.
When you are experiencing tough times, it is hard to see a future but you matter and with help you can see a future. Please reach out, people care.

Please check in with your family, friends and neighbours and show them you care. Simple acts of kindness to strangers can make a huge difference to their day. Be your best self. Kindness and understanding is the real gift you can give this Christmas.

We are closed from from 6pm Christmas Eve until Monday 29th December except for our Emergency line which is open from 1pm - 6pm on Christmas Eve for On Call GP: 087 169 7456.

NowDoc, Carndonagh will cover the other hours we are closed over the Christmas period.

NowDoc: 0818 400 911

For emotional support Samaritans are available on free-phone 116 123, 24-hours a day. You can also free-text Hello to 50808 to connect to the confidential text service or Email: jo@samaritans.ie

Pieta’s Free 24/7 Crisis Helpline is available on 1800 247 247, or you can text HELP to 51444.

For domestic abuse support, contact Donegal Domestic Violence Services on Freephone 1800 262 677 or mobile 087 381 2438.

Support is also available from the National 24 hour R**e Crisis Helpline 1800 77 8888, and SATU (Sexual Assault Treatment Unit, Letterkenny) on 087 068 1964.

Aware: Support for people affected by depression or bipolar disorder.
Call: 1800 80 48 48 (10am-10pm daily)

Jigsaw Donegal: Mental health support and advice for young people aged 12-25.
Call: 074-9726920
Website: Jigsaw.ie for online support

North West STOP-Suicide Prevention: Offers a free counselling service.
Call: 0818 444 000 (8am-8pm, 7 days a week)

Irish Hospice Foundation: Bereavement support line.
Call: 1800 80 70 77 (Monday to Friday, 10am-1pm)

Men's Aid Ireland: Support for men experiencing domestic violence.
Call: 01 554 3811 (limited hours over Christmas, check the Citizens Information website for exact times)

Childline: Support for everyone up to the age of 18 in Ireland.
Call: 1800 666 666 (24 hours)
Free text: 50101

ALONE: For older people who need support or may be experiencing loneliness.
Call: 0818 222 024 (8am-8pm)

An Garda Síochána (Donegal Stations): Available 24/7 if you need to talk or require assistance of any kind, or in an emergency.

Buncrana: 074 9320540

Emergency Services: For life-threatening emergencies.
Call: 999 or 112

24/12/2025

Wednesday 24th December, Christmas Eve: 8.30am-1pm
Thursday 25th December, Christmas Day: Closed
Friday 26th December, St Stephen’s Day: Closed
Monday 29th December: 8.30am-6pm
Tuesday 30th December: 8.30am-6pm
Wednesday 31st December, New Year’s Eve: 8.30am-1pm
Thursday 1st January, New Year’s Day: Closed
Friday 2nd January: 8.30am-6pm
Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve from 1pm to 6pm, please call our on-call GP if you need a doctor urgently.
On Call GP: 087 169 7456
NowDoc, Carndonagh will cover the other hours we are closed over the Christmas period. Please call NowDoc on
NowDoc: 0818 400 911
If you need emergency medical attention, such as for a suspected heart attack or a stroke, please call 999.

17/12/2025

Now what Nurse would not want to join this fun crew? We really are as lovely as we look 😍😍😍 & modest too!
If anyone knows for a qualified nurse who wants to join a very welcoming and professional team, send her our way. Details below -
Inishowen Medical is recruiting a Practice Nurse to work 24-30 hours per week between our busy
clinics in Buncrana and Clonmany. This is an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic and friendly
team.
We offer great clinical support: experienced colleagues and regular clinical team meetings. We are
a forward-thinking practice that offer great professional development. We work with a varied and
interesting demographic, making every day different.
Duties include:
 Phlebotomy services
 Chronic Disease Management
 Child & Adult Immunisation
 Cervical Screening
 ECG/BP
Essential experience/skills
 Minimum of 3 years Nursing experience
 A patient focused approach to deliver an exceptional level of care to all patients
 Excellent organisational and communication skills
Desirable experience
 Previous General Practice experience
 Experience of organising and running Chronic Disease Management Clinics
Job Type: Permanent
Hours: 24-30 hrs /3 or 3.5 days per week
Application Deadline: Friday 9th January 2026
Location: Must be able to work in both Buncrana and Clonmany
Please apply with C.V. and cover letter to jobsinishowenmedical@gmail.com or post applications to
Inishowen Medical, Ardaravan Square, Buncrana, Co Donegal. Please state on your cover letter how
many hours per week you wish to work.

16/12/2025

Wednesday 24th December, Christmas Eve: 8.30am-1pm

Thursday 25th December, Christmas Day: Closed

Friday 26th December, St Stephen’s Day: Closed

Monday 29th December: 8.30am-6pm

Tuesday 30th December: 8.30am-6pm

Wednesday 31st December, New Year’s Eve: 8.30am-1pm

Thursday 1st January, New Year’s Day: Closed

Friday 2nd January: 8.30am-6pm

Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve from 1pm to 6pm, please call our on-call GP if you need a doctor urgently.
On Call GP: 087 169 7456

NowDoc, Carndonagh will cover the other hours we are closed over the Christmas period. Please call NowDoc on
NowDoc: 0818 400 911

If you need emergency medical attention, such as for a suspected heart attack or a stroke, please call 999.

15/12/2025

Inishowen Medical is recruiting a Practice Nurse to work 24-30 hours per week between our busy
clinics in Buncrana and Clonmany. This is an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic and friendly
team.
We offer great clinical support: experienced colleagues and regular clinical team meetings. We are
a forward-thinking practice that offer great professional development. We work with a varied and
interesting demographic, making every day different.

Duties include:
 Phlebotomy services
 Chronic Disease Management
 Child & Adult Immunisation
 Cervical Screening
 ECG/BP

Essential experience/skills
 Minimum of 3 years Nursing experience
 A patient focused approach to deliver an exceptional level of care to all patients
 Excellent organisational and communication skills

Desirable experience
 Previous General Practice experience
 Experience of organising and running Chronic Disease Management Clinics

Job Type: Permanent
Hours: 24-30 hrs /3 or 3.5 days per week
Application Deadline: Friday 9th January 2026
Location: Must be able to work in both Buncrana and Clonmany
Please apply with C.V. and cover letter to jobsinishowenmedical@gmail.com or post applications to
Inishowen Medical, Ardaravan Square, Buncrana, Co Donegal. Please state on your cover letter how
many hours per week you wish to work.

09/12/2025

A very overdue post to say Bon Voyage to the baby of Inishowen Medical, our Aine who has left us to follow her New Zealand dream. Thanks so much to the amazing Neasa Healy for turning us all into dancing cowgirls/boys and to the Market House Cafe/ Clonmany Community Centre for hosting us. The Hoedown themed spread was mighty fine. And finally to all the Inishowen Medical staff who came along to celebrate Aine and had such a laugh. If any of ye give up the medicine, there might be a place for ye all in Nashville! Yee-Haw!

04/12/2025

Flu cases are currently soaring in Ireland. We still have both adult and children's flu vaccines available. There is still time to get your child protected before Santa comes to town. Please call us to make an appointment.

Dr Julie-Ann Maney says the current outbreak is the most severe she has experienced, with children under 5 being admitted to hospital at higher rates than any other age group