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20 Sept 2025

15 years of better hearing: Hidden Hearing Letterkenny celebrates in style

The celebrations were made even more special with a visit from Donegal’s favourite son, Daniel O’Donnell who has a personal connection to the clinic

15 years of better hearing: Hidden Hearing Letterkenny celebrates in style

Daniel O'Donnell at Hidden Hearing, Letterkenny with Aisling Sheridan-Healy, Mike Hearne, Dolores Madden, Brendan O'Bracken, Benny Cox and Martina Hannigan. Photo: Thomas Gallagher

The Hidden Hearing clinic in Letterkenny marked a significant milestone celebrating 15 years of serving the local community with a heartwarming event. 

The celebrations were made even more special with a visit from Donegal’s favourite son, Daniel O’Donnell who has a personal connection to the clinic – his late mother Julia was a valued patient of Hidden Hearing. Daniel was warmly welcomed by staff and guests and brought smiles to many faces as he mingled with attendees and posed for photographs.

As part of Hidden Hearing’s ongoing commitment to giving back to the community, the team had the honour of presenting local lady Annie McCaul, who recently turned 101 years old, with the Gift of Hearing.  

Daniel O’Donnell commented that, “It was a real pleasure to be part of this celebration with Hidden Hearing in Letterkenny. Hearing loss can be so isolating, and the work this clinic does to reconnect people with their world is truly important. I was especially touched to meet Annie and present her with the Gift of Hearing – at 101, she’s an incredible woman, and it was an honour to share that moment with her.”  It was a touching moment that captured the spirit of the day – celebrating life, connection, and the joy of hearing.

Highland Radio’s Paul McDevitt Show broadcasted live from the clinic, creating a real buzz and capturing the atmosphere of the event. Guests enjoyed live music, refreshments, and had the opportunity to speak directly with the clinic’s expert team, including Mike Hearne and Aisling Sheridan Healy, both audiologists and clinic co-ordinator Andrew Parke. Visitors were encouraged to book appointments for free hearing tests and wax checks and received helpful advice on their hearing health. 

Benny Cox, Regional Manager, said: “We are incredibly proud of the work our team in Letterkenny has done over the past 15 years. Events like this remind us why we do what we do – it’s about changing lives. The Gift of Hearing is a powerful initiative that allows us to make a real difference in people’s lives, and Annie’s story is just one wonderful example of that.”

Dolores Madden, Marketing Director, added, “Hidden Hearing has been serving communities across Ireland for over 35 years, and our clinic here in Letterkenny is a shining example of how strong relationships and expert care go hand-in-hand. We’re thrilled to celebrate this milestone and look forward to welcoming even more patients through our doors as part of our upcoming summer promotion, Switch, Save and Upgrade – Save up to €3,000 off our most advanced, invisible hearing aids. It’s our best offer yet.”

READ NEXT: Dunlewey woman receives ‘life-changing gift of hearing’ at 101

As the team looks ahead, the Letterkenny clinic remains committed to delivering expert care, innovative hearing solutions, and community-focused service to all who walk through its doors. Please call 074- 9113515 to book your hearing test appointment.

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