Popular Carndonagh Councillor Albert Doherty reveals cancer diagnosis
“I am receiving brilliant care from the staff here in Letterkenny University Hospital”
Carndonagh Sinn Féin Councillor Albert Doherty has revealed that he is battling cancer and will be taking a break from his duties on Donegal County Council over the coming months.
In a message to the local community, Cllr Doherty said his “primary focus at present” was dealing with the cancer diagnosis he had recently received.
He is currently receiving treatment and care at Letterkenny University Hospital, where he paid tribute to the medical staff looking after him.
“I am receiving brilliant care from the staff here in Letterkenny University Hospital,” he said.
“I want to say particular thanks to the nurses, doctors and all the staff who are taking such great care of me here.”
Cllr Doherty acknowledged that many people in the Inishowen community, or their families, will have experienced similar circumstances over the years.
“I know this is an experience that many of you or your families will have gone through over the years,” he said, adding that he wanted to thank people in advance for their understanding during his absence from Council duties.
He also provided advice for constituents who may need to raise local authority matters while he is unavailable.
“If you do have a Council-related query, please contact my colleague Padraig MacLochlainn’s constituency office on 07496 01730,” he said.
Cllr Doherty has represented the Carndonagh area on Donegal County Council for Sinn Féin and has been involved in local political and community affairs for many years.
He was first elected in 1999 as a member of Independent Fianna Fáil and regained his seat in 2014 for Sinn Féin, holding it in every local election since then.
A former principal of the boys’ school in Carndonagh, he has also been a stalwart of Carn FC for decades and has played a prominent role in the local sporting community. Away from local politics and football in Carn, he is a lifelong supporter of Chelsea FC.
His announcement has prompted an outpouring of goodwill from the local community, with many wishing the Carndonagh Councillor well as he concentrates on his recovery in the months ahead.