An Grianán Theatre to receive an outdoor seating and performance area

‘The Eat Out’ Outdoor Dining Infrastructure Project has been implemented at the existing public space to the front of An Grianán Theatre with works commencing on February 19.

The project will provide a sheltered communal outdoor dining space through the construction of a raised platform area, canopy shelters and a seating area. The space will also double up as a performance area when needed. 

When complete, this project will provide a flexible and unique public space within the existing public realm, facilitating year-round accessible outdoor dining space for the public.

“This is an exciting project in the heart of the town centre that will improve the forecourt of An Grianán and serve the needs of the many food businesses in the area,” Cllr Kevin Bradley, Mayor of Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District said.

“The project will upgrade the existing wider public space which is to be named after the late Councillor and former Mayor Dessie Larkin. 

“The ‘Eat Out’ project within the public space will provide many opportunities for eating, public art, meeting and gathering.

“The space will increase capacity for outdoor dining and support our hospitality and tourism sector, enabling civic and community gatherings, as well as cultural and artistic expression.

“I am delighted to announce that these works will commence next week.” 

W.Doherty Construction has been appointed to deliver ‘The Eat Out’ Outdoor Dining Infrastructure Project at An Grianán Theatre, Ramelton Road, Letterkenny. The works are scheduled to be completed over the proceeding 8-12 weeks.

This project is funded by Failte Ireland’s ‘Local Authority Weather Proofing and Outdoor Dining Infrastructure Scheme’ with match-funding from Donegal County Council. The scheme design was enabled by the Urban Regeneration and Development Fund (URDF), a flagship initiative of Project Ireland 2040 which also enabled the preparation of the wider Letterkenny 2040 Regeneration Strategy. 

“Whilst this project forms part of Failte Ireland’s ‘Local Authority Weather Proofing & Outdoor Dining Infrastructure Scheme’ rollout, it also complements our wider Cultural Corridor project, one of a number of regeneration proposals under the Letterkenny 2040 programme, which together seek to deliver a series of higher quality public spaces for people living, working and visiting Letterkenny,” Liam Ward, Director of Community Development and Planning Services said.

“The space will provide a more accessible and attractive public realm, giving people a casual communal space to stop, sit, eat, meet and gather, all of which form part of a series of regeneration proposals for the town.”