Letterkenny Regional Cultural Centre
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| Letterkenny Regional Cultural Centre | |
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| Type | Arts Centre |
| Architectural Style | Glass, Oak |
| Location | Letterkenny, County Donegal, Ireland |
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| Completed | July 2007 |
| Main Contractor | McDermot & Trearty Limited |
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| Architect | MacGabhann Architects |
Letterkenny Regional Cultural Centre is a cultural centre located in Letterkenny, County Donegal, Ireland. The centre is located behind An Grianán Theatre in the town and is the leading cultural centre in north-west Ireland.[1]
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[edit] Opening
The centre was launced on 7 July 2007 and opened on 9 July 2007.[2] The flagship facility was designed by Letterkenny based MacGabhann Architects and is situated on the site of the old council offices. The offices were destroyed in an arson attack but the building has now been transformed into a modern two-storey glass building.
[edit] Facilities
The centre features a first floor exhibition gallery and a ground floor auditorium with 150 retractable seats and cinema facilities. There are also three workshop spaces on ground level with dance and drama floors located on the first floor, two dedicated digital media suites and two foyer art galleries.
[edit] Funding
The building of the centre was funded by The Department of Arts, Sport and Tourism, The Irish Film Board, Donegal County Council and Letterkenny Town Council. [3]
[edit] References
[edit] External links
- Official Site
- Regional Cultural Centre @ irish-architecture.com
- Regional Cultural Centre @ Donegal Public Art
- Damian Blake on the Centre
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