Donegal County Council has invited the public to provide their views on the development of the old Courthouse in Letterkenny into a tourist attraction.

A public consultation is being held at the Courthouse on the 17 January between 2.00 pm and 8.00 pm which will allow the public to find out more about the proposed plans.

The project will reuse the historic Courthouse building as a major tourist attraction with the aim of increasing visitor numbers to Letterkenny's historic town centre and to the wider Northwest region.

At the event, the consultancy team led by EPIC Heritage Consulting Ltd and the Regeneration Team of Donegal County Council will be available to explain the ideas for a tourist attraction that are being explored and to hear peoples thoughts and ideas.

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The project is funded by the Urban Regeneration and Development Fund (URDF) with match funding provided by Donegal County Council. It forms part of Councils wider Leitirceanainn 2040 Regeneration programme

Cllr Kevin Bradley, Mayor of Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District said: "The old Letterkenny Courthouse is in a fantastic location in the heart of the town centre and we are very excited about the potential it offers to create an amazing tourist attraction. I am encouraging the public to come along to the old Courthouse and get involved."

Liam Ward, Director of Service, Community Development & Planning Services said: "The Courthouse is a great asset that we would like to see redeveloped to realise Letterkenny as a vibrant tourist destination in itself and as a gateway to the exceptional offerings across the County and region.

"We believe there are many stories that could be told through the redevelopment of the Courthouse and we want the help of the wider community to identify the best tourist experience possible."