Have your say on Raphoe Heritage-Led Regeneration Strategy and Action Plan

Donegal County Council’s Regeneration & Development Team in conjunction with Paul Doherty Architects and Cala Architects is pleased to announce the commencement of a process to prepare a Heritage-Led Regeneration Strategy & Action Plan for Raphoe Town Centre. 

The Strategy and Action Plan will be prepared in line with the new National Policy ‘Town Centre First – A Policy Approach for Irish Towns’ and will be regeneration and renewal focused with an emphasis on heritage and conservation and a view to strengthening the role, image, vibrancy, vitality, and resilience of Raphoe town centre. 

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The process will commence with a first stage of Public Consultation to inform the preparation of the Draft Regeneration Strategy & Action Plan. This will include for a streetside Consultation Event that will take place on Thursday, July 24, at the Diamond, Raphoe, from 2pm to 7pm. 

Your participation is essential so come along and talk to the consultants and share your thoughts, your ideas, and your aspirations for your town centre. 

You can participate in the consultation by attending the streetside event on Thursday, July 24, and providing your feedback. Alternatively, you can scan the attached QR code to take part in the Town Regeneration Survey. Comments can also be emailed to regeneration@donegalcoco.ie or sent in writing to the Regeneration & Development Team, Donegal County Council, Old Army Barracks, Lifford, Co. Donegal, F93 PN3H. The public consultation period will close at 4pm on Friday, August 8.

This project is funded through the Historic Towns Initiative implemented by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage and the Heritage Council which aims to promote the heritage-led regeneration of Ireland’s historic towns.