Shutters needed to protect facade of one of Letterkenny's oldest buildings

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Archiseek / Ireland / News / 2007 / July 3

Shutters will protect the ornate facade of one of Letterkenny's oldest buildings because of another attack of vandalism last weekend. Ernest Speer, a drapery, is a listed building which is one of the few remaining premises which has retained links with days gone by in the Donegal town. The Lower Main Street premises retained its original facade as modern shop fronts became the norm in the town. However, Lester Speer has confirmed that they have been forced to order shutters to protect the award-winning building following vandalism last Saturday night. "It's disappointing that it has come to this. "It's the second time in recent months that the large plate-glass window has been smashed. It costs over €1,000 each time to replace. A replacement window has to be specially ordered.

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