The Special EU Programmes Body has awarded funding of €3,603,788 to Sligo County Council.
€3.6 Million funding Approved for Sligo County Council
The Co-designed Local Community Peace Action Plan is supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB). The funding will support a wide range of diverse projects aimed at addressing local challenges and promoting peace and prosperity across County Sligo and involving cross-border participation from now until the end of 2027.
The Sligo PEACEPLUS Co-designed Local Community Peace Action Plan was developed after extensive consultation using the co-design process to address needs within the Sligo County Council area. This resulted in the development of 15 projects across three themes and will comprise of 4 capital investment projects, 8 capacity-building initiatives and 3 cultural and social inclusion programmes. These projects support peaceful and thriving communities and seek to enhance community integration and cohesion within the three themes of Community Regeneration and Transformation; Thriving and Peaceful Communities; and Celebrating Cultural Diversity. Further detail on the specific projects is available at www.sligococo.ie/peace.
Cathaoirleach, Cllr. Declan Bree welcomed the funding, saying
“I am delighted to welcome the award of €3,603,788 from the Special EU Programmes Body to Sligo County Council under the PEACEPLUS Programme. This significant funding will enable us to deliver a range of diverse and meaningful projects that address local challenges, promote peace, and foster prosperity across County Sligo.”
Chief Executive of Sligo County Council, Martin Lydon also hailed the €3.6 million funding award and the efforts of everyone who brought the Action Plan to this juncture,
“The plan’s success is a result of extensive collaboration and co-design, reflecting the needs and aspirations of our residents. With projects spanning capital investments, capacity-building, and cultural initiatives, this funding represents a vital opportunity to build a brighter future for Sligo, and we are excited to see the positive outcomes over the coming years.”
Chair of Sligo LCDC and the Sligo PEACEPLUS Partnership, Cllr. Dónal Gilroy said,
“This is great news for County Sligo and reflects the hard work and engagement of the communities across Sligo and their willingness to explore challenges and provide solutions. The PEACEPLUS funding will support people to interact with, share and learn from each other. I encourage everyone to take part in the projects as they roll out. It will be a rewarding experience with a long-lasting legacy.”
SEUPB Chief Executive Gina McIntyre said:
“We are delighted to announce this latest round of PEACEPLUS funding to seven local authorities through our 'Co-designed Local Community Action Plans' initiative. This milestone underscores our commitment to grassroots engagement, ensuring that the projects we support genuinely reflect local needs and aspirations. From Antrim and Newtownabbey to Sligo, each plan demonstrates innovative thinking and a collaborative spirit in addressing unique local challenges.
“This community-led approach is the cornerstone of PEACEPLUS. By empowering local authorities and residents to co-design their action plans, we are fostering a sense of ownership and ensuring that the €1.14bn programme delivers meaningful, lasting change. We eagerly anticipate the fruition of these plans, which will create new opportunities for cross-community engagement, economic development and shared understanding across Northern Ireland and the border counties.”
If you would like more information, or to be added to updates list, please email Aisling or Tracy at peace@sligococo.ie or phone 071 91 14403.