Proposed projects under Louth PEACEPLUS Action Plan revealed

Louth County Council submitted their proposed PEACEPLUS Action Plan in application for funding under Theme 1 of the PEACEPLUS Programme - Building Peaceful & Thriving Communities. 

There is a total of €4,679,354 potentially availably to Louth County Council under this funding stream. The proposed Action Plan is a result of the peacebuilding needs and issues that emerged via the 23 public consultation meetings held, the e-survey and numerous one-to-one consultation sessions. 

It detailed the proposed projects that will be carried out if the funding proposal is successful.

These projects fall under three themes:

Under Theme 1 Community Regeneration and Transformation there are two capital projects proposed. the rejuvenation of St Nicholas Church, Dundalk, and works to improve accessibility and information at the Battle of the Boyne site, Drogheda. 

Both projects will have complementary activity projects running alongside and after construction works to support cross-community and cross border engagement. 

These projects aim to improve the physical appearance of the areas and communities in which they will operate and also offer a host of new opportunities for engagement by participants from a wide variety of community backgrounds. 

Under Theme 2 Thriving and Peaceful Communities there are seven activity projects proposed. Via two Sports Programmes, three Arts Programmes and two Programmes focusing directly on Youth, these activities will create opportunities to build and sustain relationships between people from different community backgrounds across a wide range of different sectors.

Under Theme 3 Celebrating Cultures and Diversity there are six activity projects proposed. These projects are designed to increase understanding of and respect for all cultural identities across County Louth.  

The action plan says: “We understand that cultural diversity means the existence of a variety of cultural or ethnic groups encompassing a range of population differences including race; ethnicity; age; ability; language; nationality; economic status; gender; religion; and sexual orientation.  Projects proposed include entrepreneurship activities, classes to introduce and improve participants Irish Language Skills, and use of the Arts to share stories, improve understanding of participants backgrounds and showcase cultural diversity. “

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The Louth PEACEPLUS Action Plan was approved by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB) in October 2024. Although the formal Letter of Offer is still to be proffered by SEUPB, the approval marks the achievement of a huge milestone in the process to receiving the €4,679,354.00 funding.

A summary of the projects outlined in the Louth PEACEPLUS Action Plan can be found on the council website. It is important to note that the information provided is indicative. Details may vary in the final procurement specification.

The Action Plan is supported by the PEACEPLUS Programme, managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB).

Further information is available via the SEUPB website or via the PEACE Office at peaceplus@louthcoco.ie, 042 93 24240.