Council’s new video highlights five years of Peace IV projects
A VIDEO marking the completion of the delivery of the County Sligo Local Authority Peace IV Action Plan was released last Friday. The video, commissioned by Sligo County Council, highlights five years of projects since the plan commenced in 2017, overseen by the Sligo Local Community Development Committee (LCDC) and its Peace IV sub-committee. During the lifetime of the plan, five projects under the Children & Young People category were delivered to 283 participants from three to 24 years of age. Project themes were diverse and included music, outdoor pursuits, diversity awareness, active citizenship and understanding our shared history. Under the Building Positive Relations theme three projects were successfully delivered. Projects covered a range of distinct themes including a heritage programme, cross border literary connections and a community place-making initiative. A Small Grant Programme under the Building Positive Relations theme supported five peace building projects developed and led by community groups. These covered a range of areas including community mediation, culture and creation of a historical archive. Two of the projects included capital elements, namely the development of The Showgrounds outdoor museum – home of Sligo
Rovers, and a key element of the Great War Memorial Garden. Under the Shared Spaces & Services theme the development of the shared space at Stephen Street Car Park on the banks of the River Garavogue will provide a welcoming and inclusive space for all. The video features a range of these projects and includes interviews with stakeholders and participants, while showcasing the aforementioned projects.
Dorothy Clarke, director of services with Sligo County Council, who appears in the video, said: “It is important to recognise the contribution of the members of the Sligo LCDC and its Peace IV Sub Committee. Likewise the support of the SEUPB [Special EU Programmes Body] and both match funding departments is greatly appreciated.”
Sligo County Council cathaoirleach Dara Mulvey said: “The County Sligo Peace IV Local Authority Action Plan has adhered to the traditions of three previous Peace initiatives by continuing to provide investment in peace building, community relations and bridging divisions.”
The video can be viewed by visiting Sligo County Council’s Facebook page.