A project aimed at strengthening community engagement across the border has been launched in Pettigo. Click on the arrows to see Siobhan McGowan's photos from the launch The Good Neighbours Donegal Municipal District PEACEPLUS Project was officially launched at the Termon Complex in Pettigo on Tuesday, June 24. This initiative aims to deliver a comprehensive community engagement and capacity-building programme in the twin villages of Pettigo in County Donegal and Tullyhommon in County Fermanagh, engaging with over 110 participants. READ NEXT: In Pictures - Donegal Town schools pay forward the Choctaw Nation’s generosity Outgoing Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council, Cllr Niamh Kennedy said: “The Good Neighbours Peace Programme stands as a powerful symbol of what’s possible when communities unite across communities and borders.  “We're not just launching a programme today; we're paving the way for community-led regeneration, fostering peaceful and inclusive neighbourhoods, and celebrating all cultural identities.  “This initiative is about collaboration, understanding, and laying the foundations for connection and shared a purpose." The project falls under the Theme 2  ‘Thriving and Peaceful Communities’ , which is part of Donegal’s  PEACEPLUS  Local Action Plan. The plan is providing €7,635,396 in funding to support the delivery of 32 peacebuilding projects over the next two years, from 2025 to 2027. Over the next two years, this inspiring programme delivered by ADoPT (Association for the Development of Pettigo and Tullyhommon) will focus on grassroots engagement.  Chairman Daniel McCrory said: “We are excited to collaborate with our diverse community, engaging with individuals from both sides of the border, to build meaningful and lasting friendships through our wide range of planned activities.” As part of the project, ADoPT will work closely with the Senior Citizens Pettigo Luncheon Group. And during the Launch Event, one of its members, Jimmy Baird, delighted theplaceholder image
A project aimed at strengthening community engagement across the border has been launched in Pettigo. Click on the arrows to see Siobhan McGowan's photos from the launch The Good Neighbours Donegal Municipal District PEACEPLUS Project was officially launched at the Termon Complex in Pettigo on Tuesday, June 24. This initiative aims to deliver a comprehensive community engagement and capacity-building programme in the twin villages of Pettigo in County Donegal and Tullyhommon in County Fermanagh, engaging with over 110 participants. READ NEXT: In Pictures - Donegal Town schools pay forward the Choctaw Nation’s generosity Outgoing Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council, Cllr Niamh Kennedy said: “The Good Neighbours Peace Programme stands as a powerful symbol of what’s possible when communities unite across communities and borders.  “We're not just launching a programme today; we're paving the way for community-led regeneration, fostering peaceful and inclusive neighbourhoods, and celebrating all cultural identities.  “This initiative is about collaboration, understanding, and laying the foundations for connection and shared a purpose." The project falls under the Theme 2  ‘Thriving and Peaceful Communities’ , which is part of Donegal’s  PEACEPLUS  Local Action Plan. The plan is providing €7,635,396 in funding to support the delivery of 32 peacebuilding projects over the next two years, from 2025 to 2027. Over the next two years, this inspiring programme delivered by ADoPT (Association for the Development of Pettigo and Tullyhommon) will focus on grassroots engagement.  Chairman Daniel McCrory said: “We are excited to collaborate with our diverse community, engaging with individuals from both sides of the border, to build meaningful and lasting friendships through our wide range of planned activities.” As part of the project, ADoPT will work closely with the Senior Citizens Pettigo Luncheon Group. And during the Launch Event, one of its members, Jimmy Baird, delighted the

In Pictures: Good Neighbours Project to strengthen Donegal border community

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Published 27th Jun 2025, 18:33 GMT
Updated 27th Jun 2025, 18:33 GMT

The PEACEPLUS Good Neighbours Project for Donegal Municipal District was launched in Pettigo

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