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Responsible for #EUFunding under the #PEACEPLUS, #PEACEIV and #INTERREGVA cross-border programmes to help build peace & prosperity.
Eleven diverse community projects will receive a total of almost €300,000, with the first successful applicants to the PEACEPLUS Change Maker Funding Programme being announced. Read more: www.seupb.eu/latest/news/almost-eu300000-peaceplus-funding-awarded-11-projects-change-maker-grants-announced
October 16, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Eleven diverse community projects will receive a total of almost €300,000, with the first successful applicants to the PEACEPLUS Change Maker Funding Programme being announced. Read more: www.seupb.eu/latest/news/almost-eu300000-peaceplus-funding-awarded-11-projects-change-maker-grants-announced
Congratulations to the PEACE-funded Shankill Shared Women’s Centre on winning the prestigious ‘A Europe Closer to Citizens’ category at this year’s REGIOSTARS awards ceremony in Brussels. Read more: www.seupb.eu/latest/news/shankill-shared-womens-centre-wins-prestigious-regiostars-award
October 16, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Congratulations to the PEACE-funded Shankill Shared Women’s Centre on winning the prestigious ‘A Europe Closer to Citizens’ category at this year’s REGIOSTARS awards ceremony in Brussels. Read more: www.seupb.eu/latest/news/shankill-shared-womens-centre-wins-prestigious-regiostars-award
A major cross-community sports facility will be built in Cavan after more than €15m of PEACEPLUS funding was secured for the Cavan Regional Sports Campus project. Read more: www.seupb.eu/latest/news/eu15m-peaceplus-funding-announced-new-cavan-regional-sports-campus
October 16, 2025 at 9:43 AM
A major cross-community sports facility will be built in Cavan after more than €15m of PEACEPLUS funding was secured for the Cavan Regional Sports Campus project. Read more: www.seupb.eu/latest/news/eu15m-peaceplus-funding-announced-new-cavan-regional-sports-campus
The Co-operation and Working Together (CAWT) Partnership has launched its €7.9 million PEACEPLUS-funded Early Intervention Support Youth Hubs (EASY) project, aimed at providing early intervention support to 9,000 children, young people and families. Read more: www.seupb.eu/latest/news/...
October 14, 2025 at 2:24 PM
The Co-operation and Working Together (CAWT) Partnership has launched its €7.9 million PEACEPLUS-funded Early Intervention Support Youth Hubs (EASY) project, aimed at providing early intervention support to 9,000 children, young people and families. Read more: www.seupb.eu/latest/news/...
We were in Omagh this week to attend the launch of the €8.4 million Early Frailty Intervention Project (EFIP) PEACEPLUS project. EFIP was launched on International Day of Older Persons by The Co-operation and Working Together (CAWT) Partnership. Read more: www.seupb.eu/latest/news/...
October 3, 2025 at 2:55 PM
We were in Omagh this week to attend the launch of the €8.4 million Early Frailty Intervention Project (EFIP) PEACEPLUS project. EFIP was launched on International Day of Older Persons by The Co-operation and Working Together (CAWT) Partnership. Read more: www.seupb.eu/latest/news/...
Almost €5m in PEACEPLUS funding has been awarded to five projects that set out to engage in peacebuilding activities and to contribute to the creation of a more cohesive society in Northern Ireland and the border counties of Ireland. Read more here: www.seupb.eu/latest/news/...
September 25, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Almost €5m in PEACEPLUS funding has been awarded to five projects that set out to engage in peacebuilding activities and to contribute to the creation of a more cohesive society in Northern Ireland and the border counties of Ireland. Read more here: www.seupb.eu/latest/news/...
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We have published research on the social, economic, environmental and cooperation impacts of the North South Implementation Bodies over the past 25 years - a key output from our S2@25 project which was funded by #PEACEPLUS.
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#crossborder #research @seupb.bsky.social
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September 5, 2025 at 10:27 AM
We have published research on the social, economic, environmental and cooperation impacts of the North South Implementation Bodies over the past 25 years - a key output from our S2@25 project which was funded by #PEACEPLUS.
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#crossborder #research @seupb.bsky.social
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#crossborder #research @seupb.bsky.social
🌟 Big news! The Shankill Shared Women’s Centre is a finalist in the 2025 REGIOSTARS Awards! 🌟
This PEACE IV project brings communities together & empowers local people. 🏘️💪
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#REGIOSTARS #PeaceIV #VoteNow
This PEACE IV project brings communities together & empowers local people. 🏘️💪
Vote for the Public Choice Award 👉 ec.europa.eu/regional_pol...
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#REGIOSTARS #PeaceIV #VoteNow
September 2, 2025 at 2:29 PM
🌟 Big news! The Shankill Shared Women’s Centre is a finalist in the 2025 REGIOSTARS Awards! 🌟
This PEACE IV project brings communities together & empowers local people. 🏘️💪
Vote for the Public Choice Award 👉 ec.europa.eu/regional_pol...
Share with friends & family!
#REGIOSTARS #PeaceIV #VoteNow
This PEACE IV project brings communities together & empowers local people. 🏘️💪
Vote for the Public Choice Award 👉 ec.europa.eu/regional_pol...
Share with friends & family!
#REGIOSTARS #PeaceIV #VoteNow
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GRASP (the Green Accelerator Skills Programme) is specifically for the construction industry, blending online learning with hands-on, onsite training across Ireland and the UK. Find out more at swc.pulse.ly/msx1djxqfu. GRASP is supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the @seupb.bsky.social.
GRASP | South West College
GRASP will deliver training through online masterclasses and on-site practical workshops. In addition, a specially modified van equipped for heat pump installation and maintenance training will be procured and deployed for use by project partners and other stakeholder across the border region.
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August 22, 2025 at 12:28 PM
GRASP (the Green Accelerator Skills Programme) is specifically for the construction industry, blending online learning with hands-on, onsite training across Ireland and the UK. Find out more at swc.pulse.ly/msx1djxqfu. GRASP is supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the @seupb.bsky.social.
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Journeys Camp 2025 was phenomenal!
Over 2 days, young people from Belfast, Limavady, Derry/Londonderry, Cavan & Monaghan came together for connection, activities & friendship.
Stay tuned next week for more from this unforgettable gathering!
@seupb.bsky.social
Over 2 days, young people from Belfast, Limavady, Derry/Londonderry, Cavan & Monaghan came together for connection, activities & friendship.
Stay tuned next week for more from this unforgettable gathering!
@seupb.bsky.social
August 15, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Journeys Camp 2025 was phenomenal!
Over 2 days, young people from Belfast, Limavady, Derry/Londonderry, Cavan & Monaghan came together for connection, activities & friendship.
Stay tuned next week for more from this unforgettable gathering!
@seupb.bsky.social
Over 2 days, young people from Belfast, Limavady, Derry/Londonderry, Cavan & Monaghan came together for connection, activities & friendship.
Stay tuned next week for more from this unforgettable gathering!
@seupb.bsky.social
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Finance Minister John O'Dowd today visited the Healthy Kidz United Youth Initiative sports camp in Armagh to see first-hand how the project has benefitted from @seupb.bsky.social PEACE PLUS funding, supporting young people from all backgrounds, promoting good relations & building community cohesion.
July 29, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Finance Minister John O'Dowd today visited the Healthy Kidz United Youth Initiative sports camp in Armagh to see first-hand how the project has benefitted from @seupb.bsky.social PEACE PLUS funding, supporting young people from all backgrounds, promoting good relations & building community cohesion.
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Belfast launches PEACEPLUS interfaith and belief project amidst community tensions
Read our article by Gordon McDADE 👉 sharedfuture.news/belfast-laun...
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#SharedFuture #NorthernIreland #minorities #peace #peacebuilding #reconciliation #religion
Read our article by Gordon McDADE 👉 sharedfuture.news/belfast-laun...
@seupb.bsky.social @nicva.org
#SharedFuture #NorthernIreland #minorities #peace #peacebuilding #reconciliation #religion
July 28, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Belfast launches PEACEPLUS interfaith and belief project amidst community tensions
Read our article by Gordon McDADE 👉 sharedfuture.news/belfast-laun...
@seupb.bsky.social @nicva.org
#SharedFuture #NorthernIreland #minorities #peace #peacebuilding #reconciliation #religion
Read our article by Gordon McDADE 👉 sharedfuture.news/belfast-laun...
@seupb.bsky.social @nicva.org
#SharedFuture #NorthernIreland #minorities #peace #peacebuilding #reconciliation #religion
We were happy to be welcomed on board the AFBI research vessel Corystes this week, when our Director Paul Beattie joined DAERA Minister Andrew Muir and DCEE Minister Timmy Dooley to hear about the PEACEPLUS-funded and AFBI-led ACCLIMATISE project, one of three Marine and Coastal Management projects.
July 24, 2025 at 12:00 PM
We were happy to be welcomed on board the AFBI research vessel Corystes this week, when our Director Paul Beattie joined DAERA Minister Andrew Muir and DCEE Minister Timmy Dooley to hear about the PEACEPLUS-funded and AFBI-led ACCLIMATISE project, one of three Marine and Coastal Management projects.
The Skills Connect Programme is a project supported by PEACEPLUS and aims to address the skill gaps in both Ireland and Northern Ireland, particularly in the areas of digitalisation and new and emerging markets. It will support 2,000 learners over the next four years.
More➡➡➡www.seupb.eu/peaceplus
More➡➡➡www.seupb.eu/peaceplus
July 23, 2025 at 9:50 AM
The Skills Connect Programme is a project supported by PEACEPLUS and aims to address the skill gaps in both Ireland and Northern Ireland, particularly in the areas of digitalisation and new and emerging markets. It will support 2,000 learners over the next four years.
More➡➡➡www.seupb.eu/peaceplus
More➡➡➡www.seupb.eu/peaceplus
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An interesting #GEMINI blog article about the gravity survey going on in Co. Antrim as part of the #GEMINI geothermal energy project, to help to understand the #GeothermalEnergy potential at multiple locations across the region! #PEACEPLUS @seupb.bsky.social
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July 21, 2025 at 12:16 PM
An interesting #GEMINI blog article about the gravity survey going on in Co. Antrim as part of the #GEMINI geothermal energy project, to help to understand the #GeothermalEnergy potential at multiple locations across the region! #PEACEPLUS @seupb.bsky.social
www.geminigeothermal.com/blogs/#ws-bl...
www.geminigeothermal.com/blogs/#ws-bl...
€52m of PEACEPLUS funding is helping to build and embed partnership and collaboration. This investment focuses on joint development and management of strategies, cooperation capacity building, and identification of solutions to reduce obstacles to cross-border cooperation.
➡➡➡ www.seupb.eu/peaceplus
➡➡➡ www.seupb.eu/peaceplus
July 22, 2025 at 10:00 AM
€52m of PEACEPLUS funding is helping to build and embed partnership and collaboration. This investment focuses on joint development and management of strategies, cooperation capacity building, and identification of solutions to reduce obstacles to cross-border cooperation.
➡➡➡ www.seupb.eu/peaceplus
➡➡➡ www.seupb.eu/peaceplus
17 councils are delivering PEACEPLUS projects that will directly impact grassroots communities within their area. The plans will result in 110,000 people from different and diverse backgrounds, working together to identify and deliver priority projects.
Find out more here: www.seupb.eu/peaceplus
Find out more here: www.seupb.eu/peaceplus
July 18, 2025 at 9:48 AM
17 councils are delivering PEACEPLUS projects that will directly impact grassroots communities within their area. The plans will result in 110,000 people from different and diverse backgrounds, working together to identify and deliver priority projects.
Find out more here: www.seupb.eu/peaceplus
Find out more here: www.seupb.eu/peaceplus
€77m of PEACEPLUS funding has been awarded to transform six community facilities and public spaces. This includes the
Shannonside Peace Arena, which will create a transformative shared space, catering for the sporting and recreational needs of clubs and communities. More here: www.seupb.eu/peaceplus
Shannonside Peace Arena, which will create a transformative shared space, catering for the sporting and recreational needs of clubs and communities. More here: www.seupb.eu/peaceplus
July 17, 2025 at 12:57 PM
€77m of PEACEPLUS funding has been awarded to transform six community facilities and public spaces. This includes the
Shannonside Peace Arena, which will create a transformative shared space, catering for the sporting and recreational needs of clubs and communities. More here: www.seupb.eu/peaceplus
Shannonside Peace Arena, which will create a transformative shared space, catering for the sporting and recreational needs of clubs and communities. More here: www.seupb.eu/peaceplus
Earlier this year, we celebrated the launch of PEACE of Mind – an engaging and innovative youth mental health and wellbeing programme enhancing emotional resilience in children and young people aged between nine and 25.
Find out more about our PEACEPLUS projects here: www.seupb.eu/peaceplus/ca...
Find out more about our PEACEPLUS projects here: www.seupb.eu/peaceplus/ca...
July 16, 2025 at 9:40 AM
Earlier this year, we celebrated the launch of PEACE of Mind – an engaging and innovative youth mental health and wellbeing programme enhancing emotional resilience in children and young people aged between nine and 25.
Find out more about our PEACEPLUS projects here: www.seupb.eu/peaceplus/ca...
Find out more about our PEACEPLUS projects here: www.seupb.eu/peaceplus/ca...
Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council has been awarded €4.4m in funding through the €1.14bn PEACEPLUS Programme. Projects will address challenges and promote peace and prosperity. Read more: www.seupb.eu/latest/news/lisburn-and-castlereagh-city-council-awarded-more-eu44m-peaceplus-funding
July 9, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council has been awarded €4.4m in funding through the €1.14bn PEACEPLUS Programme. Projects will address challenges and promote peace and prosperity. Read more: www.seupb.eu/latest/news/lisburn-and-castlereagh-city-council-awarded-more-eu44m-peaceplus-funding
PEACEPLUS funding of €6.5million has been awarded to a cross-border partnership - PEACE-Air - that will work to improve air quality across the island of Ireland. Read more: www.seupb.eu/latest/news/eu65m-peaceplus-funding-awarded-improve-air-quality-across-island-ireland
June 24, 2025 at 10:33 AM
PEACEPLUS funding of €6.5million has been awarded to a cross-border partnership - PEACE-Air - that will work to improve air quality across the island of Ireland. Read more: www.seupb.eu/latest/news/eu65m-peaceplus-funding-awarded-improve-air-quality-across-island-ireland
𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐄𝐀𝐂𝐄𝐏𝐋𝐔𝐒 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐚𝐥𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐥𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝟗𝟎% 𝐨𝐟 𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐥 €𝟏.𝟏𝟒𝐛𝐧 𝐟𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞-𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬. PEACEPLUS is a partnership between the EU, the UK Government, the Government of Ireland, and the Northern Ireland Executive. Find out more here: tinyurl.com/4dx8y6py
June 23, 2025 at 3:11 PM
𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐄𝐀𝐂𝐄𝐏𝐋𝐔𝐒 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐚𝐥𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐥𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝟗𝟎% 𝐨𝐟 𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐥 €𝟏.𝟏𝟒𝐛𝐧 𝐟𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞-𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬. PEACEPLUS is a partnership between the EU, the UK Government, the Government of Ireland, and the Northern Ireland Executive. Find out more here: tinyurl.com/4dx8y6py
The Green Accelerator Skills Programme (GRASP), a €9.8 million cross-border PEACEPLUS project designed to address the significant green skills deficit, has been launched. Read more here: www.seupb.eu/latest/news/new-eu98-million-grasp-project-launched-tackle-green-skills-shortage-cross-border
June 10, 2025 at 10:06 AM
The Green Accelerator Skills Programme (GRASP), a €9.8 million cross-border PEACEPLUS project designed to address the significant green skills deficit, has been launched. Read more here: www.seupb.eu/latest/news/new-eu98-million-grasp-project-launched-tackle-green-skills-shortage-cross-border
Applications are OPEN for funding awards of up to €100,000 through the PEACEPLUS Change Maker Funding Programme. This will distribute €40million over the next 3 years to support people-to-people projects on a cross-community and/or cross-border basis, delivering awards directly into communities. 1/4
June 9, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Applications are OPEN for funding awards of up to €100,000 through the PEACEPLUS Change Maker Funding Programme. This will distribute €40million over the next 3 years to support people-to-people projects on a cross-community and/or cross-border basis, delivering awards directly into communities. 1/4
€40million of PEACEPLUS funding has been awarded to two projects that will boost biodiversity and nature recovery in Northern Ireland and the border counties of Ireland. Read more here: www.seupb.eu/latest/news/eu40m-peaceplus-funding-awarded-boost-biodiversity-nature-recovery-and-resilience
June 2, 2025 at 2:00 PM
€40million of PEACEPLUS funding has been awarded to two projects that will boost biodiversity and nature recovery in Northern Ireland and the border counties of Ireland. Read more here: www.seupb.eu/latest/news/eu40m-peaceplus-funding-awarded-boost-biodiversity-nature-recovery-and-resilience