IFI Delegation Visit To Ballinamore

Last Wednesday, December 7th, 2022 we had the privilege to welcome a delegation led by International Fund For Ireland Joint Director General Sighle FitzGerald. Presentations were made by Sighle and Catherine Ryan – IFI Programme Manager on the importance and the role of the International Fund for Ireland and the funding process, Máirín Martin – Chairperson of Ballinamore Community Council CLG spoke about her experience whilst taking part in the AMBIT Programme. The group from the US Embassy, the Canadian Embassy, and the Department of Foreign Affairs were given a brief insight into our Peace Impact Programme and progress to date by Michael Mullin our Better Together – Níos Fearr Le Chéile Project Coordinator. We are now 10 months into our 2-year Peace Impact Project, Projects up and running are Cross Border Schools Programme, Literature and Cross Border/ Community Development Training.

To find out more about the work of the International Fund for Ireland and Peace Impact Projects https://internationalfundforireland.com/peace-impact-programme