In April our Cross Border / Cross Community Schools Project got off to a great start with Michael, our Project Manager, visiting Ballinamore Community School. Chatting to the TY students about their feelings, peace and how  environmental aspects can affect Peace, such as poverty, hunger and    unemployment.

In May, the TY students went with Michael to Cavan County Museum for a  creative writing workshop with Heather Brett. Heather will also be visiting, The  Erne Royal Grammar School, Enniskillen to  deliver a creative writing workshop whilst exploring students  feelings around peace  and reconciliation.

The Schools will then meet in the new school year and work with each other  throughout the Peace Impact Programme.

Students will spend time exploring peace and coming together as one. Building friendships and strengthening bonds between school communities.

We are looking forward to seeing and hearing about their  adventures!

Our writers programme was a  success for our last PIP. With the BMore Hen’s Shed and         Fermanagh Writers engaging in a Cross Community Writers   Programme.

This new project, involves four libraries Leitrim, Cavan,       

Fermanagh and Omagh, facilitating reading groups, with guest authors/ speakers. The groups at each session will explore the works being read and discuss conflict, peace & reconciliation in the Border areas.

Meetings between the groups will

give the opportunity to engage with the guest author and get to know one another, form friendships  and share their insights gained in taking part in this PIP.

Look out for announcements from ourselves and your local library.

Cavan County Museum Visit

Better Together—Níos Fearr Le Chéile

Cross Border Literature - A Bridge Across Difference

Better Together - Níos Fearr Le Chéile     SUMMER NEWSLETTER

Summer 2022

Volume 1, Issue 1

Our Peace Impact Programme (PIP) is funded by The International Fund for Ireland and managed by Ballinamore Area Community Council Limited.

Cross Border/ Community Schools Project

In the trenches!