A five year strategic plan to further develop and enhance the Peace Link in Clones has been launched. The aim of the initiative is to build on cross-border community relationships through sport and deliver a positive social and community impact for everyone.
Such is the popularity of the project, the facility in Clones requires expansion, and that is just one of the many ambitions of the strategic plan that will come to fruition over the next two years. Deirdriu McQuaid told Northern Sound that the gates of the Peace Link are open to everyone as inclusion is at the project's core.
She added how there is also a renewed focus on the Peace Plus Programme which will allow for the introduction of new sporting activities to communities on both sides of the border. "Sports don't have any borders; doesn't matter what tee-shirt you wear or what club you support.
"When you come into the Peace Link, nobody cares what you look like; you come in and you participate. It's a great platform because there are zero barriers and staff at the Peace Link are constantly thinking outside of the box.
"So, if there is anyone that feels uncomfortable, staff find ways to bring them in and once they are in, that's it," said Deirdriu.
