Peace Centre plans for Camlough reach final stage for £5m funding

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By Iveren McCallion

A cross-community collective is through to the final application stage for a £5m grant.

Newry, Mourne and Down council is spear-heading the group which includes community associations.

It plans to build a cross-community Peace Centre.

If it goes ahead, it will feature sports ground an 'interpretive centre, conference rooms and community facilities.

Declan Murphy from Camlough Community Association says a neutral meeting place is needed here:

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