Sport 4 Peace

Community Outreach

Sport 4 Peace is a major cross-community and cross-border sports programme led by Ulster GAA, in partnership with the Irish Football Association, the Football Association of Ireland, and Ulster Rugby.

The project is funded through the PEACEPLUS Programme, which supports peacebuilding, cooperation, and positive community relations across the region.

Over four years, Sport 4 Peace will bring young people, schools, clubs, and community groups from across the nine counties of Ulster together through shared sporting activities, workshops, and leadership opportunities.

Sport 4 Peace will:

Create safe, inclusive, and welcoming shared spaces through sport.
Support meaningful cross-community and cross-border participation and collaboration.
Develop leadership, confidence, teamwork, and communication skills in young people.
Strengthen partnerships between schools, clubs, community organisations, and sports bodies.
Build long-term relationships across towns, clubs, and communities in the region.

Inclusion and Accessibility

Sport 4 Peace is committed to being open and inclusive. The programme welcomes young people of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities, including those from minority ethnic communities and young people with disabilities.

How the Programme Is Delivered

The project is delivered by a cross-sport project team working across the nine counties of Ulster, including both sides of the border.

Ulster GAA is the Lead Partner, working alongside:

Funding Acknowledgement

Sport 4 Peace is funded through the PEACEPLUS Programme with a total award of up to €2,774,888.48.
This includes €2,219,910.78 in ERDF/UK ERDF Equivalent funding and €554,977.70 in match funding provided by the Government of Ireland and the Northern Ireland Executive.

This support enables Ulster GAA, as Lead Partner, along with the IFA, FAI, and IRFU (Ulster Branch), to deliver shared sporting programmes that strengthen relationships and build positive connections across communities.

Programme Partners