Delegates from a December study visit to Coventry reconvened in Armagh for a shared learning day on peace-building practices. The event involved representatives from Triangle Housing Advisory Groups across Northern Ireland, including Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council.

Participants from civic, education and academic sectors in Coventry and Northern Ireland attended. They focused on approaches to strengthen relationships and sustain community peace.

Deputy Lord Mayor Councillor Jessica Johnston addressed the gathering. She described the day as a chance for partners to connect and reflect on methods to foster trust and positive change in shared housing communities.

David Walsh, Neighbourhood and Communities Investment Co-ordinator at Triangle Housing, spoke at the event. He noted that shared housing forms a basis for connected communities and that the event supports applying good relations principles in daily life.

Keynote speakers came from Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council, Coventry City Council, Coventry Irish Society, University of Liverpool, Centre for Democracy and Peace, International School for Peace Studies, and Coventry's Godiva Trust.

Entertainment featured musicians from Armagh Pipers Club and a choir from Saints and Scholars Primary School.

Funding for the peace and reconciliation programme came from The Executive Office Together: Building a United Community, the Northern Ireland Housing Executive’s Housing for All programme, and The Lord Mayor’s Coventry Peace Committee.