An application for planning permission has been submitted to change the former Bank of Ireland premises in Crossmaglen to a Community, Peace and Reconciliation Centre. The application also proposes a charity shop and food bank on the ground floor of the 0.4 hectare site. The rear yard will be developed as an accessible community garden.
The application in the name of Crossfire Trust, Darkley will see the first floor at 53 Cardinal O'Fiaich Square extended for community meeting room and offices. New second floor accommodation will comprise life skills kitchen, and counselling rooms.
Charity Crossfire Trust cares for the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of the people, primarily in South Armagh.


