DS3

PEACEPLUS Project DS³

A project supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB).

DS³ is funded under PEACEPLUS Theme 2.4 Smart Towns & Villages. The project offers free digital mentoring, skills development and community-focused digital inclusion activities across seven council areas:

  • Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon Borough Council
  • Mid Ulster District Council
  • Cavan County Council
  • Donegal County Council
  • Leitrim County Council
  • Monaghan County Council
  • Sligo County Council

Support Available

Participants can access:

  • A digital skills needs assessment with a Digital Champion/Mentor
  • Digital skills workshops covering topics such as:
    • E-commerce & online sales
    • Social media & digital marketing
    • Cybersecurity & GDPR
    • AI tools & automation
    • Video and podcast production
    • Cloud tools, collaboration & more
  • 1–1 mentoring with a digital specialist
  • Opportunities for cross-border learning and networking

Eligibility

SMEs, micro businesses, community/voluntary groups and individuals located in rural towns and villages with populations under 18,000, in the above listed council areas.

Participants can express interest using our EOI form: https://forms.office.com/e/Me5gF546ne

Additional Project Elements (Led by Other Partners)

Alongside SRC’s delivery of Work Package 1: Digital Learning & Mentoring, DS³ also includes two major cross-border digital innovation components:

Work Package 2 – Mobile Digital Labs (led by Ulster University & Leitrim County Council)

Two mobile labs will travel across council areas offering:

  • Digital Fabrication technologies
  • Digital Multimedia tools
    These labs support hands-on digital experimentation, complementing SRC’s digital learning workshops.

Alongside this, a new digital platform will help 14 towns and villages become smarter, more connected, and future-ready by supporting new ideas, services, and digital collaboration.

Project Partners

  • Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon Borough Council
  • Mid Ulster District Council
  • Cavan County Council
  • Donegal County Council
  • Leitrim County Council
  • Monaghan County Council
  • Sligo County Council
  • Ulster University
  • Western Development Commission
  • Irish Central Border Area Network
  • Southern Regional College