We presented our research priorities at a seminar in Parliament Buildings yesterday, setting out the key thematic areas in our crossborder.ie/reports/stra... Plus potential research, Border People FLOW project & North South ESTEEM projects' plans, and an initiative on civil society collaboration.

Conference Part 2 summary: Ciara King, Ruth Taillon, Anne Thevenet, Andy Pollak, Barney Ely, Kirsty McManus, Linda Megahey, Dimitrios Argyros, Maeve McElwee, Siobhán Fearon, Una McCabe, Damian Duffy, Anthony Soares, Dawn Purvis & Peter Osborne! crossborder.ie/conferences/... #ccbcconf #NWTEC #EPIC

Conference: Great morning & early afternoon with James Lawless, Kristel Miller, Anthony Soares, Billy Bennett, Aisling Cannon, Aidan Garner, Beth Dunbar, Fiona Reynolds, Paul Hannigan, Molly Clifford, Malachy Ó Néill, Alistair Stewart, Claire McGee, Conor Thompson, John Doyle & Suzanne Costello!

Thanks to conference sponsors @mynwtec.bsky.social, EPIC Futures NI, @dublincityuni.bsky.social, @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social, Institute of Public Health, InterTradeIreland, C-CASE, Ibec, ATI, SRC, Technological Universities Association and Waterways Ireland. crossborder.ie/conferences/...

"Congratulations on another excellent event. One of the highlights of the year." - 2025 conference delegate 📅 Thursday 17 September ⏰ 9.15am 📍 Dundalk www.eventbrite.com/e/centre-for... #ccbcconf #event #highlights #conference

In The Spotlight: Why Anthony is like a Ferrero Rocher www.irishnews.com/news/busines... Subscribers can access the article today; it will be in tomorrow's printed edition. Thanks to Ryan and the @irishnews.com. @anthonysoares.bsky.social #firstjob #qualifications #teamwork #books #football

Why Anthony is like a Ferrero Rocher

Every week we cast the spotlight on a local business figure

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"Full of like-minded people collaborating with shared purpose, improving understanding and building on our strengths" - 2025 conference delegate 📅 Thursday 17 September ⏰ 9.15am 📍 Dundalk www.eventbrite.com/e/centre-for... #ccbcconf #collaborating #shared #purpose #understanding #strengths

Join us at the Royal Irish Academy on Monday, 28 September at 6:00pm, for the panel discussion 'To BA or not to BA?', exploring the provision and choice to study arts and humanities at an undergraduate level. Book your tickets: https://www.ria.ie/events/panel-discussion-to-ba-or-not-to-ba/

"The conference is important in developing good policy and building strong relationships on our shared island" - 2025 conference delegate 📅 Thursday 17 September ⏰ 9.15am 📍 Ballymascanlon Hotel & Golf Resort, Dundalk www.eventbrite.com/e/centre-for... #ccbcconf #cooperation #policy #relationships

"People are spending in Donegal and then moving into Derry to spend. The cross-border revenue is vital for our economy. It's a great cash injection." - David Gilliand, Brook Hall Estate & Gardens 'Unbelievable growth' for cruise ship tourism in north west www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... #tourism

Londonderry: 'Unbelievable growth' for cruise ship tourism in north west

Almost 12,000 passengers docked at Foyle Port outside Londonderry between April and September 2026.

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Dawn Purvis was a researcher & MLA - and works in corporate affairs. She said in 2016: "education, education, education - no matter how much you hate it, stick with it. It's your way to living a productive, independent life and making a contribution to society." www.eventbrite.com/e/centre-for...

Great to work with @maynoothuniversity.ie's Caroline Creamer and @ulsteruni.bsky.social's Dr Linda McElduff & Dr Gavan Rafferty on their cross-border spatial planning article for our Research Platform: crossborder.ie/guest-contri... Email: research@crossborder.ie #research #report #collaboration

Delighted to have the support of the @instpublichealth.bsky.social at our conference to discuss further, higher & continuing education provision across the island of Ireland. IPH's Chief Executive, Suzanne Costello, will chair the panel on 17 September. Join us: www.eventbrite.com/e/centre-for...

The best debate and discussion on talent, qualifications, universities, UCAS and the CAO will take place at next week's CCBC Annual Conference. Education, business, policymaking and civil society leaders will examine issues affecting employees and employers. www.eventbrite.com/e/centre-for...

We were delighted to bring together PEACEPLUS partners, project leads, policymakers and sector experts for PEACEPLUS Allies for Change. The event explored the role we can all play in helping to end violence against women and girls and create communities where everyone can feel safe and be safe.

Ciara King and Una McCabe from Ohk Energy will be presenting at our annual conference next week on "Qualification Recognition - A barrier to cross-border trade and employment". 📆 Thursday 17 September 🕖 Breakfast from 8am 📍 Dundalk www.eventbrite.com/e/centre-for... #ccbcconf #qualifications

Conference co-headline sponsor: @mynwtec.bsky.social "The Cluster provides advanced skills training, cutting-edge innovation supports for enterprise, and internationally-recognised high-quality research" - Paul Hannigan, @atu-ie.bsky.social eventbrite.com/e/centre-for... #CCBCconf

Conference co-headline sponsor: EPIC Futures NI @ulsteruni.bsky.social's Prof Malachy Ó Néill said: “Talent does not stop at borders, and neither do the challenges and opportunities involved in developing the skills and workforce our regions need." eventbrite.com/e/centre-for... #CCBCconf

Sponsor news: Cross-Border Collaboration to Activate the Skills Ecosystem Damian Duffy, Principal & CEO at Belfast Met, will discuss the C-CASE project involving @ulsteruni.bsky.social, the Confederation of British Industry, Staffline and SOLAS on 17 September. www.eventbrite.com/e/centre-for...

Melanie Bolduc, Mayor of Armagh (Quebec, Canada), has met Cllr Kyle Savage, Deputy Mayor of Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon Borough Council. She also had a tour of the Palace Demesne buildings and grounds, followed by a tour of Armagh city with visits to the County Museum and Robinson Library.

Prof John Doyle, Vice President for Research at @dublincityuni.bsky.social - and a Board Member at the @crossborder.bsky.social - will discuss Creating talent - the supply side at our conference. 📅 Thursday 17 September ⏰ 9.15am 📍 Ballymascanlon Hotel, Dundalk www.eventbrite.com/e/centre-for...

Delighted to have @intertradeireland.bsky.social support our annual conference on Thursday 17 September in Dundalk - its Strategy & Policy Manager Siobhán Fearon will moderate panel 3 on attracting, nurturing and retaining talent. Join us: www.eventbrite.com/e/centre-for... #ccbcconf #policy

The RIA is delighted to announce the continuation of the Ireland-Scotland Bilateral Network Grants, funded by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. All details of the scheme are available here: www.ria.ie/grants/irela...

Guest interview - Shane Kelly, BORMAC Aidan Campbell interviews Shane about the work of the Border Region Manufacturing Cluster. Its members are private manufacturing businesses, academic institutes & government agencies. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xqs5... @atu-ie.bsky.social ~ @entirl.bsky.social

Guest Interview - Shane Kelly, BORMAC Cluster Manager

YouTube video by Centre for Cross Border Cooperation

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Conference co-headline sponsor: EPIC Futures NI @ulsteruni.bsky.social's Prof Malachy Ó Néill said: “Talent does not stop at borders, and neither do the challenges and opportunities involved in developing the skills and workforce our regions need." www.eventbrite.com/e/centre-for... #CCBCconf

Epic Futures NI

EPIC Futures is dedicated to creating a prosperous and sustainable future for Northern Ireland. With a 'place-based' focus the partnership brings together academia, policymakers, business, community a...

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Senior Research Associate Michael D'Arcy reflects on the Fleadh held this month in Belfast. He argues that the success of the event was underpinned by the values and the conditions created by the Belfast/Good Friday Agreement. crossborder.ie/news/belfast... Image courtesy of Tourism Ireland

Fundamentally the Fleadh succeeded by embodying the principles of the Belfast/Good Friday Agreement - The Centre for Cross Border Cooperation | CBS

Share this page:  Michael D’Arcy, CCBC Senior Research Associate, writes about the Fleadh Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann which was held in Belfast for the first time a few weeks ago generated unprecedented...

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"The online course was a really valuable learning experience. It gave me a much better understanding of the opportunities and challenges involved in working across borders... I particularly appreciated the accessible online format" - Martina Byrne Register today 👉 crossborder.ie/what-we-do/p...

A new cross-border programme designed to improve digital skills, promote inclusion and drive innovation will empower pupils, community groups and families by increasing digital awareness and supporting pathways into digital careers. Read more about the project: www.minidigihub.com orlo.uk/a7AMg

Alistair Stewart is Director of Civic Engagement and Strategic Communications at @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social where he builds partnerships and influences key stakeholders. 📅 Thursday 17 September ⏰ 9.15am 📍 Ballymascanlon Hotel & Golf Resort, Dundalk www.eventbrite.com/e/centre-for...

Support is available for emerging artists & arts practitioners through the Northern European Mobility Opportunity (NEMO) - a programme led by the Nordic Culture Fund in partnership with arts funding agencies across the UK & Ireland. Apply by 18 September. www.nibusinessinfo.co.uk/content/nemo...