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Centre for Cross Border Cooperation

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Armagh, Northern Ireland. Promoting research, information and support across borders on the island of Ireland, Europe, & beyond. Our Border People FLOW project is supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body. crossborder.ie

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Centre for Cross Border Cooperation @crossborder.bsky.social · 16h
The CCBC Research Manager, Aidan Campbell, and representatives from rural #community #organisations across Northern Ireland and the border regions met Catherine Connolly, the President of Ireland, on Saturday afternoon. Conversations focused on learning, connecting and collaborating across #borders.
Representatives from the 24 rural community organisations from across Northern Ireland and the border region who met Irish President Catherine Connolly in Rural Community Network's office in Cookstown.Jane Gribben (Volunteer Now), Aidan Campbell (Centre for Cross Border Cooperation), Karin Arbuckle (Northern Ireland Community Energy), Jimmy Hamill and Helen Hamill (Save Our Acute Services) and President Catherine Connolly.Informal photograph of Jane Gribben (Volunteer Now) and Aidan Campbell (Centre for Cross Border Cooperation).Brian McEnery, Kate Clifford, Catherine Connolly, John Waddell and Noelle Hall outside the Rural Community Network office.
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Centre for Cross Border Cooperation @crossborder.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Passports needed for ferry passengers travelling between UK and Ireland... bbc.co.uk/news/article... Irish Ferries... irishferries.freshdesk.com/en/support/s... Stena Line... www.stenaline.co.uk/customer-ser...
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Passports needed for ferry passengers travelling between UK and Ireland
Previously, passengers were able to use other forms of ID, such as driving licences and national identity cards.
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Centre for Cross Border Cooperation @crossborder.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Register at docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... for our cross-border networking event on Thursday 8 October at 11am in Rural Community Network (Cookstown). It is open to representatives from community & voluntary organisations involved in cross-border projects, events & activities. #community #sector
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Centre for Cross Border Cooperation @crossborder.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
31st Beyond Borders debate - "Skills Portability Initiative: Easing labour mobility across borders" Exploring skills and qualifications recognition for cross-border workers. Organised by @ec.europa.eu's Border Focal Point Network. 📅 8 October 🕓 9am 💻 Online futurium.ec.europa.eu/en/border-fo...
Promotional flyer on the Beyond Borders Breakfast Debate.
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Centre for Cross Border Cooperation @crossborder.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Our cross-border networking event on Thursday 8 October at 11am in Rural Community Network (Cookstown) is open to representatives from community & voluntary organisations. To help with planning, please register at docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... or email projects@crossborder.ie #community #sector
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Centre for Cross Border Cooperation @crossborder.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
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.
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Centre for Cross Border Cooperation @crossborder.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
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
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Centre for Cross Border Cooperation @crossborder.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
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!
Collage of nine photographs featuring speakers at the conference - some contributions were video recordings.
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Centre for Cross Border Cooperation @crossborder.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
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/...
Collage of sponsors' logos and photographs.
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Centre for Cross Border Cooperation @crossborder.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
"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
Dark green text in a white speech bubble on a dark blue background, with the CCBC logo, that reads - Congratulations on another excellent event. One of the highlights of the year.
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Centre for Cross Border Cooperation @crossborder.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
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
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Why Anthony is like a Ferrero Rocher
Every week we cast the spotlight on a local business figure
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Centre for Cross Border Cooperation @crossborder.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
"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
Dark blue text in a white speech bubble on a dark green background, with the CCBC logo, that reads - Full of like-minded people collaborating with shared purpose, improving understanding and building on our strengths.
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Royal Irish Academy @ria.ie · 12/09/2026
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: www.ria.ie/events/panel-discussion-…
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Centre for Cross Border Cooperation @crossborder.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
"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
Dark green text in a white speech bubble on a dark blue background with the CCBC logo that reads - The conference is important in developing good policy and building strong relationships on our shared island.
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Centre for Cross Border Cooperation @crossborder.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
"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
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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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Centre for Cross Border Cooperation @crossborder.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
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...
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Centre for Cross Border Cooperation @crossborder.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
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
Image of Dr Linda McElduff, Caroline Creamer and Dr Gavan Rafferty at the launch of the report.
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Centre for Cross Border Cooperation @crossborder.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
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...
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Centre for Cross Border Cooperation @crossborder.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
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...
Collage of nine images from the 2025 annual conference featuring speakers, delegates and sponsors. We're really looking forward to the 2026 debate and discussion.
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Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB) @seupb.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
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.
Speakers at the PEACEPLUS Allies for Change event in Belfast.Speakers at the PEACEPLUS Allies for Change event in Belfast.Speakers at the PEACEPLUS Allies for Change event in Belfast.
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Centre for Cross Border Cooperation @crossborder.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
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
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Centre for Cross Border Cooperation @crossborder.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
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
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Centre for Cross Border Cooperation @crossborder.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
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
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Centre for Cross Border Cooperation @crossborder.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
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...
Image of Damian Duffy smiling at the camera.
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Centre for Cross Border Cooperation @crossborder.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
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.
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Centre for Cross Border Cooperation @crossborder.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
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...
Image of Prof John Doyle smiling at the camera.
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Centre for Cross Border Cooperation @crossborder.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
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
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Royal Irish Academy @ria.ie · 02/09/2026
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...
A diverse group of people standing together in a green field, smiling and enjoying the outdoors.
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Centre for Cross Border Cooperation @crossborder.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
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
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Guest Interview - Shane Kelly, BORMAC Cluster Manager
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Centre for Cross Border Cooperation @crossborder.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
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
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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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Centre for Cross Border Cooperation @crossborder.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
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
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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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Centre for Cross Border Cooperation @crossborder.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
"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...
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Centre for Cross Border Cooperation @crossborder.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
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
Pictured at the launch of the new Digital Future Programme are Councillor Mary O’Dowd (Lord Mayor, Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council), David Pilkington (CEO, Sentinus) and Dette Hughes (Programmes Manager, East Border Region).
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Centre for Cross Border Cooperation @crossborder.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
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...
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Centre for Cross Border Cooperation @crossborder.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
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...
Northern European Mobility Opportunity logo.
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Centre for Cross Border Cooperation @crossborder.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Donegal pupil Aisling Cannon completed her #LeavingCert in 2022, and graduated with an LLB from @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social in 2025. She co-founded the QUB Walkie Talkie Girlies, a student society that hosts weekly walks to help people feel safe. crossborder.ie/conferences/... #CCBCconf #law
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Centre for Cross Border Cooperation @crossborder.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
After #GCSEs & #ALevels, Aidan Garner studied #Politics, #Philosophy and #Economics at @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social, & completed an MSc in Public Policy at @ucl.ac.uk. He co-founded the West Belfast #Chess Club and works as a researcher at a cross-party think tank. crossborder.ie/conferences/...
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NORTH WEST TERTIARY EDUCATION CLUSTER - (NWTEC) @mynwtec.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Check out our advertorial in Donegal and Derry Daily, highlighting the NW DEPTH Autumn 2026 programmes at Atlantic Technological University and our partners at Donegal ETB, North West Regional College, and Ulster University. Read the full feature here: www.donegaldaily.com/news/future-...
Free Digital Skills courses North West Cross-Border Area
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Centre for Cross Border Cooperation @crossborder.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Thank you to the team at @thewheelireland.bsky.social in promoting our 'Getting Started with Cross Border Collaboration' course: www.wheel.ie/news/2026/07... 🗓️ Tuesday 1 September 🕗 11am 📌 Online #CrossBorderCollaboration #course #training #networking #personaldevelopment #noticeboard #teamwork
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The Wheel @thewheelireland.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
📣New blog: Involve on delivering the first cross-border citizens’ jury on the island of Ireland. What does it take to collaborate across jurisdictions in our sector? And what can we learn from it? Read more:
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Cross-Border Collaboration in Practice: A Case Study of Deliberative Democracy | The Wheel
Blog Cross-Border Collaboration in Practice: A Case Study of Deliberative Democracy Posted on 23 Jun 2026 by Áine O'Connor Share Share this page on Facebook (opens new window). Share this page on Twitter (opens new window). Share this page on LinkedIn (opens new window). Share this page by email. A...
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Centre for Cross Border Cooperation @crossborder.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
2020: Beth Dunbar completed her #ALevels & began a 3-year politics and sociology degree at @universityofleeds.bsky.social. 2024: Beth completed an MSc in public policy and management at @glasgow.ac.uk. 2026: Beth works at the MOJ and will speak at our conference. crossborder.ie/conferences/...
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Centre for Cross Border Cooperation @crossborder.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Cross-border "Sounds of the West Concert Band" - featuring Fermanagh Concert Band, Ballyshannon Brass & Reed Band and Sligo Concert Band. The opening concert includes music by The Beatles, Queen and Shostakovich's Waltz No. 2. Supported by the Shared Island Civic Society Fund. ardhowen.com
Promotional poster on the "Sounds of the West Concert Band" concert on 29 August.
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Centre for Cross Border Cooperation @crossborder.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Annual conference: talent has never been more topical! Great discussion on • accessing the initial provision of skills from educational institutions • attracting and nurturing talent • retaining talent once it has been created 📅 17 September ⏰ 9.15am 📍 Dundalk www.eventbrite.com/e/centre-for...
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Supporting Communities @suppcommunities.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
The ONSIDE Evolution Project is set to launch next month, and we are so excited that we thought we’d introduce our training team in advance! Meet the trainers who will be delivering digital skills to thousands of participants. 👉Read more: supportingcommunities.org/latest-news/...
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Centre for Cross Border Cooperation @crossborder.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
2020: Molly Clifford completed her A-Levels and began a 5-year medicine degree at @ucc.ie. 2025: Molly and her daddy, Andrew, travelled through 8 countries on the BBC series "Race Across the World". 2026: Molly is a doctor in Dublin and will speak at our conference. crossborder.ie/conferences/...
Photograph of Molly Clifford and her daddy, Andrew, smiling at the camera. They teamed up for "Race Across the World" and finished as runners-up in the 2026 series.
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National Library of Ireland @nlireland.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Tales of Rural Ulster 🌱 A talk by Liam Corry, Curator of Emigration at National Museums NI. Join us at the Seamus Heaney: Listen Now Again Exhibition this Heritage Week as we share the poems and stories of 1940s, rural Ulster. 📅 Saturday, 15 August at 2pm: ow.ly/WwuY50ZuBHH
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“My father worked with a horse-plough”: Tales of Rural Ulster
A talk with Liam Corry, Curator of Emigration at National Museums NI
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BSBI Ireland @bsbiireland.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Interested in wild plant monitoring in Northern Ireland? Join BSBI and the #BotanicalSkillsNI project for outdoor #NPMS training sessions. *TOMORROW* Derrymore House, Armagh: bsbi.org/take-part/ev... 27 Aug: Cookstown, Tyrone: bsbi.org/take-part/ev... @npms.bsky.social
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Botanical Skills NI: Recording plants on NPMS plots – Loughry College, Cookstown, Thu 27 Aug 2026 - Join the Botanical Skills Northern Ireland Project for an immersive, practical workshop covering eve...
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Centre for Cross Border Cooperation @crossborder.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
“Creating, strengthening and retaining talent on the island of Ireland” Claire McGee was appointed as the inaugural Chief Executive Officer of the Technological Universities Association (TUA) in April 2026. 📅 Thursday 17 September ⏰ 9.15am 📍 Dundalk www.eventbrite.com/e/centre-for... #ccbcconf
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Centre for Cross Border Cooperation @crossborder.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Do you want to • identify a partner organisation for a cross-border project? • learn how to plan sessions in a cross-border project? • identify issues to be addressed through your project? • find out how to create and evidence the inputs and outputs of your project? crossborder.ie/what-we-do/p...
A presentation slide from the course - Understanding the need to be addressed by your cross-border project.
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Centre for Cross Border Cooperation @crossborder.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Looking for inspiration for your next day out or summer adventure? Mourne Gullion Strangford UNESCO Global Geopark is one of 62 UNESCO-designated places across the UK - the list includes World Heritage Sites, Creative Cities & Biosphere Reserves. mournegullionstrangfordgeopark.com/news/summer-...
The UNESCO UK sites.
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