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Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission @nihrc.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Have you ever heard about Frontier Workers? In EU law, a frontier worker is a worker who lives in one country and works in another and returns home at least once a week.

Graphic promoting the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission’s Frontier Workers Case Studies Booklet. Text says the online resource helps frontier workers and their families navigate their rights following the UK’s exit from the EU. The event takes place online on Wednesday 7 October, from 10:30–12:30. The graphic features an illustrated map with two illustrated frontier workers and dotted arrows crossing the border. Logos for the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission and BorderPeople appear at the bottom.

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Centre for Cross Border Cooperation @crossborder.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

‘Sustaining the New Common Charter’ project: join us at next week’s cross-border networking event to discuss challenges & opportunities - funding applications, planning, recruitment, event & other issues. 🗓️ Thursday 8 Oct ⏰ 11am 📍 Rural Community Network, Cookstown docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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Centre for Cross Border Cooperation @crossborder.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

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

Image of attendees at a seminar, taken from the back of the function room.

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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

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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

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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-…

A black graduation cap with a black tassel rests on a solid, light blue background, casting a soft shadow beneath it.

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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

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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.

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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

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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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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...

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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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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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