Centre for Cross Border Cooperation
@crossborder.bsky.social
Research, information & support for collaboration across borders on the island of Ireland, Europe & beyond. Our S2@25 project is supported by #PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body. #crossborder #projects #research crossborder.ie
Insurance survey
Please respond if
* You have members of staff undertaking work or attending events in the other jurisdiction
* Your business or organisation provides services or goods on a cross-border basis
* You hold events in the other jurisdiction.
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#survey
Please respond if
* You have members of staff undertaking work or attending events in the other jurisdiction
* Your business or organisation provides services or goods on a cross-border basis
* You hold events in the other jurisdiction.
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#survey
November 10, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Insurance survey
Please respond if
* You have members of staff undertaking work or attending events in the other jurisdiction
* Your business or organisation provides services or goods on a cross-border basis
* You hold events in the other jurisdiction.
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#survey
Please respond if
* You have members of staff undertaking work or attending events in the other jurisdiction
* Your business or organisation provides services or goods on a cross-border basis
* You hold events in the other jurisdiction.
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#survey
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Join us for Adult Education Beyond Borders: Panel with Partners from Across Europe during Summit 2025.
Our European partners will share insights into adult education trends from across the continent.
Don't miss it! Tickets are still available: shorturl.at/EOLwU
#NEAAL #AdultEducationSummit2025
Our European partners will share insights into adult education trends from across the continent.
Don't miss it! Tickets are still available: shorturl.at/EOLwU
#NEAAL #AdultEducationSummit2025
November 6, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Join us for Adult Education Beyond Borders: Panel with Partners from Across Europe during Summit 2025.
Our European partners will share insights into adult education trends from across the continent.
Don't miss it! Tickets are still available: shorturl.at/EOLwU
#NEAAL #AdultEducationSummit2025
Our European partners will share insights into adult education trends from across the continent.
Don't miss it! Tickets are still available: shorturl.at/EOLwU
#NEAAL #AdultEducationSummit2025
📖Study USA
Spend the 2026-27 academic year at a US college or university.
60 scholarship packages worth £50,000 available.
Application closing dates
* Sunday 9 November (higher education applications)
* Sunday 4 January (further education applications)
nireland.britishcouncil.org/opportunitie...
Spend the 2026-27 academic year at a US college or university.
60 scholarship packages worth £50,000 available.
Application closing dates
* Sunday 9 November (higher education applications)
* Sunday 4 January (further education applications)
nireland.britishcouncil.org/opportunitie...
November 6, 2025 at 3:50 PM
📖Study USA
Spend the 2026-27 academic year at a US college or university.
60 scholarship packages worth £50,000 available.
Application closing dates
* Sunday 9 November (higher education applications)
* Sunday 4 January (further education applications)
nireland.britishcouncil.org/opportunitie...
Spend the 2026-27 academic year at a US college or university.
60 scholarship packages worth £50,000 available.
Application closing dates
* Sunday 9 November (higher education applications)
* Sunday 4 January (further education applications)
nireland.britishcouncil.org/opportunitie...
📢 Connect Fund
The Connect Fund's maximum funding to strengthen civic East-West collaboration has been reduced to £9,999 for the remainder of Round 1 (until 31 March 2026).
Full details: www.find-government-grants.service.gov.uk/grants/conne...
Successful applications: www.gov.uk/government/p...
The Connect Fund's maximum funding to strengthen civic East-West collaboration has been reduced to £9,999 for the remainder of Round 1 (until 31 March 2026).
Full details: www.find-government-grants.service.gov.uk/grants/conne...
Successful applications: www.gov.uk/government/p...
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November 6, 2025 at 11:58 AM
📢 Connect Fund
The Connect Fund's maximum funding to strengthen civic East-West collaboration has been reduced to £9,999 for the remainder of Round 1 (until 31 March 2026).
Full details: www.find-government-grants.service.gov.uk/grants/conne...
Successful applications: www.gov.uk/government/p...
The Connect Fund's maximum funding to strengthen civic East-West collaboration has been reduced to £9,999 for the remainder of Round 1 (until 31 March 2026).
Full details: www.find-government-grants.service.gov.uk/grants/conne...
Successful applications: www.gov.uk/government/p...
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A shopping centre in Co Down is about to launch its Christmas advertising campaign — and it’s aimed squarely at Republic of Ireland shoppers, trying to lure them over the border to take advantage of UK prices.
Co Down shopping centre plans to lure shoppers from south: ‘They’re more beneficial customers’
A shopping centre in Co Down is about to launch its Christmas advertising campaign — and it’s aimed squarely at Republic of Ireland shoppers, trying to lure them over the border to take advantage of U...
www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk
November 2, 2025 at 8:32 AM
A shopping centre in Co Down is about to launch its Christmas advertising campaign — and it’s aimed squarely at Republic of Ireland shoppers, trying to lure them over the border to take advantage of UK prices.
Getting started with Rushes, with Lynda Weekes
Identifying rushes, grasses, and sedges
The @bsbibotany.bsky.social's Botanical Skills Webinar takes place on Tuesday 11 November from 7pm. @daera-ni.gov.uk has provided funding for the series of free talks.
www.tickettailor.com/events/botan...
Identifying rushes, grasses, and sedges
The @bsbibotany.bsky.social's Botanical Skills Webinar takes place on Tuesday 11 November from 7pm. @daera-ni.gov.uk has provided funding for the series of free talks.
www.tickettailor.com/events/botan...
November 6, 2025 at 8:37 AM
Getting started with Rushes, with Lynda Weekes
Identifying rushes, grasses, and sedges
The @bsbibotany.bsky.social's Botanical Skills Webinar takes place on Tuesday 11 November from 7pm. @daera-ni.gov.uk has provided funding for the series of free talks.
www.tickettailor.com/events/botan...
Identifying rushes, grasses, and sedges
The @bsbibotany.bsky.social's Botanical Skills Webinar takes place on Tuesday 11 November from 7pm. @daera-ni.gov.uk has provided funding for the series of free talks.
www.tickettailor.com/events/botan...
Is your community organisation based along the ROI/NI border, & does it serve communities on both sides?
Would you be interested in sharing your experiences with other organisations?
If you are interested in a networking event to share the challenges and opportunities, email anthony@crossborder.ie
Would you be interested in sharing your experiences with other organisations?
If you are interested in a networking event to share the challenges and opportunities, email anthony@crossborder.ie
November 5, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Is your community organisation based along the ROI/NI border, & does it serve communities on both sides?
Would you be interested in sharing your experiences with other organisations?
If you are interested in a networking event to share the challenges and opportunities, email anthony@crossborder.ie
Would you be interested in sharing your experiences with other organisations?
If you are interested in a networking event to share the challenges and opportunities, email anthony@crossborder.ie
"The power of travel"
The new #DiscoverEU round is open and celebrating 40 years of the Schengen area
🎫 40,000 rail passes available for anyone aged 18 & over
🗓️ Successful applicants can travel for up to 30 days, 1 March 2026-31 May 2027
⏰ Apply by 13 November
youth.europa.eu/discovereu_en
The new #DiscoverEU round is open and celebrating 40 years of the Schengen area
🎫 40,000 rail passes available for anyone aged 18 & over
🗓️ Successful applicants can travel for up to 30 days, 1 March 2026-31 May 2027
⏰ Apply by 13 November
youth.europa.eu/discovereu_en
DiscoverEU - call for applications | European Youth Portal
In 2025, we celebrate 40 years of the Schengen Agreement - the foundation of today's border-free travel.
youth.europa.eu
November 5, 2025 at 11:05 AM
"The power of travel"
The new #DiscoverEU round is open and celebrating 40 years of the Schengen area
🎫 40,000 rail passes available for anyone aged 18 & over
🗓️ Successful applicants can travel for up to 30 days, 1 March 2026-31 May 2027
⏰ Apply by 13 November
youth.europa.eu/discovereu_en
The new #DiscoverEU round is open and celebrating 40 years of the Schengen area
🎫 40,000 rail passes available for anyone aged 18 & over
🗓️ Successful applicants can travel for up to 30 days, 1 March 2026-31 May 2027
⏰ Apply by 13 November
youth.europa.eu/discovereu_en
Survey on cross-border insurance
If your organisation is based in Northern Ireland or Ireland and undertakes activities in the other jurisdiction, the Centre would be grateful if you could respond to our survey on cross-border insurance.
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#events #work #services #goods
If your organisation is based in Northern Ireland or Ireland and undertakes activities in the other jurisdiction, the Centre would be grateful if you could respond to our survey on cross-border insurance.
forms.gle/6PtqnCXiiRf3...
#events #work #services #goods
November 3, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Survey on cross-border insurance
If your organisation is based in Northern Ireland or Ireland and undertakes activities in the other jurisdiction, the Centre would be grateful if you could respond to our survey on cross-border insurance.
forms.gle/6PtqnCXiiRf3...
#events #work #services #goods
If your organisation is based in Northern Ireland or Ireland and undertakes activities in the other jurisdiction, the Centre would be grateful if you could respond to our survey on cross-border insurance.
forms.gle/6PtqnCXiiRf3...
#events #work #services #goods
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‘It’s fantastic’: How changes to Enterprise service have transformed Dublin-Belfast rail travel
‘It’s fantastic’: How changes to Enterprise service have transformed Dublin-Belfast rail travel
Passenger numbers on the Enterprise service are up by 40% in a year
www.irishtimes.com
October 31, 2025 at 10:46 AM
‘It’s fantastic’: How changes to Enterprise service have transformed Dublin-Belfast rail travel
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Halloween in Ireland in 1832.
“Snap Apple Night, or All Hallow Eve”, by Daniel McAlise
In October 1832 Daniel Maclise attended a Halloween party in Blarney, Ireland and in 1833, exhibited painting at London’s Royal Academy of Arts, showing dancing, bobbing for apples, and other traditional games
“Snap Apple Night, or All Hallow Eve”, by Daniel McAlise
In October 1832 Daniel Maclise attended a Halloween party in Blarney, Ireland and in 1833, exhibited painting at London’s Royal Academy of Arts, showing dancing, bobbing for apples, and other traditional games
October 31, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Halloween in Ireland in 1832.
“Snap Apple Night, or All Hallow Eve”, by Daniel McAlise
In October 1832 Daniel Maclise attended a Halloween party in Blarney, Ireland and in 1833, exhibited painting at London’s Royal Academy of Arts, showing dancing, bobbing for apples, and other traditional games
“Snap Apple Night, or All Hallow Eve”, by Daniel McAlise
In October 1832 Daniel Maclise attended a Halloween party in Blarney, Ireland and in 1833, exhibited painting at London’s Royal Academy of Arts, showing dancing, bobbing for apples, and other traditional games
👀 Lots of treats... and no tricks!
Catch up on this month's highlights from the Centre for Cross Border Cooperation - and other cross-border news - in our latest Border-Zine.
How many acronyms can you find in the newsletter?
crossborder.ie/border-zine/
@intertradeireland.bsky.social
Catch up on this month's highlights from the Centre for Cross Border Cooperation - and other cross-border news - in our latest Border-Zine.
How many acronyms can you find in the newsletter?
crossborder.ie/border-zine/
@intertradeireland.bsky.social
October 31, 2025 at 7:50 PM
👀 Lots of treats... and no tricks!
Catch up on this month's highlights from the Centre for Cross Border Cooperation - and other cross-border news - in our latest Border-Zine.
How many acronyms can you find in the newsletter?
crossborder.ie/border-zine/
@intertradeireland.bsky.social
Catch up on this month's highlights from the Centre for Cross Border Cooperation - and other cross-border news - in our latest Border-Zine.
How many acronyms can you find in the newsletter?
crossborder.ie/border-zine/
@intertradeireland.bsky.social
S2@25: "In any given year now, 2 million people access our online dictionaries and a quarter of a million of those are in the United States… it’s a major asset to the whole realm of education North & South and abroad as well" - @forasnagaeilge.bsky.social staff member
crossborder.ie/newsite/wp-c...
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October 30, 2025 at 10:00 AM
S2@25: "In any given year now, 2 million people access our online dictionaries and a quarter of a million of those are in the United States… it’s a major asset to the whole realm of education North & South and abroad as well" - @forasnagaeilge.bsky.social staff member
crossborder.ie/newsite/wp-c...
crossborder.ie/newsite/wp-c...
An Etymological Flora of Britain and Ireland, with Mark Duffell
The first Botanical Skills Webinar of the Winter 25/26 series, organised by the @bsbibotany.bsky.social - with funding from
@daera-ni.gov.uk - is on Tuesday 4 November at 7pm.
www.tickettailor.com/events/botan...
The first Botanical Skills Webinar of the Winter 25/26 series, organised by the @bsbibotany.bsky.social - with funding from
@daera-ni.gov.uk - is on Tuesday 4 November at 7pm.
www.tickettailor.com/events/botan...
October 29, 2025 at 9:53 AM
An Etymological Flora of Britain and Ireland, with Mark Duffell
The first Botanical Skills Webinar of the Winter 25/26 series, organised by the @bsbibotany.bsky.social - with funding from
@daera-ni.gov.uk - is on Tuesday 4 November at 7pm.
www.tickettailor.com/events/botan...
The first Botanical Skills Webinar of the Winter 25/26 series, organised by the @bsbibotany.bsky.social - with funding from
@daera-ni.gov.uk - is on Tuesday 4 November at 7pm.
www.tickettailor.com/events/botan...
𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫 𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐞 – 𝐒𝐄𝐔𝐏𝐁, 𝐏𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐬𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐲 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐟𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐬
The @seupb.bsky.social is pausing all calls for applications to the Change Maker Funding Programme to allow for improvements and simplification following stakeholder feedback. Further updates will be shared soon.
The @seupb.bsky.social is pausing all calls for applications to the Change Maker Funding Programme to allow for improvements and simplification following stakeholder feedback. Further updates will be shared soon.
October 29, 2025 at 9:31 AM
𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫 𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐞 – 𝐒𝐄𝐔𝐏𝐁, 𝐏𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐬𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐲 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐟𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐬
The @seupb.bsky.social is pausing all calls for applications to the Change Maker Funding Programme to allow for improvements and simplification following stakeholder feedback. Further updates will be shared soon.
The @seupb.bsky.social is pausing all calls for applications to the Change Maker Funding Programme to allow for improvements and simplification following stakeholder feedback. Further updates will be shared soon.
@mynwtec.bsky.social's conference in Letterkenny showcased national and international expertise on the opportunities and challenges associated with digital transformation. Annmarie O'Kane, from the CCBC, spoke on the need for cross-border mobility of skills and workers.
mynwtec.com/nw-digital-f...
mynwtec.com/nw-digital-f...
October 28, 2025 at 4:57 PM
@mynwtec.bsky.social's conference in Letterkenny showcased national and international expertise on the opportunities and challenges associated with digital transformation. Annmarie O'Kane, from the CCBC, spoke on the need for cross-border mobility of skills and workers.
mynwtec.com/nw-digital-f...
mynwtec.com/nw-digital-f...
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We are delighted that 'Women of the Borderlands: Gender, Conflict and Cross-Border Mobilities Along the UK/Irish Border' has been published in the Repository by @iqda-mu.bsky.social.
➡️ Find out more: dri.ie/news/new-col...
@ucc.ie @ulsteruni.bsky.social @nirwn.bsky.social @wrda-team.bsky.social
➡️ Find out more: dri.ie/news/new-col...
@ucc.ie @ulsteruni.bsky.social @nirwn.bsky.social @wrda-team.bsky.social
October 24, 2025 at 10:36 AM
We are delighted that 'Women of the Borderlands: Gender, Conflict and Cross-Border Mobilities Along the UK/Irish Border' has been published in the Repository by @iqda-mu.bsky.social.
➡️ Find out more: dri.ie/news/new-col...
@ucc.ie @ulsteruni.bsky.social @nirwn.bsky.social @wrda-team.bsky.social
➡️ Find out more: dri.ie/news/new-col...
@ucc.ie @ulsteruni.bsky.social @nirwn.bsky.social @wrda-team.bsky.social
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October 24, 2025 at 1:45 PM
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Call for Papers – IHSA 2026 Conference at Maynooth University
The Irish History Students’ Association, with the support of the Department of History at Maynooth University, is delighted to announce the 77th Annual IHSA Conference, taking place on Saturday, 28 February 2026.
The Irish History Students’ Association, with the support of the Department of History at Maynooth University, is delighted to announce the 77th Annual IHSA Conference, taking place on Saturday, 28 February 2026.
October 17, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Call for Papers – IHSA 2026 Conference at Maynooth University
The Irish History Students’ Association, with the support of the Department of History at Maynooth University, is delighted to announce the 77th Annual IHSA Conference, taking place on Saturday, 28 February 2026.
The Irish History Students’ Association, with the support of the Department of History at Maynooth University, is delighted to announce the 77th Annual IHSA Conference, taking place on Saturday, 28 February 2026.
Annmarie O'Kane, Manager of the Border People project, is speaking at today's Shaping Our Digital Futures conference in Letterkenny today...
Delighted to share the schedule for the NW: 2025 Shaping our Digital Futures Conference taking place next Thursday 23 October.
Limited tickets available on Eventbrite at the following link using the code NWDIGITAL
Eventbrite link:https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/1684744820109?aff=oddtdtcreator
Limited tickets available on Eventbrite at the following link using the code NWDIGITAL
Eventbrite link:https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/1684744820109?aff=oddtdtcreator
October 23, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Annmarie O'Kane, Manager of the Border People project, is speaking at today's Shaping Our Digital Futures conference in Letterkenny today...
Aidan Campbell, the CCBC's Research Programme Development Manager, attended the Transfrontier Euro-Institut Network (TEIN) annual assembly and conference in Girona Catalunya this week. TEIN members met with representatives of Generalitat de Catalunya & Diputació de Girona.
transfrontier.eu
transfrontier.eu
October 22, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Aidan Campbell, the CCBC's Research Programme Development Manager, attended the Transfrontier Euro-Institut Network (TEIN) annual assembly and conference in Girona Catalunya this week. TEIN members met with representatives of Generalitat de Catalunya & Diputació de Girona.
transfrontier.eu
transfrontier.eu
#EURegionsWeek
Aodhán Connolly (NI Executive Office): Cross-border cooperation in Northern Ireland is a success story, but a fragile one. It works because people on both sides choose to make it work again & again.
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Aodhán Connolly (NI Executive Office): Cross-border cooperation in Northern Ireland is a success story, but a fragile one. It works because people on both sides choose to make it work again & again.
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October 21, 2025 at 4:35 PM
#EURegionsWeek
Aodhán Connolly (NI Executive Office): Cross-border cooperation in Northern Ireland is a success story, but a fragile one. It works because people on both sides choose to make it work again & again.
🎥
webstreaming.cor.europa.eu/en/cor/eureg...
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web.cor.europa.eu/ea/News/Page...
Aodhán Connolly (NI Executive Office): Cross-border cooperation in Northern Ireland is a success story, but a fragile one. It works because people on both sides choose to make it work again & again.
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Windsor Framework report 'lays bare a baffling maze' that businesses face
Windsor Framework report 'lays bare a baffling maze' that businesses face says Northern Irish economist
An economics expert has said a report into the rules firms face under the Windsor Framework has revealed “a maze of complexity which baffles businesses”.
www.newsletter.co.uk
October 17, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Windsor Framework report 'lays bare a baffling maze' that businesses face
Day 2 at the SCoTENS annual conference - keynote from Dr Thomas Walsh (@maynoothuniversity.ie). Panel session discussion with Dr Derek Grant, Patrick Hickey, Dr Ciara O’Donnell, Dr Geraldine Parks, Prof Barbara Skinner & Sammy Taggart. Plus Doctoral student Clare Hogan won the Harry McMahon Award.
October 17, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Day 2 at the SCoTENS annual conference - keynote from Dr Thomas Walsh (@maynoothuniversity.ie). Panel session discussion with Dr Derek Grant, Patrick Hickey, Dr Ciara O’Donnell, Dr Geraldine Parks, Prof Barbara Skinner & Sammy Taggart. Plus Doctoral student Clare Hogan won the Harry McMahon Award.
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Book your ticket now for the Centre for Community Archaeology and UAS’s 9th annual Discovery! 2025 conference on 7th and 8th November at www.qub.ac.uk/sites/uas/Co...
October 14, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Book your ticket now for the Centre for Community Archaeology and UAS’s 9th annual Discovery! 2025 conference on 7th and 8th November at www.qub.ac.uk/sites/uas/Co...