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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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@nihrc.bsky.socialOct 9, 2026, 11:28 AMReposted by @crossborder.bsky.social

This week, we launched the Frontier Workers Case Studies Resource. This resource aims to helps navigate the complex landscape of rights for frontier workers and their families after the UK’s exit from the EU and is comprised of six case studies based-

An image of five people standing in front of a building smiling. They are, left to right: Alyson Kilpatrick, Dr Ivanka Antova, Dr Sylvia de Mars, Annmarie O’Kane, Aisling Doran and Manus Reid. They are holding a copy of the Frontier workers case studies booklet.
@crossborder.bsky.socialOct 8, 2026, 5:03 PM

St Brigid's Arms: Dozens of women feature in a new exhibition at the University of Liverpool's Victoria Gallery & Museum. Their reflections on #identity through folklore, art, personal objects and family history shine a spotlight on women of #Irish #heritage.

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

#culture

@crossborder.bsky.socialOct 2, 2026, 2:17 PM

October is #HealthLiteracyMonth and Maeve Murray, Assistant Professor in Physical Education at @dublincityuni.bsky.social has written on the issue for our research platform.

She explores cross-border health literacy, lessons from a decade of research, & the future.

crossborder.ie/guest-contri...

@nihrc.bsky.socialSep 25, 2026, 2:48 PMReposted by @crossborder.bsky.social

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.
@crossborder.bsky.socialOct 1, 2026, 11:09 AM

‘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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@crossborder.bsky.socialSep 30, 2026, 9:23 AM

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.
@crossborder.bsky.socialSep 28, 2026, 2:50 PM

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...

@crossborder.bsky.socialSep 28, 2026, 2:08 PM

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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@crossborder.bsky.socialSep 28, 2026, 12:23 PM

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.
@crossborder.bsky.socialSep 27, 2026, 7:17 PM

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 [email protected]

#community #sector

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@crossborder.bsky.socialSep 24, 2026, 5:17 PM

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.

@crossborder.bsky.socialSep 23, 2026, 9:52 AM

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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@crossborder.bsky.socialSep 22, 2026, 3:46 PM

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!

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@crossborder.bsky.socialSep 21, 2026, 1:38 PM

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/...

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@crossborder.bsky.socialSep 14, 2026, 1:52 PM

"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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@crossborder.bsky.socialSep 14, 2026, 1:47 PM

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

@crossborder.bsky.socialSep 14, 2026, 11:42 AM

"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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@ria.ieSep 12, 2026, 8:29 AMReposted by @crossborder.bsky.social

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/

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@crossborder.bsky.socialSep 14, 2026, 9:33 AM

"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.
@crossborder.bsky.socialSep 11, 2026, 6:00 PM

"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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