Welcome to Northern Irish Connections

A global community of Northern Irish abroad and friends of Northern Ireland, connected by a shared pride in the region and a desire to help it prosper.

News

Mon 9 December

PwC to create more than 600 skilled jobs in Northern Ireland

The Department for the Economy has worked with PwC, Belfast Met and Ulster University to develop a £4.4 million pre-employment training project

Connections

Mon 9 December

Lurgan native Mairead Lavery supporting Canadian Exporters

Mairead is the first female president and CEO of Export Development Canada
Opportunity

Mon 9 December

Interview with Mark Hamill – CEO ARCET Global

Mark decided on Belfast as the base for ARCET Global's UK operation
News

Mon 9 December

Belfast retains ‘Best for Events’ title for second year running

Belfast has been named the Best Events Destination for the second consecutive year in the C&IT Awards
Connections

Mon 9 December

Belfast born Michael Barry founded a Film Festival in Canada

The Toronto Irish Film Festival supports to work of local Northern Irish film makers
Connections

Mon 9 December

Interview with Co Tyrone native Sarah Friar, CEO of Nextdoor

Sarah discusses how she got to where she is today, the epidemic of loneliness and how we can become community builders in a digital age
News

Mon 9 December

New Tourism Brand sets “giant” ambition for Northern Ireland

Embrace A Giant Spirit will communicate a high quality experience to visitors that is recognisable as distinctively Northern Irish