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 24 February

Belfast Harbour film studies set for major expansion

Belfast Harbour is planning a huge expansion of its film studios in a £45m investment

Opportunity

Fri 7 February

What's it like to study in Northern Ireland?

International students share their experiences of living and studying in Northern Ireland
News

Wed 19 February

Microsoft to open Cyber Security Centre in Belfast

Microsoft has chosen Northern Ireland as the location for a new Cyber Security Centre which will see the creation of up to 85 new jobs in Belfast.
Connections

Tue 25 February

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

Wed 26 February

Lurgan native Mairead Lavery supporting Canadian Exporters

We spoke to Mairead about her role as president and CEO of Export Development Canada
News

Wed 15 January

Northern Ireland Screen looks back at an action packed 2019

2019 proved to be another great year for the screen industries in Northern Ireland
Opportunity

Fri 7 February

Interview with Mark Hamill – CEO ARCET Global

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