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

Tue 8 October

Belfast Harbour Reveals Ambitious Growth Plans

10,000 jobs to be created with £254 million investment in regeneration

Connections

Thu 10 October

Lurgan native Mairead Lavery supporting Canadian Exporters

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

Wed 23 October

Interview with Mark Hamill – CEO ARCET Global

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

Wed 31 July

New dedicated cruise terminal opens in Belfast

Cruise Belfast has opened the first dedicated cruise terminal on the island of Ireland to cater for Belfast’s growing popularity as a cruise destination
Connections

Wed 21 August

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 16 September

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 10 June

Tourism in Northern Ireland remains on track to be a £1bn industry by 2020, the latest official figures suggest

Estimated spending in 2018 was £968m across five million overnight trips.