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

Fri 13 September

Belfast Harbour Reveals Ambitious Growth Plans

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

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
Opportunity

Mon 29 April

Interview with Chris Gregg CEO & Co-Founder of Lightyear

Chris moved home to Northern Ireland to set up financial technology company Lightyear
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.
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
Opportunity

Mon 1 April

Corina Wilson a Kiwi in Northern Ireland

Corina Wilson met her someone special abroad and decided to put down roots away from home. Having lived all around the UK, Corina made Northern Ireland her home 3 years ago
News

Fri 10 May

City Deal and Economic Growth Funding Package confirmed for Derry and Strabane

£105M funding has been announced to boost the economy in the North West