As we approach the annual celebration of all things Irish, NI Connections looks at how the world fell in love with St Patrick’s Day.  

We profile Michelle Sherrard, who heads up the global IT company CGI’ s new office in Northern Ireland

International Women’s Day: A celebration of Northern Ireland’s women, past and present

Peter Quinn is a multi-disciplined creative who’s recently stumbled on success making weird VFX videos for celebrities around Los Angeles like Will Smith, Snoop Dogg, Weezer and Michael Bublé.

Seán Napier is a football coach and entrepreneur who works as the MLS Next Academy Director for the Boston Bolts.

January is a time when the majority of people are glad the festivities are over but for over 2 billion people, the celebrations are just beginning!

Hannah and Shane are the artistic duo behind Spontaneous Deuce: a big breaded baking sensation that has been taking the NI Artisan markets by storm.

Jane Shaw lives at and manages Elmfield Estate: a family-run wellness centre, retreat facility, educational institute and home of a monthly artisan market.

On why they love working and living in Northern Ireland

Oliver Jeffers’ scale model of the solar system tours Derry, Belfast and the North Down coast.