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Personal account so not much to see. For more interesting stuff check work accounts @borderpeople & @ccbscrossborder #Ambit22

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Joined December 2009
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"10 years on from the Brexit referendum: The future of Ireland in Europe" Watch our inaugural Annual Lecture with Mairead McGuinness, EU Special Envoy, at youtu.be/Ql9zyl23vrA. Hosted by the @dfatirl, the lecture also marked the 10th anniversary of @DCU's Brexit Institute.
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Annmarie O'Kane retweeted
Today @WRC_NI launches research on the barriers women face getting into work, the supports that would help them access work & the importance of community education in helping overcome some of the barriers #womenskillsworkNI Research📑: bit.ly/4gCeukz Key findings 🧵⬇️
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Delighted to have been part of the team behind this study. A huge THANK YOU to all the businesses and workers who shared their experiences with us, your contribution lift the stats from the pages and help us grasp the realities of #crossborder living and working. #cooperation
NEW study on the all-island labour market aims to inform & contribute to public discussion on challenges & opportunities for workers, businesses & wider economy, while aligning with #GFA objectives of cooperation, connection, and mutual understanding. tinyurl.com/yhtvuysy
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This #TalkMoneyWeek let’s encourage people to start talking more about money and what really matters in their life, help and support is always available. #TalkMoney
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Let's work together! We're inviting civic society organisations and local authorities in NI and ROI to take part in our survey. It will take 5 minutes... and you could boil the kettle at the same time. crossborder.ie/news/get-invo… #cooperation #survey
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🟠⚪️ ‘Bring Sam Home’ 🟠⚪️ Our P6 & 7 pupils recorded a special song to wish Mr Forker & the Armagh team the best of luck in the All Ireland Final. ‘Bring Sam Home’, full version is available on our website. Come on Armagh 🟠⚪️ #Bringsamhome @Armagh_GAA
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Join @antsoares67 from @CCBSCrossBorder, @a_okane from @BorderPeople, Sarah Daly from @CreativeSparkie and @TeeFarr from @LWLLongford on Thursday 23 May from 2-3.30pm to hear about the experience of cross-border working in NI and ROI. Register for FREE ▶ eventbrite.ie/e/the-experien…
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You're invited to a webinar on Thursday 23 May at 2pm: the experience of cross-border working in NI and ROI. Hear from the Community, Voluntary and Social Enterprise sector - @TeeFarr, Sarah Daly/ @CreativeSparkie, @a_okane and @antsoares67. Register here: eventbrite.ie/e/the-experien…
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Annmarie O'Kane retweeted
The 2024 @Armagh_GAA minors are supporting @WomensAidAD today in @Buttercrane Newry.
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📢Sign up for this conference organised by the North West Tertiary Education Cluster in collaboration with @CCBSCrossBorder as part of the Centre's 25th anniversary events. Taking place on 29 May!
Save the date & get ready to connect with like-minded individuals and gain valuable insights into the future of the North West. We're working with the North West Tertiary Education Cluster on its conference on Wednesday 29 May 2024 in @UlsterUni. @ATUDonegal_ @mynwrc @DonegalETB
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Following the Opposition Day debate on removing the two-child limit, read our statement asking for urgent action from the NI Executive. We simply cannot afford not to invest in children who will be responsible for the society and economy of the future. lawcentreni.org/news/cliff-e…
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Just two days to go until our survey on the Conditions for North-South and East-West Cooperation closes. If you are involved in any community association - women's group, men's shed, youth forum or heritage project - please consider getting involved. ▶ crossborder.ie/.../13th-quar…
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Annmarie O'Kane retweeted
Ableist assumptions can become reality by creating barriers for disabled people. It's time to change perspective 👓 📹 "Assume I can. So maybe I will." xitter.gq/annalandre/status/1768…
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Join us today for a live stream of our Women in Northern Ireland conference with @ReclaimAgenda and @WRDA_team from the Europa Hotel, Belfast. Morning session: join via the link below from 09:45 am - 12:15 pm 👇 youtube.com/watch?v=Z3LIbtZ2… Afternoon session: join via the link below from 1:00 pm – approx. 3:30 pm 👇 youtube.com/watch?v=Ob-_uBx7… Throughout the day, you will hear from a range of speakers and women in their own words about their experiences in Northern Ireland over the past 25 years and what more needs to be done to advance equality for women here. This event marks International Women’s Day and is the first in a series of events celebrating 25 years of the Equality Commission. Follow our event using the hashtag #WomenInNI
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We wish all MLAs every success as they return today, and we hope that they renew and abide by a commitment to strengthen relations within and across these islands.
Watch live coverage of today's sitting from 1.00pm - swiy.co/ls1 A live stream with #BSL and #ISL is also available - swiy.co/ls3
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📢The Centre has published a Briefing Note on the UK Government Command Paper, "Safeguarding the Union". crossborder.ie/briefing-note…
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📢 ⏰Just 4 days to go until our Big Youth Survey closes, but there’s still time to have your say! It only takes 5 minutes and is a great opportunity for you to help shape our focus on the issues that are important to you. Click now to take part swiy.co/BY-survey-X 🙌
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Annmarie O'Kane retweeted
A joint UK and Ireland investment of more than £60m is set to be announced to create two new science research centres to look at #climatechange. bbc.in/410Icc0
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Cross-border workers in Irl & NI I need you for 5 mins! Help us gather evidence of the realities of working cross-border. Is it straightforward, complex, would you do it again?? Our survey is short and anonymous. Reposts appreciated! forms.gle/vsdh7f1tBSm5e79b8 @CCBSCrossBorder
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As we head into the long winter months, the choice between eating and heating becomes a harsh reality for many, it’s really important people avail of free benefit check at their local advice service, every years millions goes unclaimed in benefits & grants #DontMissOut
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