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Centre for Cross Border Cooperation

@CCBSCrossBorder

The Centre promotes research, information and support across borders on the island of Ireland, Europe, and beyond. #crossborder #research #projects #networking

 Armagh & Dublin
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Joined January 2014
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Irish Association@IrishAssocOct 29
What’s needed to unlock the potential of our young & prepare them for the careers of tomorrow? 📅 - 17th November, Dublin Speaker - @seamusmcguinnes with panels chaired by @angela_mcgowan & @JohnMDArcy 🎟️ [email protected]
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Sinéad McLaughlin MLA@SineadMcL4FoyleNov 4
Powerful and thoughtful presentations today on my Regional Balance Bill. Thanks to @CFNIreland @GlenshaneComDev @RuralCommNet @CCBSCrossBorder @DJordan_Econ
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Derry community leader Gerard Deane warns Regional Balance Bill may be our ‘one shot’ to tackle geographical inequality. "If we don't do this right now there will be decades’ more regional imbalance in this place and that is something we can't afford." trib.al/DPfNFnb
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📹@dptfinance Minister John O'Dowd said cross-border workers who work remotely face outdated & complex tax rules that are creating unnecessary barriers for them, employers & the all-island economy - and he will continue to press for an effective solution. youtube.com/watch?v=_HLXz0W_…
Plenary Session - Tuesday 3 November 2026

Plenary Session - Tuesday 3 November 2026

The Assembly to sit at 10.30am.On the agenda: 1. Prayers2...

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Development Trusts NI@devtrustsniNov 3
Excited to attend the launch of the NEW Common Charter by @CCBSCrossBorder Collaboration. DTNI is proud to advance collaboration North/South & East/West, in GB @ with locality @DtaScot @DtaWales & globally@IFS_org. #AssetsPeoplePlace #Collaboration #CommunityDevelopment
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📹Finance Minister @JohnODowdSF says cross-border workers who work remotely face outdated and complex tax rules that are creating unnecessary barriers for them, their employers and the all-island economy. Minister O’Dowd says he will continue to press both the Irish and British Governments to agree an effective solution.
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📢The PEACEPLUS-funded 'S2@25' project which measured the impact of the North-South Implementation Bodies established under Strand 2 of the Good Friday Agreement has concluded. It identified and shared examples of best practice of cross-border operations. seupb.eu/latest/news/s225-pr…
Photograph of Ian Crozier (Chief Executive, Ulster-Scots Agency), Gina McIntyre (Chief Executive, SEUPB), John O’Dowd, MLA (Minister of Finance), Anthony Soares (Director, Centre for Cross Border Cooperation) and JoAnne Kilmartin (Senior Development Officer, North South Engagement Centre, Atlantic Technological University) at the event.

ALT Photograph of Ian Crozier (Chief Executive, Ulster-Scots Agency), Gina McIntyre (Chief Executive, SEUPB), John O’Dowd, MLA (Minister of Finance), Anthony Soares (Director, Centre for Cross Border Cooperation) and JoAnne Kilmartin (Senior Development Officer, North South Engagement Centre, Atlantic Technological University) at the event.

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📢The ‘S2@25’ project which measured the impact of the North-South implementation bodies established under Strand 2 of the Belfast/Good Friday Agreement has concluded. It identified and shared examples of best practice of cross-border and all-island operations which will improve strategic cross-border cooperation and collaboration over the next 25 years, as well as developing a training programme aimed at officials and others involved in North-South cooperation and governance. Read more: seupb.eu/latest/news/s225-pr…
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Research: Rural Death Literacy Survey Shamira McKenna, a Researcher at QUB's School of Psychology, is recruiting 316 people from NI and 316 people from ROI to participate in an online survey exploring death literacy. Take part at run.pavlovia.org/pavlovia/su… #crossborder #Research
Shamira's promotional poster entitled "Do you live in a rural or remote community on the island of island? Help us understand rural death literacy".

ALT Shamira's promotional poster entitled "Do you live in a rural or remote community on the island of island? Help us understand rural death literacy".

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'Sustaining the New Common Charter': Join us on Tuesday 3 November in the Seanad Chamber, Leinster House, Dublin, as representatives of community and voluntary groups hear about projects, successes, overcoming challenges, the shared environment and art. crossborder.ie/events/regist…
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The @poetryireland Partnership Scheme welcomes applications for support towards poetry readings, workshops and activities taking place between 1 January and 30 June 2027. Apply by 5pm on Sunday 15 November - form.jotform.com/26284408941… @artscouncil_ie ~ @ArtsCouncilNI
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In advance of next month's UK-EU Summit, @antsoares67's Briefing Paper considers what the ongoing re-set of relations between the UK Government & the European Union might mean for cross-border cooperation on the island of Ireland & the Windsor Framework. crossborder.ie/reports/north…
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ALT Image of the Dublin-Belfast 'Enterprise' train, courtesy of Translink.

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"Businesses operating across Ireland and Northern Ireland should be able to invest in their people with confidence that those skills can travel with them. Ultimately, skills mobility is economic mobility." - Una McCabe, Ohk Energy irishtimes.com/business/2026… #crossborder #mobility
The Irish firms trading North and South: ‘Dublin has become metropolitan. Ulster people tend to be...

The Irish firms trading North and South: ‘Dublin has become metropolitan. Ulster people tend to be...

Defying ‘unnecessary’ barriers, services trade between the Republic and Northern Ireland has bloomed into a €4.2bn relationship

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Representatives of community & voluntary groups are invited to our celebratory cross-border event to hear about projects, successes, overcoming challenges, the shared environment & art. 🗓️ Tuesday 3 November 📍 Seanad Chamber, Leinster House, Dublin crossborder.ie/events/regist…
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S2@25 research "S2@25 has provided an important opportunity to capture that experience, identify best practice and consider how the Bodies can continue to contribute collectively to shared priorities and strengthen North-South cooperation" - John O'Dowd crossborder.ie/news/s225-pro…
Photograph of Ian Crozier (Chief Executive, Ulster-Scots Agency), Gina McIntyre (Chief Executive, SEUPB), John O’Dowd, MLA (Minister of Finance), Anthony Soares (Director, Centre for Cross Border Cooperation) and JoAnne Kilmartin (Senior Development Officer, North South Engagement Centre, Atlantic Technological University).

ALT Photograph of Ian Crozier (Chief Executive, Ulster-Scots Agency), Gina McIntyre (Chief Executive, SEUPB), John O’Dowd, MLA (Minister of Finance), Anthony Soares (Director, Centre for Cross Border Cooperation) and JoAnne Kilmartin (Senior Development Officer, North South Engagement Centre, Atlantic Technological University).

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Brenna O'Roarty, the Centre's NS ESTEEM Researcher, attended last week's NI Chamber "2026 Future Workforce Summit". Employers, educators, industry leaders and policymakers explored how 16-24 year olds will transform the world of work. #research #recruitment #retention #skills
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"Sustaining the New Common Charter: Examples, Issues and Opportunities" Representatives of community and voluntary groups can register at crossborder.ie/events/regist… 🗓️ Tuesday 3 November ⏰ 9.30am-12.30pm 📍 Seanad Chamber, Leinster House, Dublin #SharedIsland Civic Society Fund
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Brenna O'Roarty, @antsoares67 and @AidantCampbell are at the "NW 2026: Realising our #Digital #Potential" conference in The Guildhall, Derry, today. Hosted by North West Tertiary Education Cluster - Atlantic Technological University, @UlsterUni, @nwrc_college and Donegal ETB.
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PowerPoint presentation screen featuring the Centre's S2@25 project.

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A Course Called Ireland: a 6-part series sees @coynewriter & actor Billy Murray play #golf courses from Co Cork to the Giant’s Causeway. Begins on BBC 1 NI and BBC iPlayer on Friday 23 October, and on BBC 2 from Sunday 25 October at 9.30pm. golftoday.co.uk/course-calle… #crossborder
Bill Murray and Tom Coyne Tee Up Irish Golf Road Trip in A Course Called Ireland

Bill Murray and Tom Coyne Tee Up Irish Golf Road Trip in A Course Called Ireland

The six-part series, adapted from Coyne's cult links odyssey, lands on Paramount+ and the BBC later this month, with Murray's brothers, Chris O'Dowd, Joanne McNally and Jason Kelce along for the ride.

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The Centre's North South ESTEEM project was referenced by Atlantic Technological University representatives when they appeared before the @niassembly's @NIAEconomy last week. The recording is from 1:46 at youtube.com/watch?v=naKgjB4N… Read more at crossborder.ie/what.../proje… #research
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CCBC Director, @antsoares67, has presented at the inaugural meeting of the InsightLink All-Island Alliance. Led by NICVA & The Wheel, members will address barriers, share evidence & strengthen the voice of #voluntary and #community #sector organisations. nicva.org/policy-research/in…
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ALT Image of Anthony speaking to attendees at the event.

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ALT Panoramic view of the meeting room with Anthony beside the presentation screen.

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