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Centre for Cross Border Cooperation @crossborder.bsky.social · 15h

Your opinion matters 📢

Community & voluntary groups and local authorities have been sharing their views on North-South & East-West cooperation. This is the 19th survey in the series. All responses are anonymised & we would like to hear from you by Friday 10 October.

crossborder.ie/news/complet...

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Centre for Cross Border Cooperation @crossborder.bsky.social · 19h

Cross-border projects require shared understanding and objectives. Our live sessions help you refine your goals and keep your project focused.

For more information: crossborder.ie/what-we-do/p...

Get your application form here: form.jotform.com/242404283867...

Start date: Tuesday 14 October

Centre for Cross Border Cooperation @crossborder.bsky.social · 20h

We're in @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social today at the BORDEX conference with representatives from the community and voluntary sector, and statutory agencies. The theme is fostering community safety and security. Part of the North South Research Programme with www.tudublin.ie. www.bordexproject.com

Photograph of the function room at Queen's University Belfast.

Centre for Cross Border Cooperation @crossborder.bsky.social · 1d

Funders need evidence of impact.

Learn how to design indicators and evaluation frameworks that prove your project's value and secure future funding.

For more information, visit crossborder.ie/what-we-do/p...

Apply here: form.jotform.com/242404283867...

Start date: Tuesday 14 October

#impact

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Ulster Society for Irish Historical Studies @usihs.bsky.social · 9d

This semester's seminar series will begin in a few weeks!

All are very welcome to join us in person (27 University Square, QUB) or online. For more information, stay tuned to the USIHS Bluesky or head to our website usihs36.com

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Centre for Cross Border Cooperation @crossborder.bsky.social · 2d

The rules can seem daunting – but you don’t have to figure them out alone.

Our guided course helps you navigate frameworks with clarity and confidence.

For more information, visit crossborder.ie/what-we-do/p...

Apply here: form.jotform.com/242404283867...

Starts: Tuesday 14 October

#training

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Peter Osborne @peterosborne.bsky.social · 6d

Excellent piece about @CCBSCrossBorder by @agendani - strengthening relationships across all of these islands.

www.agendani.com/the-centre-f...

The Centre for Cross Border Cooperation: Unlocking opportunities across borders - agendaNi

For over 25 years, the Centre for Cross Border Cooperation has been shaping opportunities for government, business, and communities by breaking down barriers across these islands, writes Anthony Soare...

www.agendani.com

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Centre for Cross Border Cooperation @crossborder.bsky.social · 2d

Our Chair, @peterosborne.bsky.social, is the keynote speaker at Newry, Mourne & Down District Council's Celebration of Good Relations Event on Thursday 16 October. He has been involved in a number of key civil & peace building developments in Northern Ireland.
www.newrymournedown.org/council-to-c...

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Centre for Cross Border Cooperation @crossborder.bsky.social · 3d

Our latest quarterly survey on North-South and East-West cooperation is open - and we would like to hear your thoughts on the current context for cooperation.
crossborder.ie/news/complet...
@cfni.bsky.social @communityfoundirl.bsky.social @benrosher.bsky.social @anthonysoares.bsky.social

Overhead photograph of someone sitting on a chair completing the Centre's survey on a laptop. The word SURVEY is included along with three ticks in red ink.

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Centre for Cross Border Cooperation @crossborder.bsky.social · 3d

On Wednesday 8 October, Monaghan Peace Campus is the venue for the launch of a new exhibition: 'Project Children Stories - A legacy of peace lives on in Monaghan'

Events begin at Courthouse Square, Monaghan Town, 5pm. Official exhibition opening, 7pm.

Programme: monaghan.ie/museum/wp-co...

Centre for Cross Border Cooperation @crossborder.bsky.social · 6d

Our latest #research project will involve 5 minutes. It will help us ensure the necessary conditions for #North-South #cooperation are maintained, and relations between organisations in NI, ROI & GB are safeguarded.

crossborder.ie/news/complet...

@benrosher.bsky.social @anthonysoares.bsky.social

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Centre for Cross Border Cooperation @crossborder.bsky.social · 6d

The All-Island Circular Economy Map: The @rediscoveryctr.bsky.social in Ballymun, Dublin, was buzzing last week as Northern Ireland Resources Network & Community Resources Network Ireland members were placed on the circular economy map.
#repair #share #CircularEconomy #Sustainability #reduce #reuse

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Centre for Cross Border Cooperation @crossborder.bsky.social · 6d

Choosing the wrong partner can sink a project. In our guided course, you’ll learn how to identify, approach, and work effectively with the right cross-border organisations.

Information at: crossborder.ie/what-we-do/p...

Register here: form.jotform.com/242404283867...

#voluntary #communitysector

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Dr Rory O’Sullivan @roryosullivan23.bsky.social · 18d

Large numbers of cross-Border public workers ‘face tax headaches’

www.irishtimes.com/business/eco...

Large numbers of cross-Border public workers ‘face tax headaches’

Companies increasingly using IT filters to reject job applications, conference hears

www.irishtimes.com

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Brónagh 🇮🇪🇵🇸 @beebsymca.bsky.social · 6d

Our archive TV show continues tonight on UTV and you can watch the series here.

We're so proud of it.

Episode 1 of Sixties NI

YouTube video by ITV News In Full

youtu.be

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Centre for Cross Border Cooperation @crossborder.bsky.social · 6d

Read Anthony's article in this month's Agenda NI magazine. The article references the Border People project, the Ad-Hoc Group for North-South and East-West Cooperation, our research and independent policy analysis, parliamentary scrutiny & our 2025 annual conference.
www.agendani.com/the-centre-f...

Screenshot of the two-page article in Agenda NI by the Centre's Director, Anthony Soares. A link to the article is in this post.

Centre for Cross Border Cooperation @crossborder.bsky.social · 7d

Ideas are powerful, but without structure they can fade. Our live, guided course helps you define objectives, choose approaches, and build cross-border projects that matter.

Information at: crossborder.ie/what-we-do/p...

Register here: form.jotform.com/242404283867...

#crossborder #guided #course

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Ulster University @ulsteruni.bsky.social · 7d

We were delighted to be part of the Northern Ireland Green Skills Conference 2025 as a proud sponsor.
We look forward to continuing this important work, ensuring our workforce is equipped for a sustainable future.

#WeAreUU

A panel of four people—three men and one woman—sits on a stage in mustard yellow armchairs. They are positioned in front of a large, green backdrop that reads "Northern Ireland World GREEN SKILLS CONFERENCE 2025" and lists several sponsors, including Northern Ireland Electricity Networks and Ulster University.

A panel of three women sits on a stage in mustard yellow armchairs. The woman on the left is speaking into a microphone. They are in front of a large, green backdrop that reads "Northern Ireland World GREEN SKILLS CONFERENCE 2025" and lists several sponsors.

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Centre for Cross Border Cooperation @crossborder.bsky.social · 8d

Cross-border collaboration starts with trust and clarity. Learn how to build solid foundations that will carry your project forward – join our guided course with expert facilitators. For more information, visit crossborder.ie/.../pro.../o...
#collaboration #trust #voluntarysector #communitysector

Centre for Cross Border Cooperation @crossborder.bsky.social · 9d

Why not get involved in our latest research project?
The 19th Quarterly Survey on the Conditions for North-South & East-West Cooperation is open to community & voluntary organisations, and local authorities. Your opinion matters! Respond by 6 October.
crossborder.ie/news/complet...
#research #survey

The words Your Opinion Matters on a yellow background with an animated hand holding a loud speaker.

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Centre for Cross Border Cooperation @crossborder.bsky.social · 9d

Building cross-border projects can feel overwhelming – different systems, partners, and expectations. Our 'Getting Started' guided course walks you step-by-step, with live support, so you can turn your ideas into real partnerships that last. Starts Tuesday 14 October.
crossborder.ie/what-we-do/p...

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Centre for Cross Border Cooperation @crossborder.bsky.social · 11d

Like research? Our 19th Quarterly Survey on the Conditions for North-South & East-West Cooperation is open - and we want to hear from you! Read more: crossborder.ie/news/complet...
Please take a few minutes to complete the survey: bit.ly/46sncQ5
#localauthorities #CivicEngagement

Overhead photograph of a woman sitting on a chair completing the Centre's survey on a laptop. The word SURVEY is included along with three ticks in red ink.

Centre for Cross Border Cooperation @crossborder.bsky.social · 12d

"The conference discussions reaffirmed the critical role of collaboration in tackling our shared challenges and unlocking opportunity for workers across the island" -
@caoimhearchibald.bsky.social

crossborder.ie/news/ccbc-ho...

@mynwtec.bsky.social @roryosullivan23.bsky.social @economy-ni.gov.uk

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Centre for Cross Border Cooperation @crossborder.bsky.social · 13d

Have you completed the survey?

We're calling on civic society organisations & local authorities across NI & ROI to take part in participate in our survey on the Conditions for North-South & East-West Cooperation.

crossborder.ie/news/complet...

@benrosher.bsky.social @anthonysoares.bsky.social

Complete the survey today: calling on civic society organisations and local authorities - The Centre for Cross Border Cooperation | CBS

Share this page: The Centre for Cross Border Cooperation is calling on civic society organisations and local authorities in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland to take part in its latest sur...

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Centre for Cross Border Cooperation @crossborder.bsky.social · 13d

Have you voted?

🌟 Care-Peat is a finalist in the 2025 REGIOSTARS Awards! 🌟

The Care-Peat project has restored 7 peatlands across North-West Europe and has saved 9,600 tons of CO2/year - and received Interreg funding.

Vote for Care-Peat in the Green Europe Award.

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CARE Peat - Carbon loss reduction from peatlands: an integrated approach
Power to the peatlands! Peatlands cover 8% of the EU's surface and have a natural potential to store carbon. Unfortunately, many are degraded, releasing carbon rather than storing it. European regions need to act now to prevent further degradation. The Care-Peat project has restored 7 peatlands across North-West Europe resulting in carbon saving of 9,600 tons of CO2/year. The project also demonstrated innovative large-scale restoration techniques and created tools and socioeconomic strategies for land managers.

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