Northern Irish Connections

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06/08/2025

⛳️ Tell me the golf was in Portrush without telling me… Nowhere else does golf like the North Coast! Got the post-golf blues – this will cheer you up!
Portrush…You absolutely delivered. 💚

🥔🍞 Calling all our global Northern Irish family - what’s the first thing you eat when you land home? ✈️💚Whether you’ve b...
04/08/2025

🥔🍞 Calling all our global Northern Irish family - what’s the first thing you eat when you land home? ✈️💚
Whether you’ve been away for months or years, there’s nothing quite like that first bite back in Northern Ireland. Is it a Tayto cheese & onion crisp sandwich? A fry with soda and potato bread? Maybe a pastie bap, fifteens, iced finger, or a big bowl of stew?
As thousands of our diaspora return home this summer, we want to know:
👉 What’s your go-to NI comfort food when you touch down?
Drop your answers (and photos!) in the comments and let’s celebrate the flavours that bring us home. 🥰

Exam results are just around the corner! EEK!If you’re exploring where to study next, here’s a hidden gem you might not ...
31/07/2025

Exam results are just around the corner! EEK!
If you’re exploring where to study next, here’s a hidden gem you might not have considered: Northern Ireland. 💡
From world-class universities like Queen’s University Belfast and Ulster University, to a vibrant student lifestyle, stunning landscapes, and one of the lowest costs of living in the UK, NI offers an unbeatable mix of academic excellence and quality of life.
🌍 Whether you're coming from across the UK, Ireland, or further afield, Northern Ireland is a place where students thrive - academically, socially, and personally.
📚 Thinking about your next chapter? Discover why more and more students are choosing NI as their launchpad:
🔗 niconnections.com/living-in-northern-ireland/northern-ireland-a-hidden-gem-for-students

Image: Tourism NI

29/07/2025

From Google to Global Impact – All from Belfast!
What do you do after working for one of the world’s biggest tech giants?
If you’re Tony McGaharan, you come home to Belfast and build something extraordinary. 💡
Born on the Ormeau Road, Tony’s journey has taken him from Upstate New York to Sweden, Singapore, and London - but in 2020, he followed his heart (and his vision) back to Northern Ireland.
His mission? To launch People Playbook - a leadership and team development company that’s now working with clients across the globe, all from its base in Belfast - proving that you don’t need to leave NI to lead globally.
Tony’s story is a powerful reminder that coming home isn’t a step back - it’s a leap forward.
👇 Dive into his inspiring journey and discover more returners who are making waves from home:
https://www.niconnections.com/our-diaspora/the-returners-series-tony-mcgaharan

25/07/2025

🎤 Guinness or Bushmills? Game of Thrones or Derry Girls? Mourne Mountains or Giant’s Causeway?
We put golf fans to the test with a quick-fire round of This or That: Northern Ireland Edition - and the answers were as brilliant (and divided!) as you’d expect. 😄
Northern Ireland

From Monday 21st to Saturday 26th July, the city of Derry and surrounding areas will transform into a global stage for o...
23/07/2025

From Monday 21st to Saturday 26th July, the city of Derry and surrounding areas will transform into a global stage for one of Europe’s most exciting youth football tournaments - the Foyle Cup!
900 teams with 11,500+ players from across Ireland, the UK, Spain, the US, and Canada, this festival of football is set to deliver 2,200 matches of passion, skill, and unforgettable moments. 💥
Whether you're a local cheering from the sidelines or a supporter watching from abroad, this is more than just football - it’s a celebration of community, culture, and connection.
Let’s get behind the players, the coaches, and the spirit of the game. Derry, it’s your time to shine! 💚⚽
https://foylecup.com

20/07/2025

No matter where you go, Northern Ireland is always here to welcome you home 💚
We caught up with some incredible members of the Northern Irish diaspora at the golf this weekend sharing stories, laughs, and yes… fifteens (because what’s a proper NI welcome without them?).
To everyone who made the journey - thank you for bringing your energy, your stories, and your love for this wee place. You’ll always have a seat at the table (and a traybake waiting).
Invest Northern Ireland

19/07/2025

“What’s your first impression of Northern Ireland?”
That’s the question Timmy Jordan is asking fans at Royal Portrush and the answers are as warm and welcoming as the people here!
From stunning coastlines to world-class hospitality, visitors from around the globe are discovering what makes this place so special. 🌍💚
Whether it’s your first time here or your fiftieth, we’d love to hear what stood out to you. Drop a comment and share your first impressions of Northern Ireland!
Invest Northern Ireland

18/07/2025

🌍 Who’s travelled the furthest to the golf?
🎤 Timmy Jordan is out and about at Royal Portrush chatting with fans from near and far - and some of the answers might surprise you!

Whether you’ve come from just down the road or halfway across the world, we want to hear your story. 📸✈️

👉 Drop a comment below and tell us where you’ve travelled from to be part of this incredible event. ⛳

Invest Northern Ireland

Portstewart Strand has just been crowned Beach of the Year across the UK and Northern Ireland 🌊 And it’s not alone - fiv...
10/07/2025

Portstewart Strand has just been crowned Beach of the Year across the UK and Northern Ireland 🌊 And it’s not alone - five NI beaches have made the list according to The Times and The Sunday Times annual best UK beaches guide.
⛱️ Beach of the Year: Portstewart Strand, Co Derry
⛱️ Cushendall, Co Antrim
⛱️ Ballycastle, Co Antrim
⛱️ Ballintoy, Co Antrim
⛱️ Runkerry, Co Antrim
Sure it couldn’t have come at a better time! With a wee heatwave on the cards and the golf next week, it’s a perfect reminder of what makes Northern Ireland such a unique place to live, visit, and come home to.
📸 So tell us - what’s your favourite NI beach?
Image: Tourism Northern Ireland

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