More than €46m of PEACEPLUS funding awarded to improve equal access to inclusive and quality services in education, training and lifelong learning across Northern Ireland and the border counties of Ireland. A total of €46,064,915 of PEACEPLUS funding has been awarded to improve equal access to inclusive and quality services in education, training and [...]
The €23.8m project has successfully delivered a network of 46.5km of greenway infrastructure, walking and cycling routes, linking communities spanning the North West border area. A new EU-funded cross-border greenway connecting people and communities across the North West was officially opened in September. The €23.8m North West Greenway Network was supported by the European [...]
Simon Harris praised cross-border collaborations in health and education across the NW as he backed the expansion of Derry’s university campus in his first official visit to the city as Taoiseach. The Taoiseach said that it struck him that there were places on the island much smaller than Derry but with much bigger student populations. Speaking [...]
Department for the Economy NI Minister Conor Murphy sets out his vision for the future of Northern Ireland economy. Speaking in the Assembly the Minister set out four key priorities as part of a new Economic Mission. He said: “One objective is to create Good Jobs. Many workers and their families are denied a decent [...]
It's ships ahoy as the Clipper Race fleet arrives from Wednesday The excitement was building in Derry and Strabane as it was announced this morning that the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race fleet will arrive in the City a day ahead of schedule, with the first yacht due to sail up the Foyle [...]
Mary McKenna, MBE, empowering female founders across the country Born in County Tyrone, Mary McKenna, MBE, has always been drawn to the North West of Ireland. Shortly after being born her family emigrated to Yorkshire where she was brought up. Many “happy school holidays” were spent with their grandmother in Inishowen and a strong [...]
Cross border talent mapping project aimed at supporting business and driving job creation across NW Donegal County Council and Derry City and Strabane District Council have teamed up to launch a new cross-border initiative that will map skills to help identify the talent needs of local business to drive job creation and secure investment [...]
£50 million data innovation hub for manufacturers to accelerate digital tech UK manufacturers are to have their productivity and competitiveness boosted thanks to a new data innovation hub and testbed led by Ulster University, Industry Minister Lee Rowley announced today. The £50 million Smart Manufacturing Data Hub (SMDH) will support small and medium size [...]
Donegal County Council in collaboration with digital hubs across the county are offering the chance to work for FREE from a digital hub in Donegal until September 30th through a new working holiday campaign. The initiative provides the opportunity to enjoy everything that Donegal has to offer during the summer months while also availing [...]
North West City Region perfect backdrop for Europe’s finest The MIT Innovators Under 35 Europe event was recently hosted in the idyllic setting of west Donegal, bringing together the best and brightest young talent, who will shape our future with innovative advancements in their respective fields. While showing off the expertise of the 35 [...]
