NI Connections

@ConnectNI

Northern Irish Connections is a global community of Northern Irish abroad & friends of NI #NIConnections

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Joined October 2010

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From July 21–26, Derry hosts the epic O’Neills Foyle Cup 2025 - with 900+ teams, 11,500 players, and 2,200 matches in a 6-day football frenzy! #FoyleCup

ConnectNI's tweet image. From July 21–26, Derry hosts the epic O’Neills Foyle Cup 2025 - with 900+ teams, 11,500 players, and 2,200 matches in a 6-day football frenzy!
#FoyleCup

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NI Connections@ConnectNI · Jul 22

Game of Thrones or Derry Girls? Mournes or Giant’s Causeway? We asked golf fans to play a round of This or That: NI Edition and the craic was mighty! 😄 Turns out, everyone’s got a favourite… @InvestNI_Europe @InvestNI_AMER @InvestNI @InvestNI_IMEA @InvestNI_APAC

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NI Connections@ConnectNI · Jul 21

Got the post-Open blues? We've got the cure 👉 niconnections.com/news/the-post-…

NI Connections@ConnectNI · Jul 20

No matter where you go, Northern Ireland is always here to welcome you home 💚 We caught up with some amazing members of the NI diaspora at the golf this weekend sharing stories, laughs, and yes… fifteens! @InvestNI_Europe @InvestNI_AMER @InvestNI @InvestNI_IMEA @InvestNI_APAC

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NI Connections@ConnectNI · Jul 19

🏌️‍♂️ The fairways aren't the only thing impressing visitors at the golf! From warm welcomes to breathtaking coastlines first-time guests are falling in love with NI. 💚We couldn't have said it better ourselves! @InvestNI_Europe @InvestNI_AMER @InvestNI @InvestNI_IMEA @InvestNI_APAC

NI Connections@ConnectNI · Jul 18

🌍 Who’s travelled the furthest to watch the golf? Timmy Jordan is on the ground at Royal Portrush asking fans where they’ve come from - check it out⛳️ Are you here from near or far? Let us know! 👇 @InvestNI_Europe @InvestNI_AMER @InvestNI @InvestNI_IMEA @InvestNI_APAC

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NI Connections@ConnectNI · Jul 10

🏖️ Big news from the coast! Portstewart Strand has been crowned Beach of the Year across the UK & NI! And it’s not alone - 5 of our stunning beaches made the UK’s top list. Just another reason to love Northern Ireland 🌊

ConnectNI's tweet image. 🏖️ Big news from the coast! Portstewart Strand has been crowned Beach of the Year across the UK &amp; NI!
And it’s not alone - 5 of our stunning beaches made the UK’s top list. Just another reason to love Northern Ireland 🌊

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NI Connections@ConnectNI · Jul 4

🎆 Happy 4th of July to our American friends! From Belfast to Boston, we’re celebrating the ties that bind us - business, culture & a shared love of celebrations & craic! Have a brilliant day, wherever you are! 🇺🇸 #IndependenceDay #4thOfJuly #Diaspora

ConnectNI's tweet image. 🎆 Happy 4th of July to our American friends! From Belfast to Boston, we’re celebrating the ties that bind us - business, culture &amp; a shared love of celebrations &amp; craic! Have a brilliant day, wherever you are! 🇺🇸 #IndependenceDay #4thOfJuly #Diaspora

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NI Connections@ConnectNI · Jul 3

After years away, Erin McFeely returned home and hasn’t looked back. Thinking of returning? Take the leap! Watch Erin’s story: niconnections.com/our-diaspora/i… With #TheOpen2025 returning to Portrush, NI is back on the global stage! @InvestNI_Europe @InvestNI @InvestNI_AMER @InvestNI_IMEA

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NI Connections@ConnectNI · Jul 1

🇨🇦 Happy Canada Day! Did you know Canada has a few places named after towns in Northern Ireland? • Belfast, PEI • Londonderry, NS • Newry, NS • Antrim, NS • Armagh, QC • Tyrone, ON • Donegal, ON A little piece of Ulster across the provinces. 💚

ConnectNI's tweet image. 🇨🇦 Happy Canada Day!
Did you know Canada has a few places named after towns in Northern Ireland?
• Belfast, PEI
• Londonderry, NS
• Newry, NS
• Antrim, NS
• Armagh, QC
• Tyrone, ON
• Donegal, ON
A little piece of Ulster across the provinces. 💚

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NI Connections@ConnectNI · Jun 26

You can take the person out of Northern Ireland, but you'll never take Northern Ireland out of the person! 💚 Stay connected to home with the latest news & stories. Sign up to our newsletter! niconnections.com/email-newslett…

NI Connections@ConnectNI · Jun 23

On #INWED25, meet Lilian Bland, the Co. Antrim legend who built & flew her own plane in 1910 (while smoking a pipe, no less). First woman in the world to do it. No big deal. ✈️She didn’t just break barriers she flew over them. #WomenInEngineering

ConnectNI's tweet image. On #INWED25, meet Lilian Bland, the Co. Antrim legend who built &amp; flew her own plane in 1910 (while smoking a pipe, no less). First woman in the world to do it. No big deal. ✈️She didn’t just break barriers she flew over them. #WomenInEngineering

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NI Connections@ConnectNI · Jun 20

“Alright, wee pet?” In Northern Ireland, affection comes with its own dictionary. From “mucker” to “dote” to “wee rocket” — our terms of endearment are pure gold! What’s the most Northern Irish thing someone’s ever called you? 👇 #WeePet #NorthernIreland #Craic

ConnectNI's tweet image. “Alright, wee pet?”
In Northern Ireland, affection comes with its own dictionary. From “mucker” to “dote” to “wee rocket” — our terms of endearment are pure gold!
What’s the most Northern Irish thing someone’s ever called you? 👇
#WeePet #NorthernIreland #Craic

NI Connections@ConnectNI · Jun 16

🎯 BULLSEYE FOR NORTHERN IRELAND! 🏆 Daryl Gurney & Josh Rock make history, winning NI’s first-ever World Cup of Darts in a 10-9 thriller vs Wales!👏 £80K prize. Tears. Glory. Legends.

ConnectNI's tweet image. 🎯 BULLSEYE FOR NORTHERN IRELAND! 🏆
Daryl Gurney &amp; Josh Rock make history, winning NI’s first-ever World Cup of Darts in a 10-9 thriller vs Wales!👏 £80K prize. Tears. Glory. Legends.

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NI Connections@ConnectNI · Jun 12

Young creatives from NI, Ireland & LA are teaming up for a week of film, culture & connection! Thanks to @CinemagicFest, @NIConnections, @ScreenIreland & the @NI_Bureau, the next generation of storytellers is ready to shine!

ConnectNI's tweet image. Young creatives from NI, Ireland &amp; LA are teaming up for a week of film, culture &amp; connection!
Thanks to @CinemagicFest, @NIConnections, @ScreenIreland &amp; the @NI_Bureau, the next generation of storytellers is ready to shine!

NI Connections@ConnectNI · Jun 9

Let's take a moment to appreciate the beauty of Northern Ireland's Causeway Coast 😍 From golf drives to scenic drives, read all about it here: niconnections.com/news/stunning-…

NI Connections@ConnectNI · Jun 6

NI Connections@ConnectNI · Jun 3

🚨 Big news from Northern Ireland! Magherafelt’s own Jonathan Anderson has been named Dior’s sole Creative Director - the first since Christian Dior himself! He’ll now lead women’s, men’s and haute couture collections. A true visionary at the helm of global fashion. 👏

ConnectNI's tweet image. 🚨 Big news from Northern Ireland!
Magherafelt’s own Jonathan Anderson has been named Dior’s sole Creative Director - the first since Christian Dior himself!
He’ll now lead women’s, men’s and haute couture collections. A true visionary at the helm of global fashion. 👏

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NI Connections@ConnectNI · May 29

Watch our latest #TheReturnersSeries featuring Jenna Stevenson proving you can go global & still find your greatest success right at home! niconnections.com/our-diaspora/t…

NI Connections@ConnectNI · May 27

Think Northern Ireland's got the sporting spirit? You're not wrong 😜 Read about sport in the North Coast in our latest blog... niconnections.com/news/sport-in-…