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Co-operation Ireland is pleased to announce the launch of a new youth education and film project this month. This will be an exciting, creative project that will positively commemorate the first of this decade’s notable historic commemorations, the signing of the Ulster Covenant. Involving six groups from Belfast city and the Greater Belfast area and from both major religious communities, the... read more
Co-operation Ireland is pleased to announce the launch of a new youth education and film project this month. This will be an exciting, creative project that will positively commemorate the first of this decade’s notable historic commemorations, the signing of the Ulster Covenant. Involving six groups from Belfast city and the Greater Belfast area and from both major religious communities, the... read more
Co-operation Ireland presents Maracycle 2012, a weekend of cycling between the two major cities of Belfast and Dublin, with shorter distances to suit all abilities. Starting in Belfast on Saturday 23 June you have an option of cycling 110 miles to finish in Dublin, 40 miles to finish in Newry, or start in Newry and cycle 70 miles to Dublin. There is also a choice of starting in Dublin on Sunday... read more
This morning (Saturday, 17 December) approximately 300 young people from youth clubs across Belfast and beyond descended on City Hall for a festive flashmob extravaganza. Dressed in Santa suits they brought much-welcomed festive colour and cheer to the city. Their purpose was to highlight good relations between the various youth clubs across the city as well as raising funds for both Co-operation... read more
Brian Rowan reports on the visit to Belfast by a Basque delegation, including their meeting with local journalists and loyalists hosted by Peter Sheridan Chief Executive of Co-operation Ireland http://eamonnmallie.com/2011/12/will-the-spanish-government-let-the-fall... read more
Christmas is upon us and a range of youth groups across Northern Ireland want to bring the festive cheer to the city in aid of good relations in action. On 17th December (the last day of the Christmas Continental Markets at the City Hall), up to 1,000 young people from youth groups and communities across the province will surprise Christmas shoppers as they assemble for a Santa Flashmob. What... read more
The 3rd SOLACE/CCMA Joint seminar was hosted by Co-operation Ireland in the Knightsbrook hotel in Trim Co. Meath on 16th November. The event was run in association with the Institute of Public Administration with Philip Byrne acting as MC for the day. The theme of the seminar was the “Reform agenda for Local Government” and the keynote address was given by Minister Brendan Howlin, Department... read more
Co-operation Ireland’s 24th Annual Gala Ball took place at The Dorchester Hotel in London on Thursday 3 November 2011. View the Photo Gallery from this event. For a small donation to the charity, Co-operation Ireland would be happy to supply you with a high quality digital photograph. Contact Janet in our Belfast office for more details. Our sincere thanks go to our Gold Sponsors Barclays,... read more
Wesley College, Dublin was the winning choir in the final of the 3rd annual Co-operation Ireland All-Island School Choir Competition which was broadcast live on RTE from the Millennium Forum Theatre, Derry 13th November in front of an audience which included, as guest of honour, President of Ireland and Joint Patrons of Co-operation, Michael D Higgins. In his remarks he said “Where words fail,... read more
The four choirs who will compete in the Co-operation Ireland All-Island School Choir Grand Final are Victoria College, Belfast, St Joseph's Mercy Secondary School, Navan, Wesley College, Ballinteer, Dublin and De La Salle Waterford. The final, which will be broadcast live on RTE One this Sunday 13 November, 2011, will be the attended by the President elect, Michael D Higgins. It will be his first... read more