Had a fantastic time in Chicago on Friday!  Was my pleasure to provide keystone remarks at the Chartered Accountants Ireland Ulster Society annual conference, highlighting Northern Ireland's bright present and future.

Thank you to City Club of Chicago and The Ireland Funds for the excellent fireside chat last week.  Honored to have the opportunity to discuss Northern Ireland's unique economic opportunities.

On May 3rd, The Ireland Funds in partnership with City Club of Chicago, hosted over 100 people at a special lunch featuring Joseph Kennedy III Joseph Kennedy III. We were also delighted to welcome Chicago’s Consul General for Ireland, Kevin Byrne and Chicago’s Consul General for the UK,

Agri-food is a $2.2 billion industry in Northern Ireland and is the region's largest manufacturing sector. Delighted to attend the 155th Balmoral Show and meet those involved in the success of a diverse and vibrant rural economy.

Off the back of last year’s Investment Summit, NY tech firm Symphony have chosen Belfast for its new, multifunctional hub. Great to host them recently along with the team Invest NI. Read more> bit.ly/3Kk6Aht

Great to be back in NI for my 7th visit as Envoy. Started my day with a deep dive into the future at Belfast Chamber of Commerce's Connectivity Conference. From 5G to smart cities, we're mapping out tech-driven growth in this great city. Thanks to Belfast Chamber who, among

Each year, U.S. visitors now stay 968,000 nights in Northern Ireland, spending $78m. Delighted to join Northern Ireland Tourism Alliance (NITA) today for a discussion on how to build on the growth of local tourism.

Insightful visit to Ionic Technologies and incredible to see their innovations firsthand. Sustainable solutions are key to a net zero future. #greentechnology #sustainability

Sport in Northern Ireland has a unique capacity to unite and empower communities. Delighted to join four of the region’s sporting bodies for a discussion on the sector’s social and economic benefits. Irish FA Ulster GAA Ulster Rugby Belfast Giants

Immersed in creativity and history Lyric Theatre Belfast. The arts are a catalyst for change, and the Lyric is enriching lives through storytelling. #artsandculture #Belfast

Great to engage with Ulster University at their Derry~Londonderry Campus to learn more about their ambitions for expansion. A joined vision and even greater international links will generate jobs & opportunity for the North West. We’re committed to helping them reach that goal.

Grateful to Irish American Partnership for their $100,000 donation to Fasttrack into Information Technology (FIT). Investing in tech education is an investment in a brighter future. #techskills

Great to explore healthcare innovation Randox Laboratories. Their work in diagnostics is paving the way for a healthier future. #healthinnovation #randox

Celebrated maritime excellence at the Maritime UK Awards Dinner tonight. From shipbuilding to sustainability, the maritime sector shapes NI’s economy.

Thanks to GeoEnergy NI and Conor Murphy for hosting the excellent geothermal event at Stormont - harnessing natural energy for a greener future. #sustainabledevelopment

Paid tribute to heroes on the 80th commemoration of D-Day at Enniskillen Model School. Their sacrifices remind us of the cost of freedom. #LestWeForget

Excellent evening at the Catalyst Basecamp Boston event - always excited to galvanize opportunities in startups and innovation between Northern Ireland and the United States.

The publication of the draft Program for Government by the NI Executive is an important milestone.   Their shared commitment to grow a globally competitive & sustainable economy will bring benefits to all communities.  As the region’s biggest foreign direct investor, the United