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Jul 22, 2021 14 tweets 11 min read
We’re #CelebratingIrish success in sport today, highlighting a few of the many Irish athletes with British connections and British athletes with Irish connections as well as the thriving GAA community in GB. 🇮🇪🇬🇧⚽️🏊🏐🏃‍♂️ Many members of @TeamIreland have connections with or trained & competed in GB in the run up to the Tokyo @Olympics & @Paralympics.🇯🇵🇮🇪🇬🇧
Jul 21, 2021 14 tweets 11 min read
We’re #CelebratingIrish sports stars and organisations in GB this week in the run up to the Tokyo @Olympics. #IrishSport ⚽️🏉⛳️🏇🏊‍♀️ Ireland's long golfing history dates back to the mid-1800s with #Irish golfers punching well above their weight in British & international tournaments over the years.

🇮🇪 is home to some of the world's oldest & best courses as well as the oldest golfing union @GUIGolf ImageImageImageImage
Jul 19, 2021 10 tweets 3 min read
Travel Advice

Please be aware of the new arrangements for travel from Britain to Ireland from today 19th July👇(thread).

Visit Gov.ie for more info & be aware that the #COVID19 pandemic means that information may change at short notice: gov.ie/en/publication… Travellers arriving in Ireland from GB do not need a pre-departure PCR test or to quarantine on arrival if they have valid proof that: they are fully vaccinated, or have recovered from Covid-19 in the past 180 days.
Jul 16, 2021 10 tweets 3 min read
1. GB - IE travel update:
As of 19th July, travel arrangements will change for fully vaccinated travellers from GB to IE. Please visit gov.ie/en/campaigns/7… for full information and please be aware that the Covid-19 pandemic means that guidance may change at short notice. 2. Before arriving in Ireland, all passengers will still need to complete the Online Passenger Locator Form. This will be checked by your air or sea carrier before departure. gov.ie/en/publication…
Jul 16, 2021 12 tweets 9 min read
We’re #CelebratingIrish success in business and construction this week. Take a look at some of the innovative Irish businesses who have found success in the UK.👇 Family owned #Irish engineering firm @ArchwayProducts design & build reliable, cost effective & innovative road maintenance solutions for more than 60 local authorities in the UK & Ireland. 👉bit.ly/3dM5F9B
Jul 15, 2021 12 tweets 9 min read
For our #CelebratingIrish series this week, we’ve partnered with @EI_TheUK to highlight the Irish businesses and businesspeople who have made a major impact in GB. Irish businesses have played a significant role in the British economy, creating jobs for local areas, helping build schools, roads & providing important services to the community.
Jun 1, 2021 5 tweets 3 min read
*Reminder*: Important deadline at the end of this month for EU citizens resident in the UK.

Irish citizens do *not* need to apply to the EU #SettlementScheme but please share the information below with your friends, family, workmates. Thread👇 1/4 Ask your EU friends and family living in the UK if they have their #SettledStatus? The deadline for applications is 30 June 2021. @EUdelegationUK

#IamSettled