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      RT by @bjacollins: 18-year-olds in Ireland can travel anywhere in the European Union by train for free for up to 30 days next year - but they have to apply before 13 November.
http://jrnl.ie/6863265
      https://nitter.poast.org/thejournal_ie/status/1985341694267593033#m
      Published: November 3, 2025 13:42
      18-year-olds in Ireland can travel anywhere in the European Union by train for free for up to 30 days next year - but they have to apply before 13 November.
jrnl.ie/6863265
    
  
    
      Really pleased to write this article for my fav 🇨🇦 magazine on the implications from the recent Irish Presidential election. Please read via link 👇 @irishborderpoll @IrelandsFuture @LuathPress
      https://nitter.poast.org/bjacollins/status/1985075422334193759#m
      Published: November 2, 2025 20:03
      Really pleased to write this article for my fav 🇨🇦 magazine on the implications from the recent Irish Presidential election. Please read via link 👇 @irishborderpoll @IrelandsFuture @LuathPress
nitter.poast.org/policy_mag/status/1985062635688366428#m
    
  
    
      RT by @bjacollins: "Time will tell if a more fundamental shift in the Irish political landscape is also taking place."
@policy_mag Specials
@bjacollins with
"Letter from Belfast: Ireland's New President and the Hope for Unity"
https://bit.ly/47D4TqD
#cdnpoli #IrishUnity
      https://nitter.poast.org/policy_mag/status/1985062635688366428#m
      Published: November 2, 2025 19:13
      "Time will tell if a more fundamental shift in the Irish political landscape is also taking place."
@policy_mag Specials
@bjacollins with
"Letter from Belfast: Ireland's New President and the Hope for Unity"
bit.ly/47D4TqD
#cdnpoli #IrishUnity
    
  
    
      RT by @bjacollins: 🧵Good political analysis by Justine McCarthy on prospects leadership change in @fiannafailparty leading to possible alliance with @sinnfeinireland, But what of the economics? Here's one take, on 5-10 year scenarios: Irish reunification - integrating Northern Ireland (NI) into the Republic of Ireland (ROI)—remains a politically charged prospect, with a potential 2025 border poll on the horizon. Of course, constitutional changes should also be considered, but on the economics this analysis examines economic implications over 2025-2035, drawing on fiscal transfers, GDP impacts, and sectoral adjustments. Data synthesizes reports from the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS), Northern Ireland Fiscal Council, and economic models like those from the Centre for Cross Border Studies. Assumptions: Reunification occurs in 2026-2027, with transitional fiscal support; no major external shocks. 🧵1/4
https://www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2025/10/31/justine-mccarthy-catherine-connollys-win-will-bring-irish-unity-closer-and-jim-ocallaghan-is-the-reason-why/
      https://nitter.poast.org/fmod1/status/1984934756065165408#m
      Published: November 2, 2025 10:44
      🧵Good political analysis by Justine McCarthy on prospects leadership change in @fiannafailparty leading to possible alliance with @sinnfeinireland, But what of the economics? Here's one take, on 5-10 year scenarios: Irish reunification - integrating…
    
  
    
      I enjoyed speaking with Greg. We need to build the broadest coalition possible for Irish Unity at home and overseas. I’m pleased to engage with political parties across the island who desire to create a New Ireland. Video 👇 @LuathPress @irishborderpoll @IrelandsFuture
      https://nitter.poast.org/bjacollins/status/1984721729399537913#m
      Published: November 1, 2025 20:38
      I enjoyed speaking with Greg. We need to build the broadest coalition possible for Irish Unity at home and overseas. I’m pleased to engage with political parties across the island who desire to create a New Ireland. Video 👇 @LuathPress @irishborderpoll…
    
  
    
      RT by @bjacollins: UUP councillor quits over unionism’s ‘grave errors on ‘Irish language and inclusiveness’. Linzi McLaren says she no longer fits ‘comfortably within political unionism.’ https://www.irishnews.com/news/northern-ireland/uup-councillor-quits-over-unionisms-grave-errors-on-irish-language-and-inclusiveness-WFAK32FIO5HWPEDQZNIWC3YT7Q/
      https://nitter.poast.org/politicsIN/status/1984373227729432911#m
      Published: October 31, 2025 21:33
      UUP councillor quits over unionism’s ‘grave errors on ‘Irish language and inclusiveness’. Linzi McLaren says she no longer fits ‘comfortably within political unionism.’ irishnews.com/news/northern-…
    
  
    
      Delighted to have my profile included in this edition of Phoenix magazine. Also includes a mention for @IrelandsFuture Always brilliant analysis in this publication. Well worth a subscription @ThePhoenixMag @irishborderpoll @LuathPress
      https://nitter.poast.org/bjacollins/status/1984288280876331473#m
      Published: October 31, 2025 15:56
      Delighted to have my profile included in this edition of Phoenix magazine. Also includes a mention for @IrelandsFuture Always brilliant analysis in this publication. Well worth a subscription @ThePhoenixMag @irishborderpoll @LuathPress…
    
  
    
      RT by @bjacollins: The Wild Atlantic Way shouldn’t stop at a border & neither should Ireland’s Ancient East or Hidden Heartlands especially when it comes to attracting global tourism! 
Unfortunately, that collaborative approach still isn’t being delivered.
70% of our visitors arrive through the South, so genuine collaboration means better marketing, more visitors, and stronger local economies for everyone.
#Tourism #SharedIsland #Economy
      https://nitter.poast.org/dhoneyford/status/1984205893248958529#m
      Published: October 31, 2025 10:28
      The Wild Atlantic Way shouldn’t stop at a border & neither should Ireland’s Ancient East or Hidden Heartlands especially when it comes to attracting global tourism! 
Unfortunately, that collaborative approach still isn’t being delivered.
70% of our…
    
  
    
      RT by @bjacollins: Justine McCarthy: Irish unity is now closer, thanks to Catherine Connolly and Jim O’Callaghan https://www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2025/10/31/justine-mccarthy-catherine-connollys-win-will-bring-irish-unity-closer-and-jim-ocallaghan-is-the-reason-why/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter
      https://nitter.poast.org/IrishTimesOpEd/status/1984141843685310867#m
      Published: October 31, 2025 06:14
      Justine McCarthy: Irish unity is now closer, thanks to Catherine Connolly and Jim O’Callaghan irishtimes.com/opinion/2025/…
    
  
    
      RT by @bjacollins: NFL fans! Excited to announce we will bring @neilreynoldsnfl back to the island of Ireland in January.
Tyrone, Galway, Kerry.
Tickets on sale 9AM tomorrow at http://linktr.ee/pfireland - members can access from 8AM
      https://nitter.poast.org/McQuaidNFL/status/1983989798739316748#m
      Published: October 30, 2025 20:10
      NFL fans! Excited to announce we will bring @neilreynoldsnfl back to the island of Ireland in January.
Tyrone, Galway, Kerry.
Tickets on sale 9AM tomorrow at linktr.ee/pfireland - members can access from 8AM
    
  
    
      RT by @bjacollins: Rob Jetten, set to be the next 🇳🇱Dutch prime minister, in January calling for Trump's inauguration to "go down in history as the day when Europe stood up...and regained our independence."
Night and day difference from Rutte.
      https://nitter.poast.org/DaveKeating/status/1983885388029817336#m
      Published: October 30, 2025 13:15
      Rob Jetten, set to be the next 🇳🇱Dutch prime minister, in January calling for Trump's inauguration to "go down in history as the day when Europe stood up...and regained our independence."
Night and day difference from Rutte.
    
  
    
      RT by @bjacollins: "It is up to us, a new generation, to carry our European flag with pride. We are a beacon of freedom and human dignity in a world on fire. Europe is the most beautiful place on earth"💪🇳🇱🇪🇺
Rob Jetten, chosen yesterday by the Dutch as their probable next PM, speaking last year👇
      https://nitter.poast.org/AlexTaylorNews/status/1983874525088592037#m
      Published: October 30, 2025 12:32
      "It is up to us, a new generation, to carry our European flag with pride. We are a beacon of freedom and human dignity in a world on fire. Europe is the most beautiful place on earth"💪🇳🇱🇪🇺
Rob Jetten, chosen yesterday by the Dutch as their probable next…
    
  
    
      Looking forward to speaking at this event in Derry. Free to register using link 👇 All welcome! @IrelandsFuture @irishborderpoll @luathpress @cjhumanrights
      https://nitter.poast.org/bjacollins/status/1983863381305008394#m
      Published: October 30, 2025 11:47
      Looking forward to speaking at this event in Derry. Free to register using link 👇 All welcome! @IrelandsFuture @irishborderpoll @luathpress @cjhumanrights
nitter.poast.org/BloodySundayT/status/1983844018095374457#m
    
  
    
      RT by @bjacollins: 🚨New event announcement
🚨Professor Colin Harvey and Professor John Doyle discuss the opportunities, benefits and costs of a united Ireland.
🚨All welcome to attend - no ticket or registration required
🚨Belmont House Hotel, Banbridge
🚨Wed 19th Nov 7PM
      https://nitter.poast.org/IrelandsFuture/status/1983597576470561163#m
      Published: October 29, 2025 18:11
      🚨New event announcement
🚨Professor Colin Harvey and Professor John Doyle discuss the opportunities, benefits and costs of a united Ireland.
🚨All welcome to attend - no ticket or registration required
🚨Belmont House Hotel, Banbridge
🚨Wed 19th Nov 7PM
    
  
    
      RT by @bjacollins: NEW: Irish language commissioner Pól Deeds @poldeeds with incoming Irish President ~ Uachtarán na hÉireann Catherine Connolly @catherinegalway in Belfast’s Waterfront today at the opening of ‘Oireachtas na Samhna ‘ 15,000 people expected at the Irish language festival this week. https://www.belfastcity.gov.uk/events/oireachtas-na-samhna
      https://nitter.poast.org/AmandaFBelfast/status/1983561689577529832#m
      Published: October 29, 2025 15:48
      NEW: Irish language commissioner Pól Deeds @poldeeds with incoming Irish President ~ Uachtarán na hÉireann Catherine Connolly @catherinegalway in Belfast’s Waterfront today at the opening of ‘Oireachtas na Samhna ‘ 15,000 people expected at the Irish…
    
  
    
      RT by @bjacollins: The Architecture and ‘Dividend’ of a New Ireland.
@IrelandsFuture @SharedIreland @cjhumanrights @bjacollins 
@KevinPMeagher @DaireHughesSF @columeastwood 
@paulbreenauthor @molloy1916 @Reunify32 @BTriagain @Corcaigh35 @JoeEDwyer @johnfinucane @AontuIE 
 https://irishborderpoll.com/2025/10/29/the-new-maturity-of-the-irish-unity-debate/
      https://nitter.poast.org/irishborderpoll/status/1983520272926846977#m
      Published: October 29, 2025 13:04
      The Architecture and ‘Dividend’ of a New Ireland.
@IrelandsFuture @SharedIreland @cjhumanrights @bjacollins 
@KevinPMeagher @DaireHughesSF @columeastwood 
@paulbreenauthor @molloy1916 @Reunify32 @BTriagain @Corcaigh35 @JoeEDwyer @johnfinucane @AontuIE 
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      RT by @bjacollins: Listen to @policy_mag writers
@DonaldColinRob1 & @bjacollins discuss
Ben's book, "The Irish Unity Dividend"
on 
Colin's @CAGlobalAffairs Global Exchange podcast
Now embedded in our @policy_mag review:
https://bit.ly/3KSBfWA 
#IrishUnity
      https://nitter.poast.org/Policymag_Books/status/1983342328484917740#m
      Published: October 29, 2025 01:17
      Listen to @policy_mag writers
@DonaldColinRob1 & @bjacollins discuss
Ben's book, "The Irish Unity Dividend"
on 
Colin's @CAGlobalAffairs Global Exchange podcast
Now embedded in our @policy_mag review:
bit.ly/3KSBfWA 
#IrishUnity
    
  
    
      RT by @bjacollins: United Ireland debate is increasingly loud – preparation cannot be deferred forever https://www.irishtimes.com/politics/2025/10/28/united-ireland-debate-is-increasingly-loud-preparation-cannot-be-deferred-forever/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter
      https://nitter.poast.org/ITCommonGround/status/1983247947040203017#m
      Published: October 28, 2025 19:02
      United Ireland debate is increasingly loud – preparation cannot be deferred forever irishtimes.com/politics/2025…
    
  
    
      RT by @bjacollins: Join @bjacollins at the @MuseumFreeDerry on Monday 24th November at 6pm.
Very much looking forward to this Ben.
Get registered on the link.
#JoinTheConversation
#think32
https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/an-evening-with-ben-collins-reflections-on-irish-unity-identity-tickets-1907445052499?aff=oddtdtcreator
      https://nitter.poast.org/think__32/status/1983198908538118485#m
      Published: October 28, 2025 15:47
      Join @bjacollins at the @MuseumFreeDerry on Monday 24th November at 6pm.
Very much looking forward to this Ben.
Get registered on the link.
#JoinTheConversation
#think32
eventbrite.ie/e/an-evening-w…
    
  
    
      Delighted to speak w @DonaldColinRob1 of Global Exchange podcast @CAGlobalAffairs about my book The Irish Unity Dividend and role Canada can play in Irish reunification @IrelandsFuture @irishborderpoll @j_maloney 👇  https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-cgai-podcast-network/id1127937496?i=1000733712868
      https://nitter.poast.org/bjacollins/status/1983124427077255339#m
      Published: October 28, 2025 10:51
      Delighted to speak w @DonaldColinRob1 of Global Exchange podcast @CAGlobalAffairs about my book The Irish Unity Dividend and role Canada can play in Irish reunification @IrelandsFuture @irishborderpoll @j_maloney 👇  podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcas…
    
  
    
      RT by @bjacollins: Ireland has the 10th best reputation of any nation in the world among G7 countries. Citizens of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, UK & US rated places on factors such as trust, admiration, respect, and overall image. A strong result for Ireland 🇮🇪🎉
https://corporatereputationlab.com/en/canada-and-switzerland-lead-international-reputation-ranking-according-torepcore-nations-2025/
      https://nitter.poast.org/Mark_J_Henry/status/1983082070097199379#m
      Published: October 28, 2025 08:03
      Ireland has the 10th best reputation of any nation in the world among G7 countries. Citizens of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, UK & US rated places on factors such as trust, admiration, respect, and overall image. A strong result for Ireland 🇮🇪🎉
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      RT by @bjacollins: UK (Scotland), Find Out Now poll:
Independence referendum
Yes: 55% (+3)
No: 45% (-3)
+/- vs. 15-21 September 2025
Fieldwork: 01-08 October 2025
Sample size: 1,165
➤ http://europeelects.eu/uk
      https://nitter.poast.org/EuropeElects/status/1982945772346789928#m
      Published: October 27, 2025 23:01
      UK (Scotland), Find Out Now poll:
Independence referendum
Yes: 55% (+3)
No: 45% (-3)
+/- vs. 15-21 September 2025
Fieldwork: 01-08 October 2025
Sample size: 1,165
➤ europeelects.eu/uk