Holywell Trust

04/06/2026

A busy and informative day for Holywell Trust's Leadership Collective.
They met with Eamonn Deane, a Trustee with the Foyle River Gardens group, and then had a visit and meeting with David Gilliland, the Managing Partner and sixth generation custodian at Brook Hall Gardens and Estates. Building on the learning from the recent trip to the Eden Project in Cornwall, the meetings informed the Collective on the need to cultivate environmental and sustainable innovative approaches to regional development and protection, and how this can also serve as a economic driver, rather than being seen as a competing priority. Thanks to Eamonn and David for their time and insights!

04/06/2026

Thanks to Emma Rooney, Senior Policy Officer with European Movement Ireland, for delivering an excellent workshop last night as part in our Forward Thinking Project.
She shared the most recent polling data and focus group research that can be accessed here:https://www.europeanmovement.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/EU-Poll-2026.pdf
This was followed by insightful and engaging discussion. photographed with some of those who attended
Derry City & Strabane District Council Special EU Programmes Body - SEUPB

03/06/2026

Forward Thinking Workshop Tonight

Wednesday 3rd June, 7pm: Emma Rooney , Senior Policy Officer at European Movement Ireland:
EMI’s Ireland EU 2026 Poll was launched on 6 May 2026 and surveyed attitudes towards a range of issues, including EU membership, Northern Ireland’s place in Europe, trust in institutions, and concerns at the EU level. The poll also survey respondents in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland how they would vote if a referendum were held tomorrow on a united Ireland in the EU. Emma will outline the key results during the workshop.

03/06/2026

Tonight at Holywell Trust at 7pm! All welcome

European Movement Ireland to present latest cross-border data on EU support and constitutional change at Derry workshop.

22/05/2026

Upcoming Forward Thinking Workshops
Wednesday 3rd June, 7pm: Emma Rooney , Senior Policy Officer at European Movement Ireland:
EMI’s Ireland EU 2026 Poll was launched on 6 May 2026 and surveyed attitudes towards a range of issues, including EU membership, Northern Ireland’s place in Europe, trust in institutions, and concerns at the EU level. The poll also survey respondents in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland how they would vote if a referendum were held tomorrow on a united Ireland in the EU. Emma will outline the key results during the workshop;

Wednesday 24th June, 7pm: David Phinnemore Queen's University Belfast:
David will be outlining the latest ‘Testing the Temperature’ polling conducted as part of the QUB ESRC Governance for 'a place between’: the Multilevel Dynamics of Implementing the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland Project. The polling looks at the Protocol/Windsor Framework to determine attitudes on a range of issues relating to the Protocol/Windsor Framework and its implications for Northern Ireland.

Wednesday 1st July, 7pm: Dr. Ebun Joseph , Ireland’s Special Rapporteur on Racial Equality and Racism.
Dr Joseph is the leading Inclusion and race relations consultant, and the founder and CEO of the Institute of Antiracism and Black Studies (IABS). She is also the module coordinator and lecturer for Black Studies at University College Dublin (UCD).

The Forward Thinking project is supported by PEACE PLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB). It is funded through Derry City and Strabane District Council’s PEACEPLUS Local Co-Designed Action Plan, under the theme of Celebrating Cultural Diversity.

Forward Thinking is an adult dialogue project focused around the future of North- South and East-West relationships. It includes exploring constitutional questions and challenges from a diverse range of perspectives, and considers NI in a global context.

We hope to see you at these events.
Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB) - European Funding Derry City & Strabane District Council

21/05/2026

A busy day at the Helix in Dublin today at The Wheel Summit 2026- focus on Community at the Heart of Democracy.

20/05/2026

Our next Forward Thinking workshop is on Wednesday 3rd June at 7pm in Holywell with Emma Rooney from European Movement Ireland who will be discussing their latest polling findings. Details below. Derry City & Strabane District Council Special EU Programmes Body - SEUPB
https://www.holywelltrust.com/blog/european-movement-ireland

15/05/2026

Sustainable Building Works
Holywell Trust wishes to appoint a competent contractor to carry out various building improvement works including roof insulation and membrane upgrades and PV cell installation. All relevant information can be found on the tender request document available here:https://static1.squarespace.com/static/60e2f74aa294f21e8105a8ae/t/6a05e95100be8c0b3d54c4ad/1778772306201/SCB+Sustainable+Building+Works+TOR+May+2026.docx+%281%29.pdf

Deadline for the receipt of submissions is 4.00pm on Friday 12th June 2026.

15/05/2026

Holywell are recruiting for Evening & Weekend Cover Staff. Deadline for receipt of submissions is 4.00pm on Friday 5th June2026.
Full details of the opportunity can be found in the recruitment pack here:https://static1.squarespace.com/static/60e2f74aa294f21e8105a8ae/t/6a05dee34fb7bb4650901d3c/1778769635705/Evening+Weekend+Cover+Recruitment+Pack+-+May+26.pdf

13/05/2026

At the event to mark the 40th anniversary and launch of the International Fund for Ireland's new strategy 'Crossing the Threshold' today in Belfast.