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Flax Trust International Research, Investment, Education and Training in the socio-economic transformation of North Belfast

Flax Trust International Research, Investment, Education and Training in the socio-economic transformation of North Belfast

Flax Trust continues to support the Education Task Group to develop a vision for Catholic Education in North Belfast.  The vision is to build an ‘All Faith Education Village’. 

The long-awaited government response to the people’s vote was announced on 21st March 2022.  Education Minister Michelle McIlveen (DUP) made a statement to the Northern Ireland Assembly announcing 28 schools to advance in planning under the Major Capital Works Program. One of these is Mercy College which is the first phase of the Education Village.  The schools will benefit from an estimated capital investment of £794m.



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32nd Washington Flax Trust/America Champagne Reception & Breakfast
32nd Flax Trust/America Champagne Reception & Breakfast took place on Tuesday, November 22nd at the Hay Adams Rooftop Terrace. (8 am to 9:30 am).  Co-chairs were Jim Boland, Chairman & CEO, Boland, Chair Flax Trust/America and Mike McCurry, Director/Professor Centre for Public Theology Wesley Theological Seminary, Director Flax Trust/America. Jim Boland welcomed guests and invited […] Read more – ‘32nd Washington Flax Trust/America Champagne Reception & Breakfast’.
Flax Trust Arts Christmas Concert at Holy Cross Church, Belfast, Friday 16th December.
On Friday 16th December 2022, Flax Trust Arts was delighted to host its annual Christmas concert in Holy Cross Church, Belfast in aid of the Northern Ireland Children’s Hospice. Master of Ceremonies was James McGinn The concert featured many of our festive favourites, with performances by the City of Belfast Youth Orchestra including ‘ O Come […] Read more – ‘Flax Trust Arts Christmas Concert at Holy Cross Church, Belfast, Friday 16th December.’.
The 32nd New York Flax Trust/America Luncheon (12 noon until 2 pm)
The 32nd Flax Trust/America New York Luncheon took place on Wednesday, October 12th 2022 at The Links Club. 12 noon Cocktail Reception/music Tom O’Brien Chairman, President & CEO Sterling Bancorp/Director Flax Trust America chaired the Luncheon Tom O’Brien welcomed guests and invited Rev. Fr. Robert M. Dunn to give the invocation. Tom O’Brien invited brief […] Read more – ‘The 32nd New York Flax Trust/America Luncheon (12 noon until 2 pm)’.

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