Ceannas House is delighted to announce the 2026 cohort of the Transatlantic Leaders Fellowship, bringing together emerging and mid-career leaders to develop practical solutions to some of the most pressing public policy challenges facing Northern Ireland. Over the coming months, the 2026 Fellows will take part in a programme of leadership development, policy workshops, individual mentorship and institutional engagement across Belfast, Dublin, New York and Washington, D.C. The

4 November 2026 | The Penn Club, New York City Ceannas House will host its inaugural Transatlantic Policy Breakfast in New York City on 4 November 2026, bringing together leaders from across the United States and the island of Ireland for a morning of conversation on leadership, public policy and the future of the transatlantic relationship. The breakfast will mark the official New York launch of Ceannas House and introduce our Transatlantic Leaders Fellowship, a new programm

Timeline & Key Dates: Application Submission Period: July 27, 2026 – August 24, 2026 Notification of Acceptance: August 31, 2026 Belfast Introductory Meeting: September 18-19, 2026 New York Conference: February 2027 The Transatlantic Leaders Fellowship, delivered in partnership with Ceannas House and the Civic Initiative, is now accepting applications from individuals interested in shaping the future of public policy in Northern Ireland. This fellowship is designed for emergi

Emma DeSouza (CEO) and Jane McCooey (Chair) launch Ceannas House, an independent nonprofit dedicated to addressing complex political and societal challenges through democratic participation, civic leadership and peacebuilding. Drawing on the lessons of the Irish peace process while engaging with international perspectives, Ceannas House brings together policymakers, practitioners, researchers and communities to explore practical responses to political division, institutional