Business

Ireland: The 9th largest investor in the USA

Irish companies employ nearly as many people in the USA, as American companies employ in Ireland Ireland is known for punching above its weight, and its contribution to the American economy is no exception. Irish entities have a vast footprint in the USA, with nearly 900 indigenous Irish companies working across all 50 states. These…
Louth County – the Heart of the Dublin-Belfast Economic Corridor

The Greater Dublin Area and the Belfast Metropolitan Area continue to grow as the main economic engines on the island of Ireland. In the middle of these two hotbeds lies County Louth, an emerging critical player in the island’s economy. The Dublin-Belfast Economic Corridor is considered one of the most important economic regions for the…
Clinical Research: One of Ireland’s Most Promising Industries

Clinical research organization, ICON, exemplifies Ireland’s strength in supporting the global pharma, biotech, and medical device industries In recent years, Ireland has established itself as a world leader in a number of fields – and one of the most promising industries is the clinical research sector. Ireland’s strong academic infrastructure and its young, highly motivated…
Growing Ireland’s Life Sciences Ecosystem

Key factors drive the nation’s life sciences industry Ireland has been a hotspot for many industries in recent decades, but few are as promising as the life sciences sector. Since the 1960s, Ireland has been nurturing this sector’s ecosystem, which has grown into a major global player in the field. In Ireland, the life sciences…
Atlantia Food Clinical Trials, A Successful UCC Spin-out

Ireland’s world-renowned research centers link scientific endeavors with commercial ones. The ongoing integration of the pharmaceutical and food industries has inspired a new generation of driven Irish entrepreneurs. For example, within University College Cork’s microbiome research ecosystem, a team of researchers founded Atlantia Food Clinical Trials. Since the company’s foundation, it has quickly become a…
A Growing Multinational Construction Consulting Leader

Irish companies solidify the nation’s status as a major player in niche construction When people think about world leaders in the construction industry, Ireland may not be the first country that comes to mind. However, that could soon change – this nation has become a major player in specialized construction. One example is Linesight, a…
Professionally Managed Homes for Ireland’s Growing Population

As Dublin faces a housing shortage, Irish Residential Properties REIT Plc (“IRES”), continues to deliver quality accommodation for residents of one of Europe’s most vibrant and youngest cities According to Margaret Sweeney, CEO of IRES, Ireland’s largest private landlord with a portfolio of almost 4,000 properties, “Ireland will continue to be a gateway into the…
Irish Expertise Drives the Global Data Center Industry

Based in Ireland’s third-largest city since 1964, Kirby Group Engineering is now a leading name in data centers Europe has rapidly established itself as a market leader in the data center industry, and Ireland is playing a crucial role in making this rise possible. Last year, the Irish data center market was expected to be…
Dornan Engineering: Celebrating the Past, Looking Towards the Future

Experienced engineering company takes Irish engineering continent-wide Dornan Engineering, which celebrates its 55th anniversary in 2021, has long been a part of Ireland’s engineering industry. Over the past 10 years, the Cork-based company has spread its wings by working on projects for multinational companies across Europe. Micheál O’Connor, Dornan’s Managing Director, said, “Ireland’s engineering skill…
The Innovative Company Supporting Multinationals Behind the Scenes

Deveire, an Irish IT business supporting multinational companies, is preparing to bring its insurance portal product to the USA Deveire Founder and CEO, Ollie Cahill, creatively blended the abbreviation for “development” with the Irish word for Ireland, “Eire,” to form the name of his company – Deveire. The Limerick-based information technology company has supported world-leading…
Limerick: A Hotspot for Irish Innovation

Ireland’s third-largest city continues to boost its appeal through its “Limerick 2030” strategy The city of Limerick has a reputation of being Ireland’s innovation capital – a reputation that will not be changing any time soon. Chief Executive of Limerick City and County Council, Dr. Pat Daly, and other local private sector executives spoke about…
Irish Academia: A Collaborative Approach to Innovation

Ireland’s world-class higher education sector, in collaboration with industry and research focused institutions, bolsters Ireland’s research and development (R&D) ecosystem and fosters innovation across the country Ireland is an innovation powerhouse. The country has become a science and technology global leader driven by a higher education sector prioritizing research and development (R&D). The small yet…
The Inclusive University with Innovation & Entrepreneurship in its DNA

Munster Technological University (MTU) was created on January 1st, 2021. MTU, which consists of six campuses across Cork and Kerry with a student body of more than 18,000, is a center of excellence in education, research and engagement for career-focused learners seeking enterprise and community-ready qualifications and experiences Ireland is one of the most diverse…
TU Dublin’s New Campus Transforms Downtown

Ireland’s First Technological University Breaks National Records With Infrastructure Development Project Though it was officially established on January 1, 2019, Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin) is not a newcomer to Ireland’s educational landscape. Its history goes back to the Dublin School of Technology, a pioneering post-secondary institution established more than 130 years ago. Recently, TU…
Ireland: the Second-Largest Funds Domicile in Europe

With an increase in allocation to ESG products, Ireland is becoming a leader in sustainable finance The European Commission’s Green Deal is striving to make Europe the world’s first climate neutral continent by 2050. To make this ambition a reality, the European Commission’s Action Plan on Sustainable Finance is redirecting EUR one trillion of capital…
Irish Consulting: Helping Navigate Complex Geopolitical Shifts

Managing Partner of EY Ireland answers questions about the future of the industry Similar to other sectors in Ireland, the Irish professional services industry has rapidly expanded in recent years in parallel with increasing FDI and ever growing business activity. Ireland has long been a strategic gateway for global operations, and in particular as a…
For Many Irish Companies, Flexible Workspaces are the Perfect Fit

Workspace providers bounce back from COVID-19 pandemic With the lifting of one of the longest COVID-19 lockdowns in the world, decision-makers in Ireland look toward the future of their company function. Flexible workspaces have come center-stage, particularly in Dublin, as the popular alternative to the traditional private office. Companies big and small have found that…
International Financial Services Remains a Key Sector

Despite Challenges, the Sector Remains Strong Finance is big business in Ireland, and as of late, international financial services (IFS) in particular play a crucial role in the Irish economy. 11 of the world’s 15 largest insurance businesses have a presence in Ireland, with Irish insurance companies serving 25 million customers across 110 countries. Additionally,…
Ireland’s Commitment to the EU Underpins its Desirability as a European Base

Grant Thornton Irish desks across the USA help facilitate the internationalization process The Republic of Ireland’s commitment to the European Union, ease of business, and reliable tax structure have been core pillars in the country’s ability to attract global financial services firms. Therefore, it is not a surprise Ireland has been the destination of choice…
Ireland as a Global Hub for Finance

The country’s financial services sector is one of the EU’s most important hubs Ireland is a financial powerhouse, and the fourth largest provider of wholesale financial services in the European Union. The country’s international financial services (IFS) sector encompasses more than 430 financial services companies serving every major economy globally. Home to 20 of the…
Ireland: the Jurisdiction of Choice for American Companies in Europe

A conversation with Alan Connell, Managing Partner of Eversheds Sutherland Ireland Before the financial crash in 2008, Ireland was one of the biggest European success stories. Nicknamed the ‘Celtic Tiger,’ the island nation had low unemployment, low inflation, modest public debt, and solid growth. Alan Connell, Managing Partner of Eversheds Sutherland in Ireland, the country’s…
Cubic Telecom: Delivering Connected Software Solutions to the World

Innovative Irish companies, like Cubic Telecom, are playing a major role in the digital transformation of some of the world’s most important industries Ireland has emerged as a technology hub for innovation, with many of Silicon Valley’s most valuable companies setting up their European base there. Beyond attracting top industry players with its supportive business…
Realizing the Potential of Ireland’s IFS

Technology-driven innovation and forward-thinking financial institutions are driving the success of Ireland’s international financial services sector To ensure Ireland’s international financial services industry (IFS) continues to thrive as a top-tier global location of choice for IFS, the Irish government created a strategy, Ireland for Finance. The strategy is based on four key pillars. First, by…
Cost-Effective Energy Efficiency

West Cork-Based Infrared Heating Business Upholds Nation’s History of Applied Innovation As the world grapples with climate change, there has been a renewed focus on sustainability, and corporations continue to seek solutions to achieve their new ESG targets. As one of the most energy-intensive economic sectors, industry is increasingly the focus of scrutiny. Solutions to…