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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…
County Monaghan

The drumlin-dotted landscape and rolling hills that inspired the poems of Patrick Kavanagh seeks FDI Nestled within County Monaghan lies Castle Leslie Estate, one of Ireland’s finest luxury five-star castle hotels. Despite being home to such a gorgeous estate, the county is often an overlooked gem. Nevertheless, County Monaghan is famous for its drumlin landscape…
Dublin’s Silicon Docks

Europe’s “Silicon Valley” has embraced a high concentration of tech startups and mega multinationals Dublin continues to attract tech multinationals into the country, allowing for the corporations to penetrate European markets efficiently. Over the years, the IDA has successfully attracted a record breaking amount of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI). The Information Communications Technology (ICT) sector alone employs 37,000…
Enterprise Territory Optimization

An Irish cloud-based solution offers a unique value-added proposition In recent years, Ireland has become a global leader in software development, and is now home to many international cloud service companies. While these solutions are in the cloud, they have real-world implications that improve efficiency across various economic sectors. eSpatial is one of these Irish…
Smart Wastewater Solutions

Smart solutions are efficient, adaptable, and target the problem directly with appropriate use of resources, without needing to be oversized or lavish. When Center Parcs built its EUR 230 million, 500 lodge forest park resort within Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands in Longford, they turned to Butler Manufacturing Services (BMS) as an innovative local solutions provider based…
A Robust Industrial Sector

Liechtenstein is heavily export-oriented, focuses on high-quality goods, and swiftly became one of the world’s most industrialized countries. For centuries, the tiny alpine nation with no natural resources relied on agriculture as its primary industry. However, following World War II, the country evolved into a modern, export-oriented society. During the intervening years, it has gone…
Thurgau: An Industrious Canton

All the high-quality advantages of Switzerland, but with greater affordability In Northeastern Switzerland, bordering Zurich and within St.GallenBodenseeArea, lies the canton of Thurgau, one of the most cost-efficient business locations in the Swiss Confederation. The canton respects its agricultural history and capitalizes on its location in one of Europe’s strongest economic regions. Excellent transport links…
The Rising European Hub for Data Centers

Zurich is quickly becoming one of Europe’s leading information technology hubs Rising demand for online services has driven new large-scale investments in data center infrastructure around the world, and generated the need for additional sophisticated cloud services. Several global hubs have continuously developed to meet evolving requirements. Switzerland is becoming increasingly interesting as a cloud…