Navigating expansion: how Irish businesses are harnessing technology while managing risk

Pictured (L-R): Liam Cotter and Rory Timlin, Partners at KPMG. By Liam Cotter and Rory Timlin As organisations worldwide grapple with the complexities of scaling in an era defined by rapid technological disruption, Irish businesses stand…

Insights from Ireland Day 2026

From AI investment pledges to semiconductor ambitions and a defence posture shift, this year’s Ireland Day at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) signalled that the US-Ireland economic relationship is entering a new, more strategic phase.  By…

US Growth Corridor: unlocking opportunities on both sides of the Atlantic

Amid global volatility and change, the economic partnership between Ireland and the United States stands as a testament to resilience and mutual advancement. This enduring connection, born from generations of cultural exchange and entrepreneurial…

Compliance as strategy: A 2026 roadmap for U.S.-Ireland growth

As EU and U.S. rules tighten across AI, tax, and trade, Ireland is emerging as a key regulatory gateway, pushing compliance to the forefront of cross-border growth strategies. By Michael E. Burke In 2026, scaling between Ireland and…
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FYI there isn’t any playbook for success

Success rarely follows a straight line. From unexpected career pivots to evolving ambitions, this story challenges the idea that passion must come first, and instead argues that opportunity, adaptability and persistence are what truly shape…

DEI PROGRAMS FACE NEW ANTITRUST AND DISCRIMINATION SCRUTINY FROM FEDERAL AGENCIES

By Ashley S. Kelly, Theresa Y. Kananen, and Sydney J. Selman Over the past year, employers have faced a steady shift in federal enforcement messaging around diversity, equity, and inclusion (“DEI”) programs. The focus on DEI programs…
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“Our relationships are the basis of our diplomacy” – An interview with Claire D. Cronin, former United States ambassador to Ireland

Claire D. Cronin, former US ambassador to Ireland, discusses her tenure, as well as her Irish heritage and the strong cultural and economic ties that bind both nations. By David Monaghan, Interim Managing Editor, Business & Finance Claire…
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Trusted Business Leadership: Chartered Accountants Ireland’s Strategy27 and Transatlantic Success

This piece originally featured in the Ireland INC US 250 Index 2025, available to read here. How a bold new vision and global ties are shaping the future of accountancy Chartered Accountants Ireland, now amalgamated with CPA Ireland,…

Michael Lohan: Ireland and the United States – Navigating Uncertainty Through Enduring Economic Partnership

Why Transatlantic Ties Are More Vital Than Ever Amidst Global Turbulence By Michael Lohan, CEO, IDA Ireland This piece originally featured in the Ireland INC US 250 Index 2025, available to read here. In a world dominated by mounting…
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From Ireland to Wall Street: First Derivative Showcases the Power of Irish Innovation

This piece originally featured in the Ireland INC US 250 Index 2025, available to read here. It’s not every day that Irish innovation takes centre stage at the world’s most famous financial hub. Yet that’s exactly what happened when…