19 December 2025
A special Christmas message from ICBA Chair, Dr Deirdre Giblin
ICBA Annual Member Reception 2025
We celebrated the year that was at our annual member reception in the wonderfully atmospheric surroundings of the Stephen’s Green club in Dublin. Thanks to all who attended.
Breaking down Budget 2026
ICBA Director Graham Attley of PwC Ireland breaks down the highlights of Budget 2026. In this short video Graham covers the key changes to personal tax, property, entrepreneur relief, corporate tax, and others measures relevant to large corporates.
ICBA Annual Maple Leaf Dinner 2025
Thank you to all of our members and colleagues who attended the 2025 ICBA Annual Maple Leaf Dinner in the Intercontinental Hotel. The conviviality, networking and stellar speeches made for a truly special evening.
Welcoming our new members
A warm welcome to our most recent ICBA members. We look forward to working with you and representing your voice to policy-makers and stakeholders across the Ireland Canada business community.
Founded in 2007 by David Maguire (pictured above), BNRG is a renewable energy firm based in Dublin that focusses on utility-scale solar installations. It develops, funds, constructs, and operates solar farms in Ireland, the US, UK, Europe, and Australia. With a pipeline surpassing 5.5 GW and an annual production of over 150,000 MWh of clean electricity, BNRG developed projects deliver dependable, reasonably priced solar energy globally.
With roots in Portland, Maine, BNRG has followed the energy market in New Brunswick for years. It consistently appeared to be a stable place to do business with an attractive energy market, so in 2023 they decided to begin developing solar projects in the Province, with eyes on further expansion both within New Brunswick and further afield in the coming years.
The Canadian economy has been resilient in the face of post-pandemic challenges, with stable energy policy, an educated workforce and motivated Government making it a very attractive place to do business.
Prime Arena Holdings is a visionary team committed to transforming Ireland’s sports and entertainment landscape through the development of a world-class arena, which will be home to the Republic of Ireland’s first Olympic-sized ice rink(s) and first professional ice hockey franchise, competing in UK and European leagues. Inspired by the North American entertainment model, the venue will host major sporting, cultural, music and conference events, driving significant local economic and social benefits. Prime Arena Holdings have strong ties with Canada including a number of Canadian based investors and are working collaboratively with business and diplomatic representatives to bring wider benefits of sport, and hockey in particular, to both countries.
Hawthorn Logistics is a full-service freight forwarding and logistics company providing professional, cost-effective transportation management solutions to move goods anywhere in the world, across air, courier, sea, road, warehousing and 3PL services. Founded by experienced industry professionals, they focus on listening to customers and delivering simple, tailored solutions in an increasingly complex global supply chain.
ICBA represented at CanChams of Europe event in Belgium
Kate Hickey, ICBA Executive Director, and Adeline Grenier from the Canadian Embassy in Dublin attending the CEUTIA meeting of the CanChams of Europe network in Brussels.
The event brought together executives from 16 Canadian Chambers across Europe, Trade Commissioners, and Provincial Representatives from Alberta, Manitoba, Québec and BC.
Many thanks to Mark Camilleri for his outstanding work in delivering such a memorable and impactful event.
Expert advice on setting up successfully in Ireland
What do Canadian companies considering expansion to Ireland need to know about the business environment? Our new miniseries of the The Ireland Canada Connection podcast covers key areas you need to know about Ireland’s tax system, legal system, employment and HR, banking, government supports, networking and business culture. You can find the series by clicking this button.
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