Dear FICC Members,

As we approach the end of 2025, it is an ideal moment to reflect on what has been another exceptionally active and successful year for the Chamber.

A few weeks ago, we were delighted to host the Ireland France Business Awards with our partner, NetworkIrlande, at the Shelbourne Hotel, Dublin.  Our guest of honour, Peter Burke TD, joined us in celebrating the deepening ties between Ireland and France. Warm congratulations to this year’s outstanding winners: Veolia (Best French Company in Ireland), Kingspan Group (Best Irish Company in France), and Kavaleer (Franco-Irish Trailblazer of the Year).

We are already looking ahead with anticipation to the next edition of the Awards, which will take place in Paris on 26 November 2026—please be sure to save the date.

2025 has been a particularly dynamic year for FICC. We welcomed around 25 new members, delivered 35 high-quality events, and significantly strengthened our media presence, reinforcing the Chamber’s position as the leading reference point for Franco-Irish business matters. Our influence and visibility within the business community continue to grow.

These achievements are a testament to the leadership of our President, Chris Smith, who has now completed his first year in office, as well as the support of H.E. Céline Place, Ambassador of France to Ireland; our dedicated Council; and, of course, the wider Team France. We are deeply grateful to all those who contribute their time, expertise, and commitment to advancing our mission.

As Christmas approaches, we look forward to welcoming you to our Christmas Lunch at The Westbury on Friday, 12 December, where our special guest will be Kingsley Aikins. It promises to be a festive and memorable occasion for our members and partners.

We very much look forward to working with you again in 2026.

Joyeux Noël et Bonne Année !

Cliona McGowan
Director / Directrice Générale

On Thursday evening, November 13, 2025  the France Ireland Chamber of Commerce and NetworkIrlande, La Chambre de Commerce et de l'Industrie Franco-Irlandaise, proudly hosted the ??????? ?????? ???????? ?????? 2025 at the iconic Shelbourne Hotel in Dublin. The event brought together over 300 guests from across both countries to celebrate the companies and individuals advancing Franco-Irish cooperation.

We were honoured by the presence of Minister Peter Burke TD, whose participation underscored the continued importance of the economic and cultural ties between Ireland and France. We were equally delighted to welcome H.E. Céline P.., Ambassador of France to Ireland, whose support remains central to strengthening this bilateral partnership and H.E. Niall Burgess, Ambassador of Ireland to France, whose long-standing commitment to Franco-Irish relations added a meaningful dimension to the evening. Finally, we extend our thanks to Barry Ward SC TD TD, whose engagement further contributed to the night’s shared sense of purpose and Eoin Scott who chaired the IFBA 2025 Jury.

The ceremony opened with warm remarks from Chris Smyth, President of the France Ireland Chamber of Commerce, who set an uplifting tone for the night and underlined the achievements and ambitions driving both business communities.

This year’s awards—generously supported by our official partner AXA and Awards Sponsors Danone, Crédit Agricole Creditor Insurance (CACI) and Forvis Mazars In Ireland —recognised outstanding contributions in Franco-Irish business across three categories:

? Best French Company in Ireland was awarded to Veolia, with Fergus Elebert accepting the prize from Killian Barry.
? Best Irish Company in France went to Kingspan Group, represented by Anne Marie O'Toole-Deviller, who received the award from Cormac Kelleher.
? The Franco-Irish Trailblazer Award was presented to Kavaleer Productions, with Andrew Kavanagh and Gary Timpson proudly accepting the honour from Mary Ryan CDir.

Each winner demonstrated remarkable innovation, sustainability, and leadership, embodying the strength and potential of the Franco-Irish partnership.

The gala evening continued in an atmosphere of celebration, shared ambition, and connection, reflecting a community deeply committed to collaboration and growth. With representatives from diverse industries and both countries’ institutions, the 2025 edition once again showcased the dynamism of this bilateral ecosystem.

A heartfelt thank-you to all our partners, sponsors, jury members, and participating companies for making this event a success. Our gratitude also goes to the teams at both Embassies for their continued support and cooperation throughout the year.

We look forward to seeing you again next year in Paris as the Ireland France Business Awards continues to grow and evolve—à très bientôt!

NEW MEMBERS

New Members December 2025

Welcome to our new Corporate and Startup Members!

Tuesday 9 December 2025 • WEBINAR

Fireside Chat Series with Margot Slattery, ISS World

Schedule : - 11:30 AM to 12:00 PM

Tuesday 28 April 2026 • EXCEPTIONAL EVENT

FICC Business Lunch - The Economic Outlook

Professor Barrett will review recent developments in the Irish economy and will provide an assessment of likely trends over the next year.

Monday 27 July 2026 • SPORT EVENT

Golf Event - ISEA/FICC

Thinking about sending a V.I.E to Ireland?
Our Dublin office is ready to welcome them — right in the heart of the city.

We provide fully equipped workspace, direct immersion in the Franco-Irish business ecosystem, and support from the France Ireland Chamber of Commerce to help your V.I.E start their mission with confidence.

A V.I.E (Volontariat International en Entreprise) allows companies to assign young talents abroad for professional missions of 6 to 24 months.

For more information, contact us at info@franceireland.ie.

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