Dear FICC Members,

I hope you are all enjoying the longer days!

June is shaping up to be a particularly busy month for the Chamber, especially in terms of events. We are excited to offer several in-person opportunities to connect and engage!

First up is the final LE Network session before the summer break, hosted by FICC Corporate Member Expleo on June 10th. The following day, June 11th, we’ll gather at Cpl for an insightful session on The Next Generation of Leadership, held in collaboration with Future Work World.

Looking to the European calendar, we’re pleased to invite you to the second edition of the EU Social Mixer on June 25th. Organised in partnership with numerous European Chambers in Dublin, this promises to be a fantastic networking opportunity—so be sure to register early!

On a celebratory note, we are thrilled to welcome Irish Ferries Freight as a new FICC Patron. As one of Ireland’s leading freight operators, they specialise in both driver-accompanied and unaccompanied trailer services, as well as trade vehicle transport across our key routes.

We’re also delighted to welcome Hannon PharmaLink as new Corporate Members. We look forward to a dynamic year ahead with their support!

The “Call for Applications” for the Ireland France Business Awards 2025, an annual collaboration between FICC and NetworkIrlande, will open very soon with a deadline for receipt of applications by Friday 12th September.  This is a great opportunity to showcase your business achievements to the Franco-Irish business community and we hope many of you will apply this year. 

The awards gala dinner will take place in Dublin on Thursday 13th November at the Shelbourne so “save-the-date” for now if you plan to travel for this celebration of outstanding business performance and bilateral trade between Ireland and France.

There is lots more to read here, so bonne lecture et à très bientôt!

Cliona McGowan

Director / Directrice Générale

Wednesday 25 June 2025 • NETWORKING

EU Social Mixer - Round 2

We are excited to welcome you to a special EU Social Mixer - Round 2, in cooperation with fellow EU Chambers based in Dublin.

Schedule : - 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Place : The Bridge 1859 - Dublin 4

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

We were delighted to host our Business Lunch at the beautiful Anantara The Marker Dublin Hotel - a key gathering for our Franco-Irish business community.

With over 100 participants in attendance, this event was a wonderful opportunity to connect, exchange and strengthen business ties.

? We were honoured to welcome Jim Power leading Economist, Podcaster & Blogger as our keynote speaker. His insightful talk on the economic outlook and key market trends between France and Ireland sparked meaningful conversations and reflections among our members.

We also welcomed Barry Ward TD, recently appointed as the Covenor of the France-Ireland Parliamentary Friendship Group, who provided some insight into the Irish Government’s activities that further develop Franco-Irish relations.

A special thank you to Chris Smyth President of the France Ireland Chamber of Commerce and CEO of our official partner Perennial Freight, for his leadership and to Mary Ryan, our recently appointed Vice-President.

?A huge thank you to all our members and guests for your continued support and enthusiasm!

We look forward to welcoming you at our next events and to further strengthening the Franco-Irish business network.

? Pictures from the Business Lunch are now available here: https://lnkd.in/eizw7T55

Welcome to the France Ireland Chamber of Commerce (FICC) Leadership Digital & AI Enablement Series, brought to you in collaboration with Sia and FrenchTech Dublin.

This series is your go-to platform for engaging discussions and expert insights at the crossroads of leadership, digital innovation, and artificial intelligence. Featuring thought leaders, industry experts, and technology pioneers, our sessions explore the transformative impact of digital and AI across sectors—empowering our Franco-Irish business community to lead with confidence in an ever-evolving landscape.

The 5 episodes are published and can be found on our website!

Irish Ferries Freight is one of Ireland’s leading freight operators for both driver accompanied, trailer only units and trade vehicles on our served routes. Irish Ferries freight services are an integral element of Ireland’s international logistics chain. Our modern fleet and frequent sailings are designed to meet the needs of all our customers, with excellent on-board facilities for freight drivers, modern booking platform, and a dedicated freight support team, Irish Ferries Freight keeps your business moving.

Continued investment on the Dover – Calais route has seen the introduction of the Oscar Wilde into our fleet. Furthermore, with the commencement of our new space-share agreement, we now provide increased sailing frequency and, more importantly, less waiting times in port.

Our continued focus on trade links between Ireland and France is also demonstrated in our Direct services between Dublin and Cherbourg. We are pleased to announce that from 16^th June, Irish Ferries Freight will offer a daily service between Ireland and France, providing increased capacity and more flexibility for our customers business needs. The WB Yeats and the Isle of Inisheer will operate an unrivalled service to and from Dublin City, 7 days a week. Irish Ferries Freight are committed to continuous investment and improvement to our service and believe it will benefit our customers and the freight market.

NEW MEMBERS

New Member - June - 2025

Welcome HANNON PharmaLink (HPL), the pharma logistics division of the HANNON Group providing dedicated, GDP compliant & Pharma Logistics Solutions.

Offered by fellow FICC Member Data Cash Solution, this offer starts with a free 30-minute consultation to assess your data privacy needs and current compliance status.

Following the consultation, two tailored support options will be proposed — both available at preferential FICC member rates:
• Project-Based Support – For specific privacy and data protection initiatives.
• Ongoing DPO Support – For continuous compliance and data protection oversight.

For more information, see here!

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