Newsletter   October 2025

 
 

Newsletter October 2025

 
 

EDITORIAL FICC

 

Dear FICC Members,

September has been a busy and exciting month at FICC, filled with engaging conversations, meaningful connections, and fresh opportunities to grow our community. 

We’re delighted to share a flashback to our Brittany Ferries Lunch, a convivial gathering that celebrated the strong links across the channel. Photos from the event are now available on our website—be sure to take a look!

For those who couldn’t join us live, the replay of our fireside chat with Mark Connolly of Murex is now available. Mark shared fascinating insights into leadership and innovation in financial services—don’t miss the chance to catch up on this inspiring discussion.

Looking ahead for October, we are eagerly preparing for the Ireland France Business Awards on November 13th. This flagship event is a highlight of our calendar, celebrating excellence and deepening the ties between our two business communities. Seats are filling fast—if you haven’t secured your place yet, now is the time!

A warm welcome goes out to our newest member, Hibernia Line, who join our network at an exciting time. We look forward to the opportunities and exchanges that lie ahead.

Finally, don’t miss the full list of upcoming FICC events—there are many more opportunities to connect, learn, and celebrate together before the year closes.

Thank you as always for your continued support and enthusiasm. We look forward to seeing many of you soon, whether online or in person.

Bonne lecture et à bientôt !

Cliona McGowan
Director / Directrice Générale

 
 

FLASHBACK TO BRITTANY FERRIES LUNCH

 
 

We were delighted to welcome over 100 guests aboard Brittany Ferries’ Pont Aven for this special networking lunch. Members of Cork Chamber, the France Ireland Chamber of Commerce, and representatives from across the Franco-Irish business community joined us for an afternoon of connection and collaboration.

A warm thank you to Brittany Ferries for their generous hospitality. You can find the pictures here.

A l'année prochaine ! 

 
 

Thursday 13 November 2025

Ireland France Business Awards 2025

Schedule : - 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM

 
Register
 
 

Thursday 16 April 2026 • CONFERENCE & SEMINAR

Conference: A Franco-Irish Dialogue on Europe's Security

Join the French Embassy for a Franco-Irish Dialogue on Europe’s Security from a comparative perspective, bringing together Irish and French experts.

 
 
 

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

 
 

REPLAY: FIRESIDE CHAT WITH MARK CONNOLLY, COUNTRY MANAGER MUREX

 
 

Hear Mark share his perspective on Murex’s journey, the company’s impact on the industry, and what lies ahead in a rapidly transforming financial landscape.

 
 

WARM WELCOME TO OUR NEW MEMBERS

 
 

NEW MEMBERS

New Members October 2025

Welcome to our new Members, Hibernia Line & JHG Consulting Services

 
 

NEWS

 
 

SECTORS & MARKETS

97% of exporters expect to expand into new markets - Enterprise Ireland

MEMBERS

FICC Patron - Decathlon Ireland CEO given responsibility for UK operations

 
 

ALSO

France’s National Strategy on Data and Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare (2025–2028)

MEMBERS

FICC Patron Alstom joins consortium to bid for Ireland’s MetroLink project

 
 

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