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Odhrán Allen brought healthcare sector leadership to Association and Institutes Awards 2025 judging panel
Looking back at last year's awards, Odhrán Allen, CEO of the Association of Occupational Therapists of Ireland, brought healthcare sector expertise and regulatory knowledge to The Association and Institutes Awards 2025, assessing professional body excellence. His occupational therapy practice, regulatory governance experience, and healthcare sector leadership positioned him to evaluate how organisations translated professional purpose into member advocacy, organisational development, and strategic sectoral advancement.
Decode, Advocate, Protect: How Associations Can Help Irish SMEs Navigate the Regulatory Tide
The Small Firms Association warns that Irish SMEs are losing productive hours and money to a tsunami of regulatory requirements. Associations have a clear mandate to lead on compliance toolkits, member advocacy, and professional development.
Faculty of Medical Leadership and Management co-designs first national NHS leadership framework
FMLM has co-designed a landmark NHS Leadership and Management Framework establishing a national code of practice and competencies for all NHS leaders. The framework marks a significant expansion of professional bodies' role in setting public sector leadership standards.
ACCA publishes talent toolkit to help small accounting practices compete for next generation finance professionals
ACCA has published the SMP Talent Management Toolkit to help small and medium-sized accounting practices attract, develop, and retain finance talent amid AI disruption. The resource draws on global talent trends research and practitioner experience across six countries.
Northern Ireland Farriery Association partners with CAFRE to support early career farrier development
NIFA and CAFRE have delivered a structured early career development day for farriers in training and those within their first five years of practice. The event shows how associations can anchor professional development pipelines for emerging members.
Irish Whiskey Association director joins World Spirits Alliance board to represent smaller trade bodies
Irish Whiskey Association director Eoin Ó Catháin has joined the World Spirits Alliance board to represent smaller trade associations in global policy on trade, taxation, and geographic indications. The appointment extends IWA's influence in global spirits advocacy.
Athletics Ireland names Clonmel Healthcare as official partner to strengthen commercial portfolio
Athletics Ireland has named Clonmel Healthcare as its official healthcare partner, expanding a commercial portfolio that already includes 123.ie, Irish Life, and Vhi. The deal reflects the growing commercial strength of a governing body with more than 75,000 registered members.
Alan Leach brought fitness industry leadership to Association and Institutes Awards 2025 judging panel
Looking back at last year's awards, Alan Leach, CEO and Director of Marketing of West Wood Club, brought 35+ years of global fitness industry expertise and international business leadership to The Association and Institutes Awards 2025, assessing excellence across professional bodies advancing Ireland's business landscape. Looking back at the judging process, Alan Leach's background spanning fitness business strategy, global marketing authority, and international industry recognition positioned him to evaluate how organisations translated professional purpose into exceptional growth, innovation leadership, and sectoral influence competencies critical to identifying associations delivering genuine industry advancement beyond operational management.
Resilient but Uneven: What the Azets Ireland Business Barometer Means for Associations
Azets Ireland’s Q2 2026 Barometer finds business optimism at 7.2 out of 10, well above the UK’s 5.1, but smaller firms lag. With 82% citing AI as critical, Irish associations have a clear mandate to lead on capability, advocacy, and member growth.
IAPCO opens third Asia-Pacific Emerging Leaders Programme to build global talent pipeline
IAPCO has opened its third Asia-Pacific Emerging Leaders Programme, a six-module online initiative for member company employees across the region. The programme is part of a growing global talent pipeline strategy now extending to Latin America.
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