CIPR Northern Ireland appoints Paula McNulty as Chair for 2026
CIPR Northern Ireland has appointed Paula McNulty Chart.PR, FCIPR as Chair for 2026. The role reinforces the institute's commitment to professional standards and member development across the region.
Chartered Accountants Ireland concludes Australian engagement programme
Chartered Accountants Ireland concludes a multi-city engagement programme in Australia meeting members and Irish stakeholders. The programme shows how professional accounting bodies support overseas members through international engagement initiatives.
Learning & Development Institute shortlisted for Best Institute of the Year at The Association and Institutes Awards 2025
Spotlighted for advancing the L&D profession last year, the Learning & Development Institute was shortlisted for Best Institute of the Year at The Association and Institutes Awards 2025, acknowledged for its strategic representation of over 2,000 professionals driving talent development and organisational learning across Ireland's diverse business sectors. The institute's cross-sector membership spanning commercial enterprises, consultancy practices, public services, education providers, and voluntary organisations positioned it as the authoritative voice for a profession increasingly central to workforce adaptability, skills transition, and organisational resilience amid rapid technological and economic change.
Ireland's Hidden Professional Majority: Why Associations Must Now Champion the Project Economy
Trinity Business School's Ireland's Project Economy 2026 reveals contractors earn 41% more than employees, yet face AI literacy gaps and rising loneliness. Irish associations have a clear opportunity to lead on CPD, community, and contractor recognition.
US local government management association partners with HomeServe for infrastructure support
HomeServe partners with the International City/County Management Association to support local government infrastructure. The partnership shows how associations deliver member value through corporate partnerships.
US baking associations agree affiliation to strengthen industry representation
The American Bakers Association and Retail Bakers of America agree a Letter of Intent for affiliation. The arrangement shows how trade associations structure strategic partnerships whilst maintaining independent brand identities and governance.
Sligo solicitor re-appointed to International Bar Association Council
Sligo solicitor Michele O'Boyle is re-appointed to the International Bar Association Council representing the Law Society of Ireland. The appointment shows how professional legal bodies maintain international representation through council membership.
Cork accountant appointed to Irish SME association board and national council
Cork accountant Cormac Fitzgerald joins the board and national council of the Irish Small and Medium Enterprises association. The appointment shows how business associations strengthen governance through sector-specialist expertise.
Swim Ireland secures Deloitte as Performance Programme partner through to LA 2028
Swim Ireland announces Deloitte as Performance Programme partner through to LA 2028. The three-year partnership shows how sports governing bodies leverage corporate partnerships to advance high-performance athlete development.
Irish Aviation Students Association shortlisted for Best Association of the Year at The Association and Institutes Awards 2025
Spotlighted for bridging education and industry last year, the Irish Aviation Students Association was shortlisted for Best Association of the Year at The Association and Institutes Awards 2025, acknowledged for its strategic approach to connecting aspiring aviation professionals with sector leaders through structured networking and career development initiatives. The association's comprehensive programming addressed critical workforce pipeline challenges within Ireland's aviation sector, creating direct pathways between academic training and industry employment whilst fostering mentorship relationships that accelerate professional readiness and reduce early-career attrition in a highly specialised field.
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