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Ifac joins international advisory alliance to strengthen agri-food client services

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Ifac, Ireland's agri-food accountancy co-operative, has become a founding member of the Pinion Global Network, a new international alliance of agricultural advisory firms. The move broadens Ifac's capacity to support clients navigating complex global agri-food markets.

Propertymark backs stronger landlord registration rules for Northern Ireland private rented sector

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Propertymark, the UK professional body for property agents, has backed proposals to strengthen Northern Ireland's Landlord Registration Scheme. The reforms carry direct implications for letting agents and property professionals operating in the private rented sector.

Best Membership Services category shines at The Association and Institutes Awards 2025

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Looking back to last year, the Best Membership Services category at The Association and Institutes Awards 2025 recognised three standout finalists delivering excellence in member engagement, professional development, and sector-specific support that strengthen practitioner capability across transport, education, and learning innovation sectors. These shortlisted organisations demonstrated how membership services extend beyond transactional benefits to create strategic infrastructure supporting practitioners navigating sector transformation, regulatory compliance demands, and rapid technological change whilst maintaining professional standards and sectoral influence.

From Experimentation to Execution: What Northern Ireland’s AI Leadership Means for Associations Across the Island

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Trinity College Dublin and Microsoft Ireland research finds Northern Ireland leading the island in AI adoption, literacy, and governance maturity. Irish associations have a clear mandate to close capability gaps and build responsible AI frameworks across both jurisdictions.

Association of Plastic Recyclers and ANIPAC sign cooperation agreement to advance Mexico circular economy

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

The US Association of Plastic Recyclers and Mexico's ANIPAC have signed a cooperation agreement to strengthen plastics recyclability and advance Mexico's circular economy. The deal shows how cross-border association bodies are harmonising recycling standards.

Superyacht Design and Naval Architecture Association launches with 12 founding studios

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

The Superyacht Design and Naval Architecture Association has launched with 12 founding studios, giving designers and naval architects their first dedicated collective voice on regulation and industry standards. The body fills a long-standing gap in the superyacht design sector.

Chartered Accountants Ireland elects Joan Curry as president at 138th AGM

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Chartered Accountants Ireland has elected Joan Curry as president at its 138th AGM, with the body supplying 62% of all new professional accountancy entrants in Ireland in 2025. The appointment arrives amid rising demand for qualified finance professionals across the island.

FAI confirms new full-time underage international coaching structure across development pathway

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

The FAI has overhauled its underage international coaching structure with nine full-time appointments spanning Under-15 to Under-19 level. The phase-based model replaces the traditional age-group approach to strengthen player development alignment across Irish football.

Fréamha Housing Association launches 2026–2030 strategic plan and organisational rebrand

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Donegal-based Fréamha Housing Association is launching its 2026–2030 strategic plan alongside a rebrand and new website in June. The plan sets out a vision for long-term growth, sustainability and energy-efficient housing delivery across eight counties.

IERC shortlisted for Best Collaboration Project at The Association and Institutes Awards 2025

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Spotlighted for strategic research partnership last year, the Irish Energy Research Council was shortlisted for Best Collaboration Project at The Association and Institutes Awards 2025, acknowledged for its comprehensive collaboration with Cork City Council addressing digital urban planning, renewable heat storage, energy communities, and residential retrofit programmes. The partnership's multi-project framework addressed critical knowledge gaps constraining Ireland's decarbonisation progress, bridging academic research capability with municipal implementation requirements whilst creating replicable models for how local authorities can leverage research infrastructure to accelerate climate action and energy transition at community scale.

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