Doing Business in Ireland

We work closely with the Embassy of Ireland in London, the Irish Consulates General in Cardiff and Edinburgh, and key Irish State agencies to promote trade, tourism, and inward investment.

We can:

• Support Irish companies which want to find and access new markets, and help with resolving commercial difficulties where possible
• Provide general advice on doing business locally and, through our network of contacts, pursue export and investment opportunities that will benefit Ireland
• Work to secure market access for Irish products in key sectors in high-growth and emerging markets

Team Ireland

With offices in Britain focused on inward investment and Irish exports across sectors, Enterprise Ireland, IDA Ireland, Bord Bia/the Irish Food Board, and Tourism Ireland are part of our Local Market Team. This team works together to maximise opportunities for Irish business interests.

The Consulate General in the North of England is co-located with Enterprise Ireland (EI), the Irish Government organisation responsible for developing and growing Irish enterprises in world markets. EI works in partnership with Irish enterprises to help them start, grow, innovate, and win export sales in global markets. In this way, EI supports sustainable economic growth, regional development, and secure employment. More information about EI’s office in Manchester is available here.

Irish Business Networks

We also work with invaluable existing networks within the Irish community in Britain, including a number of key partnerships with Irish business networks. These groups promote Irish business and economic interests through key contacts and business links across Britain and globally.