Dains has appointed Áine Farrelly as Regional Finance Director for IrelanD

26th August 2025 / Press Release

John Fitzgerald, Chartered Tax Advisor and Partner at Dains Ireland in Dublin, expert in Irish tax compliance, audits, and corporate tax strategy

Dublin, 26th Aug 2025 – Dains has appointed Áine Farrelly as Regional Finance Director for Ireland, effective 1 August 2025. The appointment marks a key milestone in the firm’s Irish growth strategy following its rebrand from McInerney Saunders in April.

Áine brings over two decades of experience across accountancy practice and industry. In her new role, she will lead the financial performance and planning agenda for Dains Ireland, supporting commercial decision-making, operational rigour, and strategic growth.

The move comes as Dains Ireland expands both organically and through acquisition, engaging with independent Irish firms that look to join a wider group while retaining their local identity and leadership.

Neal Morrison, Regional Managing Partner for Ireland, said:
“Áine brings strong technical ability and sound commercial judgement, and I am delighted to welcome someone of her calibre to the firm. Her track record, including her previous role as COO in a Top 10 firm, brings exceptional insight that will be invaluable as we continue to invest, pursue selective acquisitions, and grow with discipline and impact.”

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Áine Farrelly added:
“With the rebrand from McInerney Saunders to Dains Ireland earlier this year, we are building on a strong foundation. I’m looking forward to supporting the next phase of growth and ensuring our finance function is aligned to that ambition.”

The firm is currently hiring for several roles across audit, tax, and advisory.

A similar appointment has been made in Scotland, where Susan Webb has been named Regional Finance Director, further strengthening Dains’ regional leadership across its UK and Ireland operations.

About Dains Ireland

Dains Ireland is a professional services firm based in North Dublin, formerly known as McInerney Saunders. The firm rebranded in April 2025 following its integration into the Dains Group, a growing UK and Ireland network of advisory-led accountancy and business services firms. Dains Ireland provides audit, tax, corporate finance and advisory services to a broad range of Irish SMEs and owner-managed businesses. The firm combines local expertise with the scale and resources of a wider group, delivering insight-led advice with a strong regional focus.