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Welcome to Dains Ireland
Our business philosophy is simple. We think smart, and we work smart. This means that we offer you the sort of professional advice that can genuinely transform your business by introducing simpler and more effective practices to your company.
Whether you’re a new start-up looking for book keeping or a tax accountant, a developing SME or already a successful business with ambitions to be bigger, we’d love to talk to you. We promise it’ll change the way you view your accountants forever.
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Latest Insights
Estate Taxes in Times of Loss: Guidance for Solicitors
When families lose a loved one, solicitors are often the first professionals they turn to for guidance. Legal matters come to the forefront, but so too do financial and tax responsibilities. These obligations can be complicated, and at a time of grief, they often feel...
Business Plus – Pensions, Employee Benefits and Workplace Wellbeing.
As part of the Business Plus Sectorial Report on Pensions, Employee Benefits and Workplace Wellbeing, Edel Collier, Payroll Manager at Dains Ireland, shared her insights. Can you share your thoughts on the progress to date with auto-enrolment (AE) and the new go-live...
From Start-Up to Global Scale: In Conversation with Tommy Kelly
From Start-Up to Global Scale: In Conversation with Tommy Kelly Hosted by Dains Ireland, in partnership with The Currency. Thursday, 23 October 2025, at 6.00 p.m. in the Crowne Plaza Hotel Dublin Airport for an evening of insight and connection. Planning to scale your...
Meet the Team

Donagh Waters
Audit Compliance Partner
Donagh joined McInerney Saunders in 2005 and is the firm’s Audit Compliance Partner with responsibility for overseeing the delivery of the firm’s audit and assurance services. Donagh has responsibility for a diverse portfolio which includes Irish subsidiaries of multinational groups, SMEs and Not-for-Profit clients.
Sector experience.

Donagh Waters
Audit Compliance Partner
Donagh joined McInerney Saunders in 2005 and is the firm’s Audit Compliance Partner with responsibility for overseeing the delivery of the firm’s audit and assurance services. Donagh has responsibility for a diverse portfolio which includes Irish subsidiaries of multinational groups, SMEs and Not-for-Profit clients.
Sector experience.

Donagh Waters
Audit Compliance Partner
Donagh joined McInerney Saunders in 2005 and is the firm’s Audit Compliance Partner with responsibility for overseeing the delivery of the firm’s audit and assurance services. Donagh has responsibility for a diverse portfolio which includes Irish subsidiaries of multinational groups, SMEs and Not-for-Profit clients.
Sector experience.
What our clients say
The team at Dains Ireland have always delivered a thoroughly professional and dedicated service and have proven to be a supportive and flexible business partner, taking the hassle out of payroll for Milano. We have no hesitation in recommending them to other businesses interested in outsourcing this important service to a firm they can rely on and trust.
They consistently deliver payroll that is accurate, efficient and compliant. It is one less thing to worry about and we would highly recommend them.
Let’s Talk About Your Firm’s Future
Dains Ireland is part of a growing network of like-minded firms across the UK and Ireland, each one proud of their roots, confident in their future, and strengthened by what we build together.
We’re here for firms who want to keep their identity while gaining access to deeper expertise, stronger systems, and a community of leaders shaping the next chapter of independent accountancy.
This is about backing great firms to go further with support, not interference.