Consolidation driving opportunity across Ireland's mid-market

Consolidation continues to shape Ireland's M&A landscape, particularly across fragmented sectors such as healthcare, professional services and wealth management.

As businesses respond to succession challenges, evolving regulatory requirements and growing investment needs in areas such as technology, AI and cybersecurity, scale is becoming increasingly important. These trends are creating opportunities for strategic acquirers, private equity sponsors and other investors pursuing growth through M&A.

In the Irish Times Top 1000 Companies 2026 article, Corporate and M&A partners Darran Nangle and Phil Fogarty explore the factors driving consolidation and what businesses can expect as the market continues to evolve.

Read the full article to learn more about the trends shaping Ireland's M&A market and the opportunities emerging across key sector.

Date published: 25 September 2026