EY Ireland reports revenues of €880 million and 4.4% growth on the island of Ireland for Financial Year 2026

• EY revenues on the island of Ireland were €880 million for the financial year to 30 June 2026; an increase of 4.4% on the €843 million reported in FY25 
• EY Ireland’s five-year compound annual growth rate stands at 15.7%  
• EY Ireland remains the #1 professional services firm on the island of Ireland   
• More than 5,600 people employed by EY across the island of Ireland
• Total GDP impact of EY €815 million across the island of Ireland

EY Ireland has reported continued growth with revenues of €880 million on the island of Ireland for the financial year to the end of June 2026 (“FY26”), up 4.4% from €843 million in the prior financial year. 

Revenue in the Republic of Ireland reached €810 million, an increase of 3.7% on last year’s revenue of €781 million. 

EY Ireland’s five-year compound annual growth rate stands at 15.7%, with the firm remaining the number one professional services firm on the island of Ireland.

In 2026, the Taoiseach, Micheál Martin, officially opened EY’s new headquarters at Wilton Park, Dublin, as well as EY’s expanded Cork offices on Lapps Quay, reflecting the firm’s deep commitment to meeting growing client demand and investing in our people and capabilities. 

EY Ireland’s headcount across the island stood at more than 5,600 on 30 June 2026, with almost 100 different nationalities working across all areas of the business. The firm now has 158 Equity Partners across the island of Ireland, including 144 in the Republic of Ireland.

Commenting on EY Ireland’s FY26 financial results, Frank O’Keeffe, Managing Partner, EY Ireland said:  

“EY Ireland delivered another solid performance in our most recent financial year to 30 June 2026, with the support of our dedicated EY Ireland team and with the trust placed in us by our clients.

Helping our clients as they navigate the challenges and opportunities presented by today’s unpredictable marketplace is something in which we take enormous pride. In our most recent financial year, we continued to grow across the firm while making significant investments in areas such as AI-powered solutions, deeper industry alliances and technology-enabled transformation, as well as talent and workforce capability.      

During the year, we expanded our Cork office and moved to our new headquarters at Wilton Park, Dublin. These offices allow us to leverage the latest cutting-edge technologies and facilities as we continue to stay focused on delivering premium quality and innovative services to our clients. We also promoted or progressed close to 1,400 people across our business and invested in over 304,000 hours of learning and development for our people.

As we look to our next financial year, we recognise that the external environment is changing at pace and we are confident that the investments we have made position our firm for the future. We remain more committed than ever to supporting our clients, our people and our communities.” 

Societal Impact Report

Today, EY Ireland also publishes its annual Societal Impact Report setting out how the firm creates long-term value for a wide range of stakeholders.

Frank O’Keeffe added: “In a challenging external environment, we continue to stay focused on our societal value agenda, as we support our clients, our people and the wider community.

As we mark five years of reporting on our societal impact, we recognise the progress made while acknowledging that there is more to do. We will continue working towards a future that is purposeful, sustainable and inclusive.” 

Key highlights from EY Ireland FY26 Societal Impact report include:

• €815 million economic impact: EY Ireland estimates its total GDP impact across the island of Ireland at €815 million
• 53% growth in regional employment (Cork, Galway, Limerick and Waterford): Regional employment has increased by 53% over the past four years, reflecting the firm’s continued investment in its regional footprint
• Helping clients navigate global change: In its first full year, EY Ireland’s Geopolitical Strategy Unit supported clients on issues ranging from tariffs to ongoing global conflicts, while the Four Futures sustainability initiative engaged more than 380 senior stakeholders, across the island of Ireland, on the implications of climate change for society
• €677,000 contributed to charitable causes (ROI): During FY26, EY Ireland firm, colleagues and partners contributed €677,000 through fundraising, sponsorships and direct payments, with colleagues & partners contributing 23,764 hours to societal initiatives and pro-bono work
• New charity partnerships: Make-A-Wish in the Republic of Ireland and Women’s Aid in Northern Ireland were announced as EY Ireland’s new charity partners from FY27
• Supporting the next generation through sport: EY Ireland is proud to join with EY US and EY UK as the Presenting Partner of the 2027 Junior Ryder Cup
• 29 years of entrepreneurship: This year marks the 29th year of the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™ programme in Ireland. Its community of more than 700 alumni collectively employs over 275,000 people and generates annual revenues exceeding €28 billion.