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Annual Dinner 2026

The Chartered Accountants Ireland Annual Dinner 2026 will take place in the Convention Centre, Dublin on Friday 30 January, and will unite the profession in one room – a rare and distinguished gathering that promises to be both inspiring and memorable.

This year’s theme is trusted leadership, and we are honoured to welcome Peter O’Mahony, former captain of Ireland, Munster, and the British & Irish Lions, as our guest speaker. Peter’s career exemplifies resilience, performance, and leadership at the highest level.

Why attend?

Network with peers from across the profession and beyond
Host clients in a distinguished setting
Recognise leaders and upcoming talent within your organisation
Celebrate the strength and influence of our profession together

Join us for an evening that transcends generations, embraces change, and pays tribute to the entire community of accountants.

Speakers

Special guest
Peter O’Mahony - rugby player

From Cork youth rugby to captaining his country and province, Peter O’Mahony’s career is marked by leadership, performance and longevity. A respected figure in Irish rugby’s modern era, he leaves a legacy of professionalism and example.
Peter’s legacy is that of a consummate professional and leader who contributed significantly to both his club and country. In February 2025 he announced his retirement from international rugby following the Six Nations, and he also retired from professional rugby at the end of the 2024–25 season.
Playing primarily as a flanker, he combined physicality with tactical awareness. His leadership qualities were widely recognised: he captained his school, his club’s youth sides, Munster, Ireland, and also led in Lions contexts. His playing style was characterised by strong tackling, competitive breakdown work and stepping up in big moments.

MC
Joanne Cantwell - radio and TV sports broadcaster

Joanne Cantwell is the anchor on The Sunday Game, having taken over from Michael Lyster in 2019. She also presents Saturday Sport with Des Cahill on RTÉ Radio One.
Joanne began her journalism career while still in DCU covering weekend sport on FM104. In 2001, she joined TV3 where she presented the Sports Tonight show. Joanne moved to RTÉ in 2007 where she has worked on a variety of TV and radio programmes, including Against the Head. In April 2016, she was the first woman to anchor RTÉ’s coverage of the Champions League. She was also the afternoon anchor for RTÉ's Olympic Games coverage in Rio.
Joanne was first called up to the Dublin Senior Panel when she was 16 and was part of the team that climbed from the third to the first division, earning an All-Star nomination along the way and a GAA scholarship to DCU.

Event details

Friday 30 January 2026
Drinks reception: 6.30pm
Dinner: 7.30pm sharp
Dress code: Black tie

Convention Centre Dublin Website: www.theccd.ie

If you have any questions about the dinner please contact the team:
Email: Dinner@charteredaccountants.ie

Bookings

Tables of 10 are priced at €3,250 and individual tickets are priced at €325.

Spaces are limited, please book below or email dinner@charteredaccountants.ie for large bookings.