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Full coverage: Fitzgerald Power

“It’s a fantastic forum, not just for networking, but for sparking ideas, sharing real-world experiences”

Ahead of this year’s Real Deal conference, Ian Kehoe speaks with Brendan Traynor of Renatus Capital Partners and Noel Winters of Fitzgerald Power about the mood in the market, emerging deal trends, and why a resilient SME sector keeps Ireland punching above its weight.

Ian Kehoe
16th May, 2025 - 10 min read

Stuart Fitzgerald: What entrepreneurs do to look after their mental health

Before a business can deliver rewards for its founder, it is likely to raise significant mental health and lifestyle challenges. Here is some real-life advice from those who have been there.

Stuart FitzGerald
5th Feb, 2025 - 4 min read

Entrepreneurs’ disease and CEO imposter syndrome. Why the right way is the hard way

There’s an inflexion point for any growing SME where the business is just too small to bring in subject matter experts but too large to manage without them. You either plug the gap yourself or you stagnate, and the day you stagnate is the day your business goes into decline.

Stuart FitzGerald
11th Dec, 2024 - 4 min read

Fitzgerald Power could have tapped up private equity. Instead, it raised €2.5m from Irish investors

The accountancy firm has just raised €2.5m from five Irish investors. The money will be used by the Stuart Fitzgerald-led firm to expand in Ireland and the UK.

Tom Lyons
15th Nov, 2024 - 4 min read

Stuart Fitzgerald: The SME indicators look good. Let us hope an election does not mess it up

As inflation continues to fall, it appears that the damage done by the recent inflationary cycle is minimal. If elections don't mess it up, the near future looks assured.

Stuart FitzGerald
6th Nov, 2024 - 3 min read

“People want to close chapters and open new ones. That is going to drive activity”

In addition to running a private equity firm, Mark Flood is also the co-founder of The Real Deal conference. Ahead of this year’s event, he talks about industry trends, the Irish M&A outlook, and the thorny issue of valuations.

Ian Kehoe
13th May, 2024 - 11 min read

“In the UK, the hospitality-specific supports have been much better, much more targeted, and much more effective”

Stuart Fitzgerald has seen the pandemic from both sides – his restaurant chain Leon has suffered while his accountancy firm has thrived. He talks about dark kitchens, future expansion and why the hospitality sector needs tailored supports.

Cait Caden
15th Jul, 2021 - 7 min read
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