Annual Dinner 2025
We are thrilled to announce the much-anticipated Annual Dinner will take place at the Convention Centre Dublin on Friday, January 24, 2025. This valued event carries forward the tradition of celebrating our industry leaders.
We will come together to shine a light on the role our members play in every aspect of our economy and society.
Join us for an evening that transcends generations, embraces change, and pays tribute to the entire community of accountants.

Speakers
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Special Guest
Ken Murphy, FCA - CEO, Tesco |
- Ken joined the Board of Tesco PLC as Group Chief Executive in October 2020.
- Ken is a growth-orientated business leader with strong commercial, marketing and brand experience within retail and wholesale businesses. He has experience in global product brand management, product development, sales and marketing, sourcing, manufacturing and distribution.
- Prior to joining Tesco, Ken worked for Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc for over 20 years in a number of senior management roles across the business. Through his roles as executive vice president, chief commercial officer and president of global brands at Walgreens Boots Alliance, Ken had overall responsibility for brand strategy and the commercial offer in the retail businesses of Walgreens and Boots. He previously worked for Procter & Gamble and Coopers & Lybrand (now PwC).
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Sarah McInerney - Broadcaster, Journalist, Author
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- A graduate of Trinity College, with a degree in Politics and Philosophy, Sarah’s extensive media experience includes reporting and presenting for RTÉ, Newstalk, and the Sunday Times. She has anchored several flagship programs, including Morning Ireland and Drivetime on RTÉ Radio One, as well as The Sunday Show on Newstalk.
- In 2018, she was awarded the prestigious News Broadcaster of the Year award at the IMRO Radio Awards. She has also been a member of the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland’s Media Literacy Network, promoting media literacy in Ireland.
- Sarah has authored several publications, including a book, ‘Where No One Can Hear You Scream: A Memoir of Murder and Manslaughter.’ She has written for various prestigious publications, including The Irish Times and The Guardian.