Xeinadin expands Irish operations with acquisition of Galway’s FCC Chartered Accountants.
Professional services firm Xeinadin has acquired FCC Chartered Accountants, a long-established Galway-based accounting practice, as part of its continued expansion across Ireland.
The acquisition brings FCC’s expertise in auditing, financial advisory, tax planning, and bookkeeping to Xeinadin’s growing network. FCC traces its origins to 1971 and was previously part of CAG Chartered Accountants before reorganizing in 2017.
“A firm of the calibre of FCC Chartered Accountants joining Xeinadin is another step forward in our growth in Ireland and the west of the country”
The Galway firm serves clients across retail, construction, manufacturing, food processing, hospitality, medical, and legal sectors. FCC has doubled its client base since 2021 while building a reputation for close, long-lasting client relationships.
A step forward
“A firm of the calibre of FCC Chartered Accountants joining Xeinadin is another step forward in our growth in Ireland and the west of the country,” said Sandra Clarke, managing partner of Xeinadin.
“Its unique expertise in providing advice in highly complex industries is a huge positive to our team and clients nationally. The firm is known for its hands-on personable approach to client concerns and pride themselves on their responsiveness.”
Clarke noted that FCC’s focus on small and medium enterprises aligns with Xeinadin’s approach. “FCC has a proven track record of client service, proactivity, and a commitment to looking after its people. Its client-centric ethos closely aligns with our values in Xeinadin, and we are delighted to have them as a part of our team of experts.”
FCC partners Dermot Callanan and Jonathan Colohan expressed enthusiasm about joining the larger firm. “Joining Xeinadin is a major step forward in the growth cycle for our firm,” they said in a joint statement. “We feel joining Xeinadin will greatly benefit our firm and our clients, who will now have access to a wider range of services and resources and an enhanced pool of experts from all over Ireland and the UK.”
The partners highlighted benefits for their staff as well. “It also gives our employees growth opportunities and access to highly experienced and motivated peers, which is a huge positive for their career path,” they added.
FCC co-founder Frank Fahy will remain involved as the firm rebrands to Xeinadin. “His drive and determination to constantly deliver high-quality client service is imprinted within the ethos of both of us, and our staff, and has given us the reputation that we have in the market,” Callanan and Colohan said.
This marks Xeinadin’s third acquisition in 2025, following the addition of Dublin-based Warren & Partners and KBG Accountants, which operates across Cavan, Leitrim and Longford. Xeinadin already maintains offices in Galway, and FCC’s addition will strengthen the firm’s presence in Galway city centre and surrounding counties.
Xeinadin ranks as the 18th largest accountancy firm in the UK according to Accountancy Daily’s Top 75 and is among the largest accounting firms in the Republic of Ireland. The firm received recognition as ‘Best Workplace for Change and Transformation’ in the Top 1% Workplace Awards 2024 and earned finalist status in multiple categories at the Irish Accountancy Awards 2025.
Main image: Dermot Callanan, Partner, FCC; Sandra Clarke, Xeinadin Ireland Managing Partner; and Jonathan Colohan, Partner, FCC, pictured in Galway
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