Xeinadin acquires Kerry-based O’Rourke & Co to boost cloud-accounting and digital advisory services, strengthening its presence in Munster and across Ireland.
Xeinadin has strengthened its presence in Ireland with the acquisition of O’Rourke & Co, a Kerry-based cloud-accounting practice, as part of its ongoing investment in digital advisory services.
Founded in 2011, O’Rourke & Co specialises in cloud and digital accounting for small and medium-sized businesses. Its services include system design and migration to digital platforms, monthly management accounts, payroll, VAT, and year-end compliance. The firm also advises on EU and UK expansion, including VAT registration, cross-border selling, and OSS requirements.
“Their ability to build systems that evolve with business needs, particularly at a time when AI and new technologies are becoming normalised, is a significant strength in supporting our clients nationally”
The practice, headquartered in Killarney with an office in Cork, has doubled its headcount over the past five years. It serves clients across professional services, engineering, online retail, software, and medical sectors.
Digital expertise
Sandra Clarke, managing partner of Xeinadin Ireland, said the deal reflects growing demand for modern financial systems.
“Welcoming O’Rourke & Co to Xeinadin is another vital step forward in expanding our services in Ireland and the Munster region. Their digital expertise and strong reputation for building lasting client relationships were extremely attractive to us,” she said.
“Their ability to build systems that evolve with business needs, particularly at a time when AI and new technologies are becoming normalised, is a significant strength in supporting our clients nationally.”
O’Rourke & Co is the seventh firm to join Xeinadin’s Irish network this year, following Warren & Partners, KBG Accountants, FCC Accountants, FMCA Advisory, Folan & Co, and O’Reilly & Co.
The group committed €40 million to Ireland over an 18-month period in 2024, with the investment phase due to conclude in the first quarter of 2026. Further acquisitions are expected early next year, with a new round of strategic investment planned for 2026.
Seán O’Rourke, founder of O’Rourke & Co, said the move will benefit both clients and staff.
“Joining Xeinadin is a natural next step for our firm and our ambitious clients. What attracted us was their SME-first approach and their investment in future cloud technology in Ireland and the UK,” he said.
“Our clients retain the close working relationships they value while gaining access to a wider pool of experts and services across Ireland and the UK. For our team, it offers new development opportunities and the support of a nationwide network of like-minded professionals.”
Top image: Paul O’Connell , Xeinadin, Area Managing Partner; Sandra Clarke, Xeinadin, Ireland Managing Partner; Sean O’Rourke, O’Rourke & Co, and Donal McCarthy, Xeinadin, Ireland South Hub Managing Partner, pictured at O’Rourke & Co’s offices in Killarney
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