Welcome To The
US-Ireland
Partnership for Growth
Supporting US and Irish businesses to promote shared economic opportunity
About
The US-Ireland Partnership for Growth facilitates engagement between companies with operations in both the United States and Ireland, and government leaders dedicated to promoting shared economic opportunity.
Amid a complex global landscape, the Partnership recognizes Ireland as a vital U.S. economic partner and a key gateway to the European Union. U.S. companies account for more than two-thirds of foreign direct investment in Ireland. Through policy-driven advocacy and programs, the Partnership is committed to building on decades of progress to expand economic opportunity in both countries.
What We Do
Convene
We convene programs to support deeper relationships between leaders in government and business in both the United States and Ireland.
Collaborate
We work with industry and government leaders to amplify key issues and opportunities to accelerate economic growth both in the United States and Ireland.
Influence
By bringing decision makers together, a deeper understanding of how to achieve economic progress on both sides of the Atlantic is realized.
Founding Board Members
Ben English
Executive Director & Board Member
Eric Silva
Board Member
Reilly O’Connor
Board Member
Honorable Advisory Board Members
Honorable Enda Kenny, Former Taoiseach of Ireland
Honorable Patrick Murphy, Former Member of Congress (D-PA)
Honorable Tom Rooney, Former Member of Congress (R-FL)
Advisory Board Members
Lucinda Creighton, CEO, Vulcan Consulting
Timothy Curry, EVP Global Affairs, Stryk Global Diplomacy
Dawne Hickton, Chair and CEO Cumberland Additive, Inc.
Ian Hyland, President, Ireland Inc
Amanda Slater, SVP, Head of US Gov Affairs, Mastercard
2026 Event Calendar
March
16
St. Patrick’s Day Celebration
This celebration celebrates the visit of An Taoiseach and the Irish delegation as part of St. Patrick’s Day in Washington, DC. Partnership members, Members of Congress, Senior Staff and members of the business community gather for this unique event.
June
16-19
Congressional Staff Delegation to Dublin, Ireland
A cornerstone of the Partnership’s annual programming, the StaffDel to Dublin brings together a bipartisan group of senior Capitol Hill staff for high-level engagement around the U.S.–Ireland economic relationship. The program includes meetings with business partners and senior government officials central to advancing shared economic priorities.
Sept.
2026
Policy Engagement Forum
A Washington, DC gathering of policy makers, thought leaders, experts and Partnership members to further the mission of US-Ireland Partnership.
Dec.
2026
Year-End Celebration
A year-end Washington, DC gathering to celebrate the work of the Partnership with Members of Congress, Senior Staff and Partnership members.
Our Membership
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Contact Us
For more information or questions about the US-Ireland Partnership for Growth membership opportunities:
Vanessa Ide, Membership Director