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On 29 June 2026, Emerald Strategy Partners (ESP) was delighted to welcome a delegation from the Shanghai Institute for Science of Science (SISS) to our Dublin office — a visit that reflects the deepening of research and innovation ties between Ireland and China. Founded in January 1980, SISS is one of China’s earliest soft-science research institutes and today stands among Shanghai’s key think tanks. With a team of roughly 85 researchers — including 41 doctorate holders and a

Emerald Strategy Partners (ESP) is pleased to announce a new partnership with LEC Robotics, securing exclusive distribution rights for the LEC service robotics range across the Irish market. The agreement positions ESP as the single point of access in Ireland for one of the most capable service robotics line-ups available today, spanning professional cleaning, food service, heavy delivery, and automated coffee. The partnership is a natural extension of ESP’s role as a

Emerald Strategy Partners (ESP) is delighted to announce the signing of an exclusive Irish partnership agreement with ChinaMarket (中国大集), one of China's most powerful state-backed wholesale trade platforms. This milestone agreement makes ESP the exclusive gateway for Irish businesses seeking to access the ChinaMarket ecosystem — meaning Irish companies looking to enter the Chinese market can now do so through a single, trusted, and fully supported route. ChinaMarket is built

Emerald Strategy Partners (ESP) is proud to share that its founders, Conor Farrelly and Luke Middleton, were formally awarded the Freedom of the City of London on 20 February during a ceremony held at the historic Guildhall in London. The Freedom of the City is one of the oldest surviving traditional ceremonies in the United Kingdom, with origins dating back more than 700 years. It recognises individuals who have made significant contributions to public life, commerce, or soc

On 16th February, Emerald Strategy Partners (ESP) was delighted to attend the Chinese New Year Gala 2026 at the National Concert Hall, Dublin, following a kind invitation from the Chinese Embassy in Ireland. The evening marked a vibrant and meaningful celebration of the Year of the Horse, bringing together representatives from diplomacy, business, culture, and the wider Irish–Chinese community in the heart of Dublin. We were honoured to attend at the invitation of Zhao Xiyuan

On Friday, 6th February, Emerald Strategy Partners (ESP) was honoured to attend the prestigious 48 Group Icebreakers Chinese New Year Dinner 2026 at The Dorchester in London, celebrating the arrival of the Year of the Horse and the enduring friendship and engagement between the United Kingdom and China. Now in our second consecutive year attending this distinguished event, ESP was proud to once again join an evening that brings together senior leaders from business, governmen

ESP recently welcomed a senior delegation from the Center for Oceans Law and Policy at the National Institute for South China Sea Studies (NISCSS) . NISCSS is one of China’s leading national research institutes, advising government and industry on ocean governance, international cooperation, and regional development strategies. The purpose of the meeting was to explore practical pathways for deeper Sino–Irish business collaboration , particularly in sectors where Ireland’s st

In September 2025 , Emerald Strategy Partners (ESP), together with Wind Energy Ireland (WEI) , was honoured to host a high-level...

Emerald Strategy Partners (ESP) is delighted to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Shenzhen Talent...

In September 2025 , Emerald Strategy Partners (ESP) was proud to co-host the Shandong–Ireland Economic & Trade Cooperation Exchange...