Companies Registration Office
Week of 2026-W19
Irish Corporate Affairs Weekly
CRO Company Formations, Business Names & Financial Filings — Week of 4–10 May 2026
Source: CRO | Period: 2026-05-04 to 2026-05-10
0 Companies Active, 0 Filings in the Queue — and Shannon's Aviation Leasing Machine Keeps Flying
The week of 17–24 February 2026 brought 0 companies through the CRO's record system — a mix of annual return filers, status changes, and newly registered external entities signalling continued inbound investment. The most striking data point sits not in the formation numbers but in the financial filings queue: 0 financial statements received in the most recent processing batch, with Shannon's aircraft leasing cluster — the Einn Volant series — delivering some of the most detailed accounts in the pile. Meanwhile, 0 new business names registered this week tell a different story: a grassroots economy of sole traders, AI consultants, and wellness practitioners incorporating across every county in Ireland.
By the Numbers
| Metric | Value | Signal |
|---|---|---|
| Companies with CRO activity (week) | 0 | Steady |
| New business names registered | 0 | Active |
| Financial reports filed (batch) | 0 | Processing |
| External companies newly registered | 10+ | Inbound |
| Companies in Liquidation (visible) | 3 | Stress |
| Einn Volant 1 revenue (FY2025) | $25.4m | Stable |
| Einn Volant 4 profit swing (FY2025) | +$12.1m | Turnaround |
| Goodbody operating profit (FY2025) | €16.1m | +100% |
The CRO Landscape: Annual Returns, External Entrants, and the Filing Backlog
The week of 17–24 February 2026 was dominated by annual return filers — companies meeting their statutory compliance deadlines — rather than fresh incorporations. The CRO's record system captured 0 companies in this seven-day window, the vast majority updating their annual return dates or filing accounts. What stands out is the mix: legacy Irish companies founded in the 1980s filing alongside newly registered external entities from the UK, Latvia, Bulgaria, and the Cayman Islands. Ireland's company register is not just a domestic ledger; it is a live map of global capital flows. The external company registrations are particularly telling. In a single batch on 23 February, six foreign entities registered Irish branches: Toshiba TEC U.K. Imaging Systems Limited (Dublin 7), Foodnet Limited (Cork), Vantive Limited (Castlebar), Zauner Mission Critical Ltd (Dublin), Sunrise Fire Limited (Renvyle, Galway), and SSI Schafer SIA (Ballsbridge). This is Ireland as a gateway economy: companies from across Europe and beyond establishing a legal presence here, whether for distribution, services, or regulatory access.
Notable Companies Active This Week
| Company | Type | Capital | Location | Signal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eircom Limited | LTD | €750m auth. | Dublin 8 | Annual Return |
| IBM Ireland Product Distribution Limited | LTD | €39.2m issued | Mulhuddart, D15 | Annual Return |
| Vinmoe Traders Limited | LTD | €6m auth. | Drogheda, Louth | Annual Return |
| Connaught Electronics Limited | LTD | €5m auth. | Tuam, Galway | Annual Return |
| Chanelle Medical Unlimited Company | ULC | €254k auth. | Loughrea, Galway | Annual Return |
| Publisher Services Limited | LTD | €100 auth. | Dublin 2 | Liquidation |
| Carranore Limited | LTD | €127k auth. | Dublin 2 | Liquidation |
| Vantive Limited | External | — | Castlebar, Mayo | New Registration |
Sector Breakdown: Business Names Registered This Week
The 0 new business names registered in the week of 17–24 February 2026 span every sector of the Irish economy, from construction and healthcare to digital services and food. The top sectors by registration volume:
Financial Performance: Notable Filings This Period
The financial reports batch received in April 2026 (covering accounts filed for periods ending in 2025) includes 0 documents. The most substantive filings — those with multi-page accounts and detailed P&L data — come from the aviation leasing and financial services sectors. Below are the most notable companies by revenue:
| Company | Revenue | Profit/(Loss) | Total Assets | Employees | Auditor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Einn Volant 1 FY2025 | $25.4m | ($1.8m) | $254.1m | 0 (managed) | Ernst & Young |
| Einn Volant 4 FY2025 | $9.8m* | $9.8m | $36.6m | 0 (managed) | Ernst & Young |
| Goodbody Stockbrokers | €110.9m | €16.1m | — | — | — |
| Eircom Limited | — | — | — | — | — |
| IBM Ireland Product Distribution | — | — | — | — | — |
*Einn Volant 4 profit reflects disposal of two aircraft held for sale. Revenue figure represents operating profit before tax.
The Connections: What the CRO Data Alone Cannot Tell You
The CRO register is a snapshot, not a story. The real intelligence comes from connecting what companies file with what they do, who owns them, and what the courts and markets are saying about them in the same period. This week, three themes emerge from the cross-index data: the quiet dominance of Shannon's aviation leasing economy, the accelerating AI incorporation wave in regional Ireland, and the ongoing stress in legacy media and print businesses. Each tells a different story about where Irish corporate activity is heading.
The Radar: Three Signals Worth Watching
The Deep Dive: Shannon's Invisible Billions and Goodbody's Governance Moment
Two companies dominate this week's deep dive: one is a Shannon-based aircraft leasing SPV that holds $254m in assets and employs nobody, and the other is Ireland's oldest stockbroker, now doubling its profits under the ownership of AIB. Both tell us something important about how Ireland's corporate economy actually works — and who benefits from it.
Einn Volant Aircraft Leasing Ireland 1 Limited — The Invisible Billions of Shannon
Einn Volant Aircraft Leasing Ireland 1 Limited (company 615894) is registered at Aviation House, Shannon, Co. Clare — the same address as dozens of other aircraft leasing entities. It has two directors, no employees, and $254m in assets. Its FY2025 accounts, filed in April 2026 and audited by Ernst & Young, reveal a company that is simultaneously highly profitable at the operating level and loss-making at the bottom line — a structure that is entirely by design.
| Metric | FY2025 | FY2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue (operating lease income) | $25.4m | $25.4m | Flat |
| Operating profit | $10.7m | $10.7m | Flat |
| Interest expense (group) | ($12.9m) | ($15.3m) | Improving |
| Net loss before tax | ($2.1m) | ($4.5m) | Narrowing |
| Flight equipment (net book value) | $246.9m | $259.1m | Depreciating |
| Total assets | $254.1m | $267.7m | Declining |
| Amounts due to group (RCA) | $162.3m | $173.9m | Reducing |
| Employees | 0 | 0 | SPV |
The question for the 2026 accounts: as the revolving credit agreement with the parent group matures toward its 2031 expiry, will the interest burden continue to fall — and will the company finally turn a net profit?
Key People This Period
| Name | Role | Notable Activity | Connections |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jennifer Curtin | Director | Approved FY2025 accounts for Einn Volant 1 & 3 (8 Apr 2026). $254m in assets under directorship. | Einn Volant 1, Einn Volant 3 |
| Sean Jackson | Director | Co-director of Einn Volant 1. Limerick-based. Approved FY2025 accounts 8 April 2026. | Einn Volant 1 |
| Martin Tormey | Director | Goodbody director since Aug 2021. Oversaw profits doubling to €16.1m in FY2025. | Goodbody Stockbrokers |
| Paula Kelleher | Independent NED | Appointed 14 January 2026 — new governance appointment as profits doubled. | Goodbody Stockbrokers |
| Simon Howley | Director (Head of Wealth Mgmt) | Head of wealth management at Goodbody. Director since Dec 2022. | Goodbody Stockbrokers |
| Oliver Loomes | Director | Director of Eircom (€750m authorised capital) since Feb 2022. Annual return filed this week. | Eircom Limited |
One to Watch: Goodbody Stockbrokers Unlimited Company
Goodbody Stockbrokers Unlimited Company
| Metric | FY2025 | FY2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue | €110.9m | €92.4m |
| Operating profit | €16.1m | €7.8m |
| Fee income | €74.9m | €57.6m |
| Commission income | €17.3m | €14.9m |
| Trading income | €2.8m | €0.2m |
| Admin expenses | €96.8m | €86.2m |
| London branch turnover | €5m+ | €3.7m |
What they do: Goodbody Stockbrokers is Ireland's oldest stockbroking firm, founded in 1877 and now wholly owned by AIB Group. It provides wealth management, stockbroking, investment banking, and corporate finance services from its Dawson Street headquarters and a London branch. As an unlimited company (ULC), it is not required to file public accounts — the figures above come from the Business Post's reporting on the FY2025 results.
Why it matters: Goodbody's profit doubling is not just a good year — it is a structural shift. Trading income rebounded from €209k to €2.8m, suggesting the firm is benefiting from increased market volatility and client activity driven by geopolitical uncertainty. The appointment of two new independent non-executive directors in early 2026 — Paula Kelleher and Joan Kehoe — signals AIB is professionalising the governance structure ahead of what may be a period of further growth or a strategic review. Goodbody's London branch growing from €3.7m to €5m+ in turnover is a quiet internationalisation story that deserves more attention.
The number that matters: €2.8m in trading income in 2025, up from €209k in 2024 — a 13x increase. This is the most volatile line in any stockbroker's P&L, and it drove most of the profit improvement. The question for 2026: can Goodbody sustain this level of trading income in a market that may normalise, or will the cost base (€96.8m in admin expenses) become a drag if revenues soften?
The Broader Picture: Courts, Property, and the Week Ahead
The Irish Courts
The Irish High Court delivered 111 judgments in the first quarter of 2026, with a notable concentration of business-relevant cases in late March. Two cases stand out for corporate readers: the enforcement of a construction contract adjudication against a property investment company, and the refusal of a stay on a regulatory investigation into TikTok's parent company. Together, they illustrate two of the most active fault lines in Irish commercial law — construction payment disputes and digital platform regulation.
| Citation | Parties | Subject | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|---|
| [2026] IEHC 195 | BMC Renovation v Gael Property Investments | Construction contract enforcement | €119k judgment enforced under Construction Contracts Act 2013. "Pay now, argue later" principle upheld. |
| [2026] IEHC 196 | Bytedance v Coimisiún na Meán | DSA regulatory investigation stay | Court refused to halt Coimisiún na Meán's DSA investigation into TikTok. Public interest prevailed over ByteDance's rights. |
| [2026] IEHC 189 | O'Callaghan v Pepper Finance Corporation | Mortgage/finance dispute | Pepper Finance Corporation (Ireland) DAC named as respondent. Mortgage enforcement litigation continues to flow through the courts. |
Property Markets & Plans
The week of 17–24 February 2026 saw 323 residential property transactions recorded in the Property Price Register, with an average price of €435,119 and a median of €358,000. The top of the market was dominated by Clontarf, Dublin 3, where two properties transacted above €1.5m in the same week — a signal that prime coastal Dublin continues to attract premium buyers despite broader affordability pressures. The Business Post reported this week that US investor Kennedy Wilson bought out co-owner Cain International's 50% stake in Coopers Cross, the North Dublin docklands development, for $24m — a transaction that underscores continued institutional appetite for Dublin commercial real estate.
| Address | Price | Date | Signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| 150 Castle Ave, Clontarf, Dublin 3 | €2,270,000 | 19 Feb 2026 | Premium |
| 27 Kincora Rd, Clontarf, Dublin 3 | €1,525,000 | 20 Feb 2026 | Premium |
| 43 Cloister Ave, Blackrock, Dublin | €826,500 | 19 Feb 2026 | Upper Market |
| 3 Londonbridge Rd, Sandymount, Dublin 4 | €650,000 | 20 Feb 2026 | D4 Market |
| Coopers Cross, North Dublin Docklands | $24m (50% stake) | May 2026 | Institutional |
The Week Ahead
The week of 17–24 February 2026 tells a story of two Irelands operating simultaneously. The first is the institutional Ireland: Canadian pension funds leasing aircraft through Shannon SPVs, AIB-owned stockbrokers doubling their profits, and US real estate investors consolidating their Dublin docklands positions. The second is the grassroots Ireland: sole traders in Carlow, Cork, and Galway incorporating AI consultancies and wellness clinics, one business name at a time. Both are real. Both are growing. The question is whether the proceeds of the first are finding their way into the second.
What to watch in the coming weeks:
Einn Volant 2 and 3 accounts are expected to follow — watch for whether the cluster's aggregate interest burden continues to fall as the revolving credit facility matures toward 2031. Vantive Limited's Castlebar registration is the first formal signal of the post-Baxter entity's Irish footprint — watch for employment announcements from the Mayo facility. And the ByteDance v Coimisiún na Meán judicial review substantive hearing will determine whether Ireland's media regulator has the reach to investigate one of the world's largest tech platforms — a case that every multinational with an Irish subsidiary should be watching closely.