Galway accountancy firm FCC joins financial services group Xeinadin
This is the third firm to join Xeinadin in 2025, following Dublin-based Warren & Partners and KBG Accountants, across Cavan, Leitrim and Longford, joining earlier this year.
Xeinadin already has offices in Galway before FCC's addition.
FCC was previously part of CAG Chartered Accountants (Crescent Accountancy Group) with clients based in retail, construction, manufacturing, food processing, hospitality, legal and medical industries. The practice can trace its origins in the accountancy profession back to 1971. Following a reorganisation of the old practice in 2017, FCC Chartered Accountants was formed.
FCC's client base has doubled since 2021. FCC co-founder Frank Fahy, will remain involved as the company rebrands to Xeinadin.
'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. Its unique expertise in providing advice in highly complex industries is a huge positive to our team and clients nationally," said Xeinadin managing partner Sandra Clarke.
In March 2025, Xeinadin was named as the 18th largest accountancy firm in the UK in the Accountancy Daily Top 75 and is one of the largest firms of accountants in the Republic of Ireland.
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