AAB continues to expand in Ireland with acquisition of Ryan & Crowley

Leading professional services firm, AAB, has today announced the acquisition of Ryan & Crowley, a respected accountancy and advisory firm based in Dublin, further accelerating their ambitious growth strategy in Ireland.

Since securing investment from August Equity in 2021, AAB has more than trebled in size through a combination of strategic mergers and acquisitions alongside continued organic growth. The latest deal follows strategic investments across Ireland with Ormsby & Rhodes in January 2025 and FPM in May 2022.

Emma Lancaster, Chief Executive at AAB said: “Ireland is a key growth market for us and this latest acquisition reflects our long-term commitment to building a significant presence here. Conor and the Ryan & Crowley team share our passion for delivering smart, proactive advice. Both teams pride themselves on developing deep relationships with clients who value what we do.”

Ryan & Crowley, led by Managing Partner Conor Ryan, brings decades of expertise supporting entrepreneurial and family-owned businesses, with a strong reputation for personal service and deep client relationships.

Conor Ryan, Managing Partner at Ryan & Crowley, commented: “This is a truly exciting opportunity for our team and our clients. The shared values and commitment to delivering exceptional service made this a natural fit. We look forward to expanding our offering and capabilities with the support, resources and wider network of Ormsby & Rhodes and AAB.”

The acquisition brings AAB Group’s Irish headcount to over 200 people and follows a series of successful deals across the UK and Ireland. AAB now employs more than 1,000 people across the UK and Ireland.

The rapid growth journey is set to continue as part of delivering its ambitious growth strategy for 2030.