The Real Deal

Ireland's Leading Premier SME Conference
06.05.2026
Goffs, Co. Kildare
Hosted by Matt Cooper

[The Real Deal @TheRealDealConf]

(2/2)

Partners:
@AccountantsFP | @bankofireland | @RenatusCapital

Sponsors:
@thecurrency | @BWSLaw | @ThePanelDublin | @DavyGroup | @HowdenIreland | @Nostra_ie | @PolestarCars Ireland

#IrishBusiness #SME #Entrepreneurship

[The Real Deal @TheRealDealConf]

(1/2)
That's a wrap on #TheRealDeal2026.

@Goffs1866 delivered today. 1,000 people. Four sessions. Conversations that will matter long after today.

Thank you to everyone who came out to Kildare - speakers, attendees, sponsors.

See you next year.

[The Real Deal @TheRealDealConf]

M&A in Sport panel at #TheRealDeal2026.

Two founders who built world-class businesses from Ireland, scaled globally &sold at the top:

Sean O'Connor - @statsports & Mickey O'Rourke - @SetantaSportsTV & @PremSportsTV

🎙️ @cooper_m

@RenatusCapital @AccountantsFP @bankofireland

[The Real Deal @TheRealDealConf]

The conversations between sessions are half the reason 1,000 people show up every year.

@Goffs1866 at lunchtime - deals being discussed, introductions being made, ambition in the air.

@RenatusCapital | @AccountantsFP | @bankofireland
#TheRealDeal2026 #IrishBusiness #SME

[The Real Deal @TheRealDealConf]

Session two #TheRealDeal2026.

The SaaS Journey - @amdenn, co-founder @altifyinc , joins @cooper_m.

Founded in Dublin in '05. Scaled internationally. Sold to Upland in '19 for c.$84m. Building again with Blazer.
@AccountantsFP | @bankofireland | @RenatusCapital | @thecurrency

[The Real Deal @TheRealDealConf]

"You have two choices: fold up the tent or fix it"

🎙️Tommy Kelly, Founder of ESW at #TheRealDeal2026

Tommy Kelly on the importance of resilience and how to deal with a crisis in business.

@AccountantsFP | @bankofireland | @RenatusCapital | @thecurrency

#IrishBusiness

[The Real Deal @TheRealDealConf]

#TheRealDeal2026 has kicked off @Goffs1866, Co. Kildare.

Line-up:
– Keynote with Tommy Kelly (ESW)
– @amdenn (previously co-founder @altifyinc)
– Sean O’Connor (@STATSports) & Mickey O’Rourke (@SetantaSportsTV/ @PremSportsTV )
🎙️ @cooper_m as MC

More updates to follow!

[The Real Deal @TheRealDealConf]

(2/2)
Missed out on tickets? Join waitlist ➡️ https://t.co/xH4ZlT6adr

Agenda➡️ https://t.co/Ly9016QwAW

Thanks:
Partners: @RenatusCapital, @AccountantsFP & @bankofireland. Sponsors: @thecurrency, @BWSLaw, @ThePanelDublin, @Nostra_ie, @DavyGroup, @HowdenIreland, @Polestar Ireland

[The Real Deal @TheRealDealConf]

(1/2)
One week to go. #TheRealDeal2026 next Wednesday, 6 May at @Goffs1866, Co. Kildare.

Line-up:
– Keynote with Tommy Kelly (ESW)
– @amdenn (previously co-founder @altifyinc)
– Sean O’Connor (@STATSports) & Mickey O’Rourke (@SetantaSportsTV/ @PremSportsTV )
🎙️ @cooper_m as MC

[The Real Deal @TheRealDealConf]

(2/2)
Come and join us at Ireland's premier #SME event.

➡️ Agenda: https://t.co/Ly9016QwAW

Thanks to:
Partners: @RenatusCapital, @AccountantsFP & @bankofireland. Sponsors: @thecurrency, @BWSLaw, @ThePanelDublin, @Nostra_ie, @DavyGroup, @HowdenIreland, @Polestar Ireland

[The Real Deal @TheRealDealConf]

(1/2)
📢#TheRealDeal2026 is now fully booked.

A full house of business leaders awaits, with Tommy Kelly, @amdenn, Sean O’Connor & Mickey O’Rourke, hosted by @cooper_m.

🎟️Missed out on tickets? Join the waitlist:
https://t.co/xH4ZlT6adr
🗓️ May 6th | 📍 @Goffs1866

[The Real Deal @TheRealDealConf]

(2/2)
🎟️https://t.co/6poZBzU7Q1
📍May 6th @Goffs1866.
🎙️Moderated by @cooper_m.

Huge thanks to:
Partners:@RenatusCapital, @AccountantsFP & @bankofireland. Sponsors: @thecurrency, @BWSLaw, @ThePanelDublin, @Nostra_ie, @DavyGroup, @HowdenIreland, @Polestar Ireland

[The Real Deal @TheRealDealConf]

(1/2)
The full line-up for #TheRealDeal2026 is confirmed.

Featuring:
- Keynote with Tommy Kelly (former CEO ESW)
- @amdenn (previously co-founder @altifyinc) - The SaaS Journey
- M&A in Sport with Sean O’Connor (@STATSports) & Mickey O’Rourke (@SetantaSportsTV/ @PremSportsTV)

[The Real Deal @TheRealDealConf]

(2/2)
So come and join us at Ireland's premiere #SME event!
🗓️ May 6th
📍 @Goffs1866.

Thanks to:
Partners:@RenatusCapital, @AccountantsFP & @bankofireland. Sponsors @thecurrency, @BWSLaw, @ThePanelDublin, @Nostra_ie, @DavyGroup, @HowdenIreland, @Polestar Ireland

[The Real Deal @TheRealDealConf]

Looking back at some great moments from last year’s event.

#TheRealDeal2026 is shaping up to sell out - we look forward to seeing you there. Hosted once again by @cooper_m.
Tickets are still available - don't miss out!
🎟️https://t.co/6poZBzU7Q1

[The Real Deal @TheRealDealConf]

(2/2)
Join us at Ireland's premiere #SME event!
📍May 6th @Goffs1866.
🎙️Moderated by @cooper_m.

Thanks to:
Partners:@RenatusCapital, @AccountantsFP & @bankofireland. Sponsors @thecurrency, @BWSLaw, @ThePanelDublin, @Nostra_ie, @DavyGroup, @HowdenIreland, @Polestar Ireland

[The Real Deal @TheRealDealConf]

(1/2)
We welcome @amdenn to #TheRealDeal2026.

Previously co-founder @altifyinc, she joins a strong line-up including Sean O’Connor (@STATSports) & Mickey O'Rourke (@SetantaSportsTV/ @PremSportsTV ). The day opens with keynote Tommy Kelly (ESW).

🎟️https://t.co/6poZBzU7Q1

[The Real Deal @TheRealDealConf]

(2/2)
Join us at Ireland's premiere #SME event on May 6th @Goffs1866.

Thanks to:
Partners:@RenatusCapital, @AccountantsFP & @bankofireland. Sponsors @thecurrency, @BWSLaw, @ThePanelDublin, @Nostra_ie, @DavyGroup, @HowdenIreland, @Polestar Ireland

[The Real Deal @TheRealDealConf]

(1/2)
Mickey O'Rourke joins #TheRealDeal2026!

Founder of @SetantaSportsTV now @PremSportsTV. He joins the 'M&A in Sport' panel with Sean O’Connor (@STATSports). The day opens with keynote Tommy Kelly.

🎙️Moderated by @cooper_m.
🎟️https://t.co/6poZBzU7Q1

[The Real Deal @TheRealDealConf]

(2/2)
Join us at Ireland's premiere #SME event on May 6th @Goffs1866.

Thanks to:
Partners:@RenatusCapital, @AccountantsFP & @bankofireland. Sponsors @thecurrency, @BWSLaw, @ThePanelDublin, @Nostra_ie, @DavyGroup, @HowdenIreland, @Polestar Ireland

[The Real Deal @TheRealDealConf]

We're pleased to welcome Sean O'Connor, Co-Founder of @STATSports, to our speaker line up at #TheRealDeal2026. He'll join our 'M&A in Sport' panel, moderated by @cooper_m. Tommy Kelly, former CEO of ESW, starts TRD26 with 'Legend of Business' interview.
🎟️ https://t.co/6poZBzU7Q1