In Q1 2026, Irish private credit funds accelerated lending to high-growth sectors like AI and Big Data, with total corporate debt issuance matching all of 2025. Ireland’s rapid AIFMD II adoption, coupled with strategic initiatives such as the €2 billion Bank of Ireland–Kennedy Lewis buyout financing platform, cements the jurisdiction’s status as a leading European hub for private debt and credit strategies. Explore the latest regulatory, structural, and market trends shaping Ireland’s private credit landscape in this detailed analysis.
