About

For more than 85 years, Ireland and Canada have maintained strong trade links, strengthened by the increasing Irish diaspora in British Columbia. With over 20,000 Irish emigrants now calling Greater Vancouver home, the community continues to grow. In response, the Ireland-Canada Chamber of Commerce Vancouver (ICCCVan) was founded in 2017 to support Irish professionals by offering networking opportunities, business connections, and resources to help them succeed in the local economy.

What We Do

The ICCCVan is a not-for-profit organization that represents, supports and encourages the Irish business community in Vancouver.

The ICCCVan was created to promote, connect, and support Irish professionals and business owners in Vancouver and support trade development between Ireland and Canada. We are the only Irish professional networking organization in Vancouver, offering members a variety of opportunities to promote their business, as well as numerous opportunities for professional education and development. Through our business community and events, professionals of all levels can grow their networks and seek the support of fellow members.

Our Community

We aim to foster and promote a sense of community and connection among Irish professionals and entrepreneurs living in Vancouver. Are you looking to grow your network and create business opportunities? Become a member today!  Through our member directory and sponsorship opportunities, we support and promote our members’ interests and endeavours.

Are you looking to grow your network and create business opportunities? Become a member today!

Our Mission

Whether you are brand new to the city, established here for a decade, or have a  connection to the Irish community, our mission is the same-to provide value and support to our members by creating business opportunities and connecting talented people throughout Vancouver and beyond. The ICCCVan focuses on the promotion of trade and commerce for Vancouver-based Irish businesses between Canada and Ireland. The Canadian European Trade Agreement (CETA) has created opportunities for businesses to expand into Irish and European  markets. Working within CETA, we work to promote trade and commerce between Ireland and Canada and advance the business interests of our members.

Meet our board

Alan Bradley

Vice President

Alan moved to Vancouver in 2012 from Dublin after a few years travelling and working abroad in New Zealand, Australia

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Alan Cosgrave

Treasurer

Originally from Wexford, Alan moved to Canada in late 2012. Alan has served on the board of ICCCVan since 2019

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Clare Murphy

Governance Secertary

Clare was born and raised in Dublin, and moved to Vancouver in 2019. Prior to moving, Clare completed a Master’s

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Eoin Logan

Membership Director

Eoin was born and raised in Cork, Ireland, and came to Vancouver in 2014 after a brief stint in Whistler.

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Feargal Harris

Director of Technology

Feargal Harris, originally from Bray, made a transformative move to Canada in 2014, marking the beginning of a dynamic career

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Kate Clarke

Marketing & Communications

Born and raised in East Cork, Kate moved to Vancouver in 2017 after completing an MSc in Marketing & a

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Mike Murphy

President

Mike Murphy is from Clane, County Kildare Ireland and has been in Vancouver since 2011. Mike is a dynamic and

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Richard Harrison

Director of Events

Richard, a Dublin native, relocated to Vancouver in 2013.   He recently assumed the role of volunteer Events Director on

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