National accolade for SFG Nenagh

Sherry FitzGerald Group hosted its annual Countrywide Conference on Friday, January 23, at the Johnstown Estate, Enfield, bringing together colleagues from across its nationwide network to reflect on the year just passed and to look ahead to the opportunities and challenges shaping the property sector in 2026.

The conference was opened by Des O’Malley, Head of Sherry FitzGerald Countrywide, who welcomed delegates and highlighted the importance of collaboration, shared standards and innovation across the Group’s national network.

The opening keynote address was delivered by Marian Finnegan, Chief Executive of Sherry FitzGerald Group, who provided a comprehensive market update alongside a strategic overview of the Group’s vision for the year ahead. Marian outlined Sherry FitzGerald’s ambitious growth plans, its continued commitment to innovation, and took a long-term view of the Irish economy and property market, examining the key trends expected to influence the sector in 2026 and beyond.

A highlight of the morning programme was a keynote interview titled Driving Ambition: Two Titans of Irish Business, which saw Anne Heraty and Tommy Kelly in conversation with Ian Kehoe. The discussion explored leadership, scaling Irish businesses internationally, and the mindset required to build organisations with long-term impact. Drawing on their own entrepreneurial journeys, Anne and Tommy shared insights on growth, resilience and strategic ambition that resonated strongly with attendees.

Delegates also took part in a series of tailored breakout sessions aligned to their roles across the business, focusing on leadership, decision-making, performance excellence and strengthening the customer experience. The sessions were designed to provide practical insight and immediately applicable takeaways for teams operating across all areas of the property lifecycle.

The event concluded with the annual Countrywide Awards Ceremony, during which Sherry FitzGerald O’Leary Kinsella (Gorey) was announced as Sherry FitzGerald Countrywide Member of the Year 2026, recognising exceptional performance and standards across the network. Also, Siobhán Kennedy of Sherry Fitzgerald Talbot, Nenagh, was named Administrator of the year.

Commenting on the day, Des O’Malley said the conference was “an invaluable opportunity to step back, share insight and reinforce the standards that underpin the Sherry FitzGerald brand nationwide”.

The Sherry FitzGerald Annual Countrywide Conference is a cornerstone event for the Group, reinforcing its commitment to leadership, professional development and continued excellence across Ireland’s most progressive property network.

Commenting- William Talbot said “it was a pleasure to attend along with Siobhán Kennedy & Paddy Heenan. The Conference was very insightful with a strong focus on customer service. We were delighted that Siobhan in our office won Administrator of the year. A well-deserved accolade as Siobhán’s contribution to our Company’s success is immense. We were also thrilled that Paddy was in the final three of Negotiator of the year. Excellent considering Sherry Fitzgerald now have a network of 116 offices nationwide. It was also fantastic to catch up with Mark Fitzgerald and Philip Sherry, the co-founders of Sherry Fitzgerald, together with our other colleagues from around the country.”