
Howden adds a nine-person Limerick team with the acquisition of Thomond Asset Management, pending Central Bank approval. The deal follows two other Irish advisory purchases this year.
Howden is buying Thomond Asset Management, the trading name of Folk Asset Management Limited, a financial advisory firm based in Limerick. The deal, which needs Central Bank of Ireland approval, adds a nine-person team to Howden's Irish financial advisory unit.
Thomond was founded by Tom Fitzgerald, Neal Kelly and David O'Neill. It advises individuals and business owners on pensions, investments and estate planning.
Dermot Gaskin, managing director of financial advisory at Howden, said the firm's focus on long-term client relationships mirrors Howden's own approach. The acquisition will give Thomond's clients access to a wider range of services, he said.
Thomond's co-founders said the partnership means clients will get greater resources and broader expertise while keeping the same personal service.
The purchase follows Howden's additions of Maven Financial Planning in April 2026 and Opes Wealth Trust in May 2026. Howden's financial advisory team, launched last year and led by Gaskin, now includes over 80 professionals across Ireland.
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