How Ireland Is Becoming One of Europe’s AI Powerhouses

Ireland is a small country with about 5 million people, but it’s a heavy hitter in terms of economic and cultural impact. From the popularity of Hozier and Derry Girls to, yes, Guinness, the global interest in Ireland can’t be underestimated. That much was clear when I visited Dublin for the International AI Summit in October to learn more about the nation’s status as one of Europe’s biggest players in artificial intelligence. The country has a thriving AI economy. Ireland ranks ninth overall in Europe in the number of venture capital deals so far in 2026 — second if you…