High-Yield Bond Opportunities in the Irish Market

Ireland’s corporate bond market presents a compelling, albeit niche, opportunity for fixed-income investors seeking yield enhancement beyond traditional government securities. While not as expansive as larger European economies, the Irish market’s unique composition,...

Historical Performance of Irish Sovereign Bonds

The Origins: Pre-Independence and the Early Free State (1700s – 1922) The story of Irish sovereign bonds is inextricably linked to its political union with Britain. Prior to 1922, Ireland did not issue its own sovereign debt; its public financing needs were subsumed...

Tax Implications of Investing in Irish Bonds

Understanding Irish Government Bonds Irish government bonds, often referred to as Irish sovereign bonds, are debt securities issued by the National Treasury Management Agency (NTMA) on behalf of the Irish government to finance its expenditure. The primary types...