AILG is pleased to confirm the training schedule for the AILG 2026 Elected Member Training Programme (April–December), featuring a mix of in-person sessions and online webinars designed to offer practical support to Elected Members. Additional details and booking information will be provided in due course.
AILG 2026 Elected Members In-Person & Webinar Training Programme
| Module 3 | Thursday 21st May | Eastern & Midland/ Northern & Western | “Supporting Councillors: Responding to Mental Health, Suicide, and Addiction Issues” | Cavan | Kilmore Hotel |
| Saturday 23rd May | Southern Region | “Supporting Councillors: Responding to Mental Health, Suicide, and Addiction Issues” | Wexford | Whites of Wexford | |
| Module 4 | Thursday 18th June | Southern Region | “OPR-AILG Councillor Planning Training” | Waterford | Tower Hotel |
| Saturday 20th June | Eastern & Midland/ Northern & Western | “OPR-AILG Councillor Planning Training” | Westmeath | Hodson Bay Hotel | |
| AILG Autumn Seminar | 30th Sept – 1st Oct | Clanree Hotel, Letterkenny | |||
| Module 5 | Thursday 8th October | Eastern & Midland/ Northern & Western | Government Legislation Policy Programme 2026- A Briefing for Elected Members | Mayo | The Grace Hotel |
| Saturday 10th October | Southern Region | Government Legislation Policy Programme 2026- A Briefing for Elected Members | Tipperary | Horse & Jockey | |
| Module 6 | Thursday 12th November | Southern Region | County Archivist/Heritage Ireland – Local Authority Archives Services | Cork | Radisson Blu Cork |
| Saturday 14th November | Eastern & Midland/ Northern & Western | County Archivist/Heritage Ireland – Local Authority Archives Services | Galway | Clayton Hotel, Galway | |
AILG Elected Members Webinar Training Programme 2026
| Webinar No. | Date | Time | Topic |
| Webinar 4 | Weds 20th May | 6-8pm | AILG-NILGA Allyship Training (online) |
| Webinar 5 | Fri 22nd May | 10am – 11.30am | A briefing for Elected Members from the DCEE on the National Designated Maritime Area Plan (DMAP) for Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) |
| Webinar 6 | Friday 29th May | 10am – 11.30am | Climate Action Regional Offices (CARO) – Coastal Erosion Management |
| Webinar 7 | Friday 26th June | 10am – 11.30am | Climate Action Regional Offices (CARO) – Lawpro nature based solutions/ Sustainable Urban Drainage/ NBS SUDS |
| Webinar 8 | Friday 24th July | 10am – 11.30am | AILG-NILGA Webinar – Bystander Intervention Training (limited spaces available) |
| Webinar 9 | Friday 25th September | 10am – 11.30am | HA – Vacancy & Dereliction |
| Webinar 10 | Friday 23rd October | 10am – 11.30am | AILG-OPR Planning Training – Town Centre First |
| Webinar 11 | Friday 13th November | 10am – 11.30am | AILG-OPR-HA Training – Compact Development & Multi Unit Developments |
| Webinar 12 | Friday 27th November | 10am – 11.30am | Empowerabilities Webinar |