AILG is pleased to publish our 2025 training schedule for elected members, featuring updated training content and course dates for the 2025. We believe this comprehensive program will greatly benefit elected members and help to ensure that they are well-prepared to meet their role and responsibilities effectively.
AILG Autumn Seminar 2025
We are pleased to announce that the Association’s 2025 Autumn Training Seminar will take place on:
🗓 Wednesday 17th & Thursday 18th September 2025
📍 Westport Woods Hotel, Quay Rd, Westport Demesne, Westport
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Upcoming In-Person Training Modules:
| Module 5 | Thursday 9th October | Eastern & Midland/ Northern & Western | AILG-OPR Planning Training –
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Wicklow | Arklow Bay Hotel
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https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/1489154173219 |
| Saturday 11th October
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Southern Region | AILG-OPR Planning Training – | Tipperary | Horse & Jockey | https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/ 1489176058679?aff=oddtdtcreator | |
| Module 6 | Thursday 13th November
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Southern Region | Supporting Councillors: Responding to Mental Health, Suicide, and Addiction Issues | Wexford | Ravenport Resort Hotel | https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/1489182818899
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| Saturday 15th November | Eastern & Midland/ Northern & Western | Supporting Councillors: Responding to Mental Health, Suicide, and Addiction Issues | Athlone | Radisson Blu Athlone
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https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/ 1489185426699?aff=oddtdtcreator
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Online Training Webinars:
AILG will also host a series of online training webinars, please note all the below webinars will run from 10:00 am to 11:30am on the following dates and cover the following topics:
| Webinar No. | Date | Time | Topic |
| Webinar 1 | Friday 24th January | 10am – 11.30am | Learnings from Judicial Review Proceedings |
| Webinar 2 | Friday 28th February | 10am – 11.30am | Chat GPT (Free Version): An Effective Communication Tool to Enhance Engagement with Constituents |
| Webinar 3 | Friday 28th March | 10am – 11.30am | Community Benefit Funds and Renewables |
| Webinar 4 | Friday 25th April | 10am – 11.30am | Social and Affordable Housing in Ireland |
| Webinar 5 | Friday 23rd May | 10am – 11.30am | The Role of Local Authorities and Approved Housing Bodies |
| Webinar 6 | Friday 30th May | 10am – 11.30am | Dealing with Vacancy and Dereliction |
| Webinar 7 | Friday 13th June | 10am – 11.30am | Nature-Based Solutions for water management |
| Webinar 8 | Friday 27th June | 10am – 11.30am | Homelessness and Vacancy |
| Webinar 9 | Friday 11th July | 10am – 11.30am | Local Authority responsibility on Green Public Procurement |
| Webinar 10 | Friday 26th September | 10am – 11.30am | Canva Level 1 Training – Using Canva to Create Marketing Images |
| Webinar 11 | Friday 24th October | 10am – 11.30am | Local Authority Finance & Budgeting: Key Decisions for Elected Members |
| Webinar 12
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Friday 21st November
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10am – 11.30am | The European Accessibility Act – What Councillors Need to Know |
Our AILG Elected Member Learning and Training Development Programme has grown from strength to strength over the last 10 years in providing tailored training and education programmes to our 949 elected councillors, and we look forward to continuing to deliver pertinent training and support to our members over the next five year term.
Should you have any questions or require further details, do not hesitate to contact the AILG office at info@ailg.ie or 01-6106100.
