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.
Download our Q1 2025 Training Brochure HERE
Our attached 2025 Training Brochure outlines the following training events:
- AILG Annual Training Conference which takes place on Weds 2nd and Thurs 3rd April 2025 in the Limerick Strand Hotel.
Register: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/1227960345449
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Upcoming In-Person Induction Training Modules:
** March Training Module: “Embracing Equality – Cultivating Inclusive Local Communities” – Delivered by Empower Abilities
Please click the Eventbrite link of your chosen venue below to register
| Date | Venue | Time | Applicable Region | Registration link |
| Thursday 20th March 2025
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The Falls Hotel, Ennistymon | 10.00am – 1.00pm | For Councillors whose parent Councils are within the area of the
Southern Regional Assembly |
https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/1214706833839 |
| Saturday 22nd March 2025 | Clayton Hotel, Ballybrit, Galway | 10.00am – 1.00pm | For Councillors whose whose parent Councils are within the area of the Northern & Western and the Eastern & Midlands Regional Assemblies.
Out of Option Region For Councillors whose parent Councils are within the area of the Southern Regional Assembly All Elected Members can attend this venue |
https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/1214737896749 |
| Module 3 | Thursday 22nd May | Eastern & Midland/ Northern & Western | Content TBC | Sligo | Radisson Blu Sligo | |
| Saturday 24th May | Southern Region | Content TBC | Tralee | Rose Hotel | ||
| Module 4 | Thursday 19th June | Southern Region | Content TBC | Cork | Radisson Blu Cork | |
| Saturday 21st June | Eastern & Midland/ Northern & Western | Content TBC | Monaghan | Hillgrove Hotel | ||
| Module 5 | Thursday 16th October | Eastern & Midland/ Northern & Western | OPR Planning Training – Exempted Development | Wicklow | Arklow Bay Hotel | |
| Saturday 18th October | Southern Region | OPR Planning Training – Exempted Development | Tipperary | Horse & Jockey | ||
| Module 6 | Thursday 13th November
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Southern Region | Content TBC | Wexford | Ravenport Resort Hotel | |
| Saturday 15th November | Eastern & Midland/ Northern & Western | Content TBC | Athlone | Radisson Blu Athlone |
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 | The Development Management Process |
| Webinar 7 | Friday 27th June | 10am – 11.30am | Homelessness and/or Vacancy |
| Webinar 8 | Friday 18th July | 10am – 11.30am | Content TBC |
| Webinar 9 | Friday 26th September | 10am – 11.30am | Content TBC |
| Webinar 10 | Friday 24th October | 10am – 11.30am | Content TBC |
| Webinar 11 | Friday 21st November | 10am – 11.30am | Content TBC |
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.
