Attendance at Seminars Conferences

Attendance at Seminars Conferences 2010

Title of Conference Date No. Attended Place of  Conference
Planning Seminar for Councillors January 2010 1  
AMAI - Perspectives on National Recovery January 2010 2  
Training Seminar on the Welfare of Children January 2010 7  
Renewable Energy Day Seminar 9th February 3 Ormonde Hotel, Kilkenny
Atlantic Corridor Conference 25th February 2 Tullamore Court Hotel, Tullamore
Flood Management & Local Government 5th & 6th February 1 The Faklls, Ennistymon
AMAI Spring Seminar 12th & 13th February 1 Sligo Park Hotel, Sligo
Media 2010 Training & Communications for Councillors 5th - 7th February 1 Clonea Strand Hotel, Dungarvan Co. Wexford
Change Mgt. in Local Government 19th - 21st February 1 Westport Plaza Hotel, Castlebar St, Westport
The Role of Small Enterporses in Overcoming the Recession 26th - 28th February 7 Colmcille Heritage Centre, Letterkenny
Rebuilding Confidence in Urban & Rural Communities 4th & 5th March 7 Ballykristeen Hotel, Limerick
18th Annual Kerry Environmental Recognition Conference 4th - 7th March 5 Manor West Hotel
Driving Local Sustainable Tourism in a Stagnant Global Economy 12th - 14th March 2 Celtic Ross Hotel, Rosscarbery, Co. Cork
Kilkenny Age Friendly County Initiative 26th March 3  
ACE Training - Time Management, Media & IT Skills 26th - 28th March 6  
LAMA - Councillors Role in Changing Climate 9th & 10th April 7  
Promoting Growth & Jobs in Ireland's Regions 16th April 2  
Climate Change & You - Leading the Local Response 21st April 2  
Climate Change in Ireland - What's likely to happen? 23rd April 1  
New EPA Guidelines for Single Houses 23rd - 25th April 2  
Conference for Councillors on Professional Development 23rd - 25th April 1  
Mitchelstown Literary Society - Trevor/Bowen Summer School 30th April 1  
Local Government & the Environment 30th April - 2nd May 3  
Business Investments 11th May 1  
Maximising the Tourism Potential of Heritage Towns 13th - 14th May 2  
Business Investment District Scheme 14th -16th May 1  
The Cost of Insurance & Claims to your Local Authority 21st - 23rd May 1  
The Integration of Joint Policing Committees into the Existing Local Authority Structures 21st - 23rd May 4  
The Emerging Challenges for leadership in Ireland Today 27th May 1  
Local Economies, Strong Communities 27th & 28th May 1  
Supporting Renewable Energy Opportunities in the Southern & Eastern Region 28th May 6  
Defamation Seminar for Councillors 28th & 29th May 3  
Transformation of the Public Service, Insurance for the Public Service, will the Croke Park agreement deliver? 4th  - 6th June 1  
The Inistioge George Brown Memorial Weekend   25th - 26th June 1  
Wind & Solar Energy 25th - 27th June 1  
Local Government Roads & Transport Services 9th - 11th July 3  
A Practical Guide to media Skills for Councillors 15th - 18th July 3  
Patrick McGill Summer School 18th - 23rd July 1  
Carlow Tourism - Tourism: The Way Forward 24th - 26th July 3  
Health & Safety, Risk Assessment & Insurance in Local Government 26th - 28th July 1  
The Need for Urgent Local Authority and Health Service Reform 30th July - 1st August 3  
Parnell Summer School 2010 - The Role of Media in Politics & Society 8th - 13th August 2  
Waste Management Regulations - Tyres & Waste Tyres - Prohibition of Waste Disposal by Burning - Obligations on Farmers - The Insurance Issues 20th - 22nd August 3  
Water Conservation - The Impact of the New EPA Guidelines on Planning Applications 27th - 29th August 3  
AMAI - Local Government for the Future 9th - 11th September 3  
6th Annual Environment Ireland Conference 14th September 1  
The Business of Ageing 29th September 2  
How to be an effective Chairperson / Mayor 30th September - 2nd October 1  
Report on Local Government Efficiency Review Group 1st - 3rd October 1  
Local Democracy - in changing times 1st - 3rd October 1  
LAMA Autumn Seminar - Local Government Efficiency and Financing 8th & 9th October 5  
Douglas Hide Conference 15th & 16th October 1  
Planning and Development Amended Act 15th - 17th October 2  
Facebook for Councillors 22nd - 24th October 1  
Criminal Law Bill 29th - 31st October 3  
White Collar Crime November 2  
The Future of Rural Areas 2013 11th & 12th November 3  
UCD Earth Science - Transforming Ireland Services 12th November 1  
Radon: A Hidden Killer 12th - 14th November 1  
Council Budgets 2011 19th - 21st November 3  
Achieving World Class Tourism 25th - 27th November 6  
Waste Management (Food Waste) Regulations 2009 3rd - 5th December 4  
The Key Role of Local Government in Promoting Disability Inclusion - Ireland & the world 6th December 2  
Save Water, Money & the Environment, Rain Water Harvesting 14th & 15th December 1  
Building Regulations, Renewable Energy Requirements & Home Insurance 17th - 19th December 5  
European Legislation on Human Rights, Irish Legislation and Case Law. The effects on Local Authority Housing Insurance Issues 14th - 16th January 2011 1  

 

 

 

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Attendance at Seminars Conferences 2009

Title of Conference Date No. attended Place of Conference
Antrim Tourism Conference 23rd & 24th January 6 Dunadry Hotel, Dunadry, Co. Antrim
Information & Communication Technologies for Councillors 6th - 8th February 2 Glendalough
Sustainable jobs for Dundalk & Beyond 10th February 1 Dundalk, Co. Louth
AMAI Spring Seminar 13th & 14th February 12 Clanree Hotel, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal
Ireland's Water - What is the real cost? 19th & 20th February 2 Woodlands House Hotel, Adare
Review & Reform of Local Gov't in Ireland, North & South 20th & 21st February 1 Co. Louth
Election 2009: The Challenges 25th & 26th February 2 Ballsbridge Inn, Ballsbridge
20th Colmcille Winter School 27th February - 1st March 1 Gartan, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal
International Local Gov't Convention 3rd - 6th March 3 Brehon Hotel, Killarney
Kerry Environmental Recognition Conference 4th - 8th March 2 Ballybunion, Co. Kerry
2nd National Renewable Energy Summit 2009 24th & 25th March 1 Croke Park, Dublin
Maximising Your Vote 26th - 28th March 1 Red Cow Moran Hotel
Sustaining Rural Development 27th & 28th March 3 Fir Grove Hotel, Mitchelstown, Co. Cork
National Housing Conference 2009 30th & 31st March 1 Radisson Hotel, Sligo
Annual Conference of the A.C.C.C. 2nd & 3rd April 13 Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel
Making The Future Together, Millennium Court Comm. Care 2nd April 1 Hebron Road, Kilkenny
Environmental Management: The Challenges for Councillors 4th & 5th April 1 Killashee House, Naas
Transport Ireland 2009: Transporting Irelands Economy 8th April 1 Crowne Plaza Hotel, Santry
LAMA Spring Seminar 2009 16th & 17th April 6 Heritage Hotel, Portlaoise
Performance Enhancement, How to run a winning campaign 17th & 18th April 1 City North Hotel, Dublin
Ireland at the Crossroads 30th April - 2nd May 1 Kingsley Hotel, Cork
Is Combating Poverty a Dead Agenda 7th May 2 Osprey Hotel & Spa, Naas
Supporting Family Carers 29th - 31st May 2 Castlebellingham, Co. Louth
Byrne Perry Summer School 26th - 28th June 1 Wexford St., Gorey, Co. Wexford
From the Canvass to the Co. Chamber 3rd - 5th July 2 Skibereen, Cork
Serving People - Preserving Herigage 9th July 1 Parade Tower, Kilkenny
Effective Local Government 10th - 12th July 5 West Cork Hotel, Skibbereen
Richard Cantillon Summer School 15th - 17th July 1 Ballygeighe, Co. Kerry
MacGill Summer School 22nd - 24th July 8 Glenties, Co. Donegal
National Sports Exhibition & Coaching Conf. 25th July 2 City West Hotel, Dublin
Renewable Energy & Energy Conservation 7th - 9th August 7 Carlton Atlantic Coast Hotel, Westport
Parnell Summer School 9th - 14th August 2 Avondale House, Rathdrum, Co. Wicklow
Role of Local Gov't in Protecting our Water Resources 14th - 16th August 2 Furbo, Co. Galway
Cumann Merriman Summer School 16th - 22nd August 1 Ennis, Co. Clare
Humbert Summer School 20nd - 23rd August 1 Ballina, Co. Mayo
Working With Lime 4th September 1 Coastguard Station, Tramore, Waterford
AMAI, 96th Annual Conference 10th - 12th September 4 Gleneagle Hotel, Killarney
Local Government Workshop 18th September 1 UCC, Cork
Governance Training Seminar 18th - 20th September 1 Clifden, Galway
7th National Carlow Tourism Conference 24th - 26th September 4 Talbot, Carlow
Local Government Seminar for Councillors 25th & 26th September 1 Patrick Punch Hotel, Limerick
Promoting mental Health & Preventing Suicide 1st October 2 Adare, Co. Limerick
Traveller Enterprise & Employment 1st October 1 Dublin Hilton Airport Hotel
2009 La Touche Legacy Seminar 2nd - 4th October 5 Greystones, Co. Wicklow
Induction Seminar for Newly Elected Members 8th October 2 Newpark Hotel, Kilkenny
Reducing Drug & Alcohol Related Harm 8th & 9th October 2 Killarney, Co. Kerry
Environmental Goods & Services in the Business Sector 8th - 10th October 1 Killarney, Co. Kerry
The Blascaod Mor Commemoration 2009 8th - 11th October 5 Dunquin, Co. Kerry
North-South Confederation of Councillors 9th & 10th October 4 Castlebellingham, Co. Louth
Energy Efficiency in Historic Houses 20th October 1 Parade Tower, Kilkenny Castle
Voluntary Housing & Sheltered Hsing for the Elderly 23rd - 25th October 2 Tralee
Health & Safety, Drugs & Alcohol Abuse 30th October - 1stNovember 1 Carrick-On-Suir, Co. Tipperary
Policy Making & the Councillor 30th October - 1st November 2 Atlantic Carlton, Westport

LAMA Annual Winter Seminar

6th & 7th November 9 Carlton Castletroy Park Hotel, Limerick
Time Management, Media & IT Skills 6th - 8th November 3 Creegan Ct Hotel, Athlone
Local Government Ethics in Public Life - Your Responsibility 13th - 15th November 3 Sligo Pk Hotel
Council Budgets 2010 20th - 22nd November 3 Silver Tassie Hotel, Letterkenny
Pride of Place Awards Ceremony 2009 21st November 1 Newcastle, Co. Down
Clare Tourist Co., Promoting Partnership in Tourism 26th - 28th November 8 Ennistymon
The Local Government Budget 2010 11th - 13th December 1 Carlton Millrace Hotel, Bunclody
Alternative Energy, Improving Your Carbon Footprint 11th - 13th December 10 Kingsvalley Hotel, Merlin Park, Galway
Equality & Diversity in Modern Day Ireland 18th - 20th December 5 Manor West Hotel, Tralee

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Attendance at Seminars Conferences 2006

Title of Conference Date No. attended Place of Conference
University College Cork - Theme: "Ireland - The Land of Opportunity: But Can we Compete in the Global Market? 19th January 4  
Scoil Gheimhridh Merriman 2006 27th - 29th January 1  
Media Skills Seminar 28th January 6 Clarinbridge Court Hotel, Galway
Local Government Planning Service Seminar 3rd & 4th February 1 Clonea Strand Hotel, Clonea, Waterford
Clare Tourist Council & Antrim Borough Council Tourism Conference 3rd & 4th February 0 Dunadry Hotel & Country Club, Muckamore, Dundry, Co. Antrim
Community Safety Conference 9th February 8 Newpark Hotel, Kilkenny
Association of Municipal Authorities of Ireland Spring Seminar 10th & 11th February 4 Clonree Hotel, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal
O2 Disability Awards 15th February 1 Dublin Castle
Mid West Regional Authority - 12th Annual Conference 17th February 1 Temple Gate Hotel, Ennis
Colmcille Heritage Trust - 17th Colmcille Winter School 206 - Theme: "Are Special Interest Pressure Groups undermining Democratic Government in Ireland" 24th - 26thFebruary 9  
Conference in Strasbourg 23rd - 25th February 3  
Cork County Council - Annual Mayors Conference 2nd March 3 Castle Hotel, Macroom, Co. Cork
Kadenza Consultancies - The Councillor and Civic Leadership 3rd & 4th March 1 Raheen House Hotel, Raheen Road, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary
Association of County & City Councils - Annual Conference 9th - 11th March 15 Fairways Hotel, Dundalk
Essential Facilitation - Core Skills for Agreement Building 21st - 23rd March 1 Butler House, Kilkenny
Carlow Tourism Conference - Theme: "The Future of our Past - The Role of Heritage and Culture in Tourism Development" 23rd & 24th March 3  
Training Programme for Elected Members of Strategic Policy Committees 29th March 5  
EPN Communications - "Seminar for Councillors on Opinion Polls" 31st March & 1st April 2 Great Southern Hotel, Rosslare, Co. Wexford
"Clar Expansion" to Kilkenny 11th April 1 Dolmen Hotel, Carlow
LAMA Conference 20th & 21st April 15 Newpark Hotel, Kilkenny
Turas na mBan - Women's Journey Conference About Women 21st April 3 Knockranny House Hotel, Westport, Co.Mayo
Waterford By-Pass Sod Turning 24th April 1 Waterford
Waste Management Conference - "Dealing with Waste" 24th - 26th April 2 Downings Bay Hotel, Downings, Co. Donegal
Rattoo Heritage Centre - 15th Annual Kerry Environmental Recognition Conference 26th - 29th April 10 Golf Hotel, Balllybunion, Co. Kerry
Kadenza Consultancies - "Housing Services Local Government" 28th & 29th April 1 Shannon Key West Hotel, River Edge, Rooskey, Co. Leitrim
Sherkin Island Marine Station - "The Cost of Waste Disposal" 4th & 5th May 2 Carrigaline Court Hotel, Cork
Institute of Public Administration 6th May 2 Red Cow Moran's Hotel, Dublin
Carlow By-Pass Sod Turning 11th May Chairperson  
Confederation of European Councillors Conference - "The Potential for Local & Regional Tourism, North & South" 12th May 2  
Blackwater Vallay Annual Partnership Conference - Local Partnerships.... Are they still the way forward? 18th - 20th May 1  
18th Annual General Meeting of Irish Public Bodies 25th May 2  
Kerry Mental Health Association - Theme "Exercising Your Mental Health - The Role of Elected Members in Promoting Health and Well Being through Physical Activity" 26th & 27th May 1  
Border, Midland & Western Regional Assembly - Shaping the Region 8th June 2 White House Hotel, Ballinlough, Co. Roscommon
Confederation of European Councillors Conference - Local Government & the Planning System North & South 23rd June 1 Ferrycarrig Hotel, Wexford
Chambers Ireland Regional Policy Forum 2006 - "A Wake Up Call for Regional Policy" 23rd June 1 Mullingar Park Hotel
Synge Summer School "Synge and his Influences" 2nd - 8th July 1 Rathdrum, Co. Wicklow
Seminar for Councillors - Local Government Planning Service as an Instrument for Rural/Urban Development 6th - 8th July 2 Baltimore Harbour Hotel, West Cork
University College Cork - "Perception of Women in Politics" 7th July 1  
John Hewitt Society - "John Hewitt International Summer School" 24th - 28th July 1 Market Place Theatre, Armagh
General Humbert Summer School - "Celebrating Humbert at 20 and Davitt's Centenary" 17th - 20th August 2  
Merriman Summer School 19th - 26th August 1 Lisdoonvarna, Co. Clare
Southern Regional Fisheries Board 29th August Chairperson Raheen House Hotel, Clonmel
Kilkee Waterworld Limited - "Sport and Leisure Development- The Role of the Local Authority" 31st August & 1stSeptember 2  
Signing of the European Safety Charter 11th September 1 Drogheda
Association of Municipal Authorities of Ireland 14th -16th September 2 Cavan Crystal Hotel, Cavan
"All-Ireland Nuclear Free Local Forum Autumn Seminar - A New UK Nuclear Programme - Implications for Ireland" 30th September 1  
Neil T. Blaney Autumn School 2006 - "What is Republicanism?". 18th Annual La Touche Legacy Seminar 13th & 14th October 1 Greystones, Co. Wicklow
Roscommon County Council 20th - 22nd October 3 Ballaghaderreen, Co. Roscommon
Ceifin Conference 2006 7th & 8th November 1 West County Hotel, Ennis, Co. Clare
Local Authority Members Associatgion - "LAMA Winter Seminar" 10th & 11th November 9 Arklow Bay Hotel
University of South East Breakfast hosted by IBEC 17th November 1 Lyrath Estate, Kilkenny
Clare Tourist Council - "Promoting Co- Operative Toursim Marketing" 23rd - 25th November 7 Ennistymon, Co. Clare
Newmarket Community Development Association - "Agrivision 2015 Action 31st November - 2nd December 4 Churchtown, Mallow
Association of County & City Councils Conference 1st December 1  

 

 

 

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Attendance at Seminars Conferences 2005

Title of Conference Date No. attended Place of Conference
Meeting at the NRA Offices 5th January 5  
Fair Trade Council Seminar 20th & 21st January 1 Oxfam, Dublin
Duhallow Conference, Agrivision - 2015 20th & 21st January 4 Kanturk, Cork
Agri-Vision 2015 Conference - Newmarket Community Development Association 20th - 22nd January 1  
South East Regional Assembly Meeting 24th January 1 Wexford
Cumann Merriman 28th - 30th January 1 Bunratty
Media Skills for Councillors 29th January 6 Castlebar, Co. Mayo
O2 Awards 2nd February 1 Dublin Castle
Mid West Regional Authority - 11th Annual Conference - "Implementing the National Spatial Strategy - The Role of the Regional Authorities" 3rd & 4th February 3  
National Energy Conference - "Local Energy Responsibilities - A Time for Change" 10th & 11th February 1 Hibernian Hotel, Mallow, Co. Cork
AMA Conference - Spring Seminar 11th & 12th February 7 Letterkenny
Listowel Heritage Conference 17th & 18th February 5  
Borris and Thomastown Area Meeting 4th March 2  
General Council of Co. Council Conference 3rd - 5th March 11 Enfield, Co. Meath
Borris-Thomastown Area Meeting March 1  
LAMA Conference - Celebrating 25 years of LAMA 31st March & 1st April 17 Cork
Kilkee Waterworld Conference. "Common Agricultural Policy - Implications for Local Development Post 2006 14th & 15th April 1 Kilkee Bay Hotel
21st Annual Conference - Air Pollution 21st & 22nd April 1 Carrigaline Court Hotel, Cork
Head Ways Ireland - Neurology Service Meeting 25th April 3 Woodlands Hotel, Waterford
Laois County Enterprise Board Conference April 2 Portlaoise
14th Annual Kerry Environmental Recognition Confernce 4th - 7th May 8 Ballybunion, Co. Kerry
National Broadband Conference 13th May 1 Radisson, SAS Galway
6th Annual Regional Assembly Conference "Knowledge, Economy & Regional Competitiveness, the implications for Regional Development" 19th & 20th May 1 Great Southern Hotel, Killarney
The Westport Experience - Annual Conference 19th - 21st May 1 Hotel Westport
Media Skills Seminar for Councillors 21st May 5 Arklow Bay Hotel, Wicklow
Operational Committee SERA Meeting 23rd May 1  
Irish Public Bodies AGM on 27th May 1  
Training for Chairs of Strategic Policy Committees. 3rd June 5 Rochestown Park Hotel, Cork
Delivering e-Government Locally - Showcasing Practical Examples of e-Government and E-democracy 14th & 15th June 2 Midleton Park Hotel, Midleton, Co. Cork
Leitrim Co. Development Bd. Conference - "Investment Through People" 16th June 2  
Meeting of New Ross/Thomastown 17th June 1 Mount Brandon, New Ross
The Hollies Centre for Practical Sustainability - "Fuelling the Future" 18th & 19th June 1 Kinsale
The Future of Rural Tourism Conference 23rd - 25th June 2 Tulsk, Roscommon
Confederation of European Councillors Conference 23rd & 24th June 3 Mullingar
Feasta Foundation for the Economics of Sustainability 23rd - 25th June 1  
18th John Hewitt International Conference 25th - 29th July 1  
Fairtrade Conference, Nicuraguia 8th - 21st August 1  
Parnell Society Summer School 14th - 19th August 1 Rathdrum, Co. Wicklow
General Humbert-Michael Davitt Summer School 23rd - 28th August 3 Co. Mayo
Local Government & the Arts 26th & 27th August 2 Letterkenny
AMAI Annual Conference 15th - 17th September 3 Oakwood Arms, Shannon, Co. Clare
County Development Board Review Meeting 21st September 1  
Cumann an Phiarsaigh Conference - Planning Rural V's Urban 5th - 7th October 5 Killybegs, Co. Donegal
Senior Help Line National Conference - Hidden Truths, Silent Cries 1st November 1  
LAMA Conference 4th & 5th November 11 Mount Errigal Hotel, Letterkenny
Ceifin Conference 2005 - "Filling the Vacuum?" 8th & 9th November 1 West County Hotel, Ennis
Dundalk Town Council - "Community Safety Conference" 10th - 12th November 2 Fairways Hotel, Dundalk
Clare Tourist Council - "Positioning Tourism Quality or Price?" 24th - 26th November 4 Falls Hotel, Ennistymon
The European Convention on Human Rights Conference 3rd December 2 Dublin
Training for Councillors in Local Government Budget 10th December 3 Bunclody, Co. Wexford

 

 

 

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Attendance at Seminars Conferences 2004

Delegation from Leicestershire County Council meeting Kilkenny County Council Chairperson and County Manager in Kilkenny

During October a Delegation from Leicestershire County Council visited Kilkenny led by Mr. Peter Winkless, Chairman Leicestershire County Council

 

Title of Conference Date No. attended Place of Conference
Renewable Energy Conference 4th & 5th February 1  
Trip to Manchester 6th - 8th February 2  
Association of Municpal Authorities of Ireland 13th & 14th February 6 Holiday Inn, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal
Clare Tourist Council & Antrim Borough Council 27th - 29th February 1 Dunadry Hotel & County Club, Co. Antrim
Colmcille Heritage Trust Conference "Should Public Services be supplied by Direct Provision or by contacting to Private Enterprise" 27th - 29th February 5  
Irish Museums Association Seminar 5th - 7th March 1 Ennis, Co. Clare
General Council of County Councils 11th - 13th March 6 Newpark Hotel, Kilkenny
Trip to New York March 2  
Confederation of European Councillors - "Rural Communities & their Future Needs" 18th & 19th March 3 Hillgrove Hotel, Monaghan
Kilkee Waterworld Conference - "Partnership - The Perils and the Possibilities" 25th & 26th March 1 Kilkee, Co. Clare
Association of Health Board Conference 26th & 27th March 1 Bridge House Hotel, Tullamore, Co. Offaly
LAMA - 21st Annual Conference 15th & 16th April 4 West County Hall Hotel, Ennis, Co. Clare
Sherkin Island - 20th Annual Environmental Conference 22nd & 23rd April 2 Carrigaline Court Hotel, Co. Cork
Environmental Protection Agency - "Bridging The Gap: Information for Action" 28th - 30th April 1 Burlington Hotel, Dublin
Confederation of European Councillors 1st May 1 Slieve Donard Hotel, Newcastle, Co. Down
Kadenza Consultancies - "Local Government 1999-2004 : How did we do?" 7th & 8th May 1 Clonee Strand Hotel, Dungarvan
Irish Public Bodies Insurance 20th May 1 Burlington Hotel, Dublin
Department of Community, Rural & Gaeltacht Affairs - "Territorial Cohesion in the European Union" 25th - 27th May 1 Connemara Coast Hotel, Galway
David Whyte Conference - "Leadership through Courageous Conversation" 1st June 1 Sandyford, Dublin 24
Christian Training Institute - "The Past Today: Symbolism & Reality" 8th - 11th July 1 Aughrim, Ballinasloe, Co. Galwa
Dr. Douglas Hyde Conference - "The Writer and the State" - Roscommon County Council 16th - 18th July 5  
John Hewitt Summer School 26th - 31st July 1 Market Street, Armagh
Merriman Summer School 21st - 28th August 2 Falls Hotel, Ennistymon, Co. Clare
Confederation of European Councillors - "The Powers & Functions of Local Government North & South" 4th September 3 Hodson Bay Hotel, Athlone
Association of Municipal Authorities of Ireland Annual Conference 16th - 18th September 2 Listowel Arms Hotel
The Labour Party 10th Tom Johnson Summer School 17th - 19th September 1 The Táin Centre, Carlingford, Co. Louth
University College Cork - Local Government Workshop 24th September 2 O'Rahilly Building, UCC
Greystones Town Council "Public Service Delivery V's Privatisation" 1st - 3rd October 1 La Touche Hotel, Greystones, Co. Wicklow
Institute of Public Administration - Induction Programme for Newly Elected Members 9th October 1 Gresham Metropole Hotel, Cork
Association of Irish Regions - "EU Cohesion Policy - Implications for our Regions" 15th October 2 The Ridgepool Hotel, Ballina, Co. Mayo
Irish Human Rights Commission and Law Society of Ireland 16th October 1 Law Society Blackhall Place, Dublin 7
Seminar for the Local Government Budget 23rd October 6 The Gleneagle Hotel, Killarney, Co. Kerry
The Irish Association of Suicidiology 29th October - 1st November 1 Talbot Hotel, Wexford
Louth County Council - LAMA Annual Winter Seminar 2004 12th & 13th November 14 Fairways Hotel, Dundalk, Co. Louth
Clare Tourist Council in conjunction with Clare Co. Council - A National Tourism Conference 25th - 27th November 9 Falls Hotel, Ennistymon, Co. Clare
Confederation of European Councillors Conference, Killyhevlin Hotel 2nd & 3rd December 4 Killyhevlin Hotel, Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh
General County of County Council's Chairperson / Vice Chairperson's Seminar 3rd December 2 Enfield, Co. Meath
Institute of Public Administration - Induction Seminar for Newly Elected Members 3rd December 1 Landsdowne Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4
Institute of Public Administration - Induction Programme for Newly Elected Members 10th December 1 Clonea Strand Hotel, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford

 

 

 

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Attendance at Seminars Conferences 2008

Title of Conference Date No. attended Place of Conference
Ireland's First All Island Ecotourism Conference 30th & 31st January 1 Co. Fermanagh
Planning for Renewable Energy 7th & 8th February 1 Adare, Co. Limerick
Association of Municipal Authorities of Ireland 15th & 16th February 4 Sligo
Ireland's Newsest Immigrants, ensuring their participation in the 2009 European and Local Elections 21st - 23rd February 4 Letterkenny, Co. Donegal
Suicide Prevention: A Call to Action 22nd & 23rd February 3 City West Hotel, Dublin
Columchille Winter School Conference 29th Feb - 2nd March 9 Letterkenny, Co. Donegal
Annual Conference of the Association of County and City Councils 6th - 8th March 9 Roganstown, Co. Dublin
Local Authorities Members Association Autumn Spring Seminar 2008 27th & 28th March 7 Knightsbrook Hotel, Trim
Rattoo Heritage Society 16th Annual Kerry Environmental Recognition Conference 2nd - 6th April 7 Ballybunion, Co. Kerry
Sherkin Island Marine Station 'Water, the Challenges for Users' 18th & 18th April 6 Sherkin Island
Confederation of European Councillors 24th April 4 Enniskellen, Co. Fermanagh
TJK Conferences. Ltd Planning Seminar 25th & 26thApril 3 Patrick Punch Hotel, Limerick
The Implementation of Phase 2 of RAPID 30th April 1 Tulllamore Court Hotel, Tullamore
The Role of Local Government in Community & Rural Development 8th & 9th May 7 Listowel, Co Kerry
Current Practice & Future Opportunities for Community Rural Transport in Ireland 14th & 15th May 2 Tralee, Co. Kerry
Local Government & the Environment 16th - 18th May 4 Ballyvaughan, Co. Kildare
Irish Culture and Heritage: Inspiration for the Next Generation 16th - 18th May 2 Tulsk, Co. Roscommon
When will Democracy work in Africa? 21st May 2 Royal Marine Hotel, Dun LaoighaireI
Integrated Area Planning: A Collaborative Approach to Decision Making 26th May 1 Tipperary Institure, Tipperary
Local Government Housing Service 6th - 8th June 3 Bellingham Castle Hotel, Co. Louth
Regional Seminar on the Green Paper - Stronger Local Democracy - Options for Change 13th June 1 Woodlands Hotel, Waterford
Carlow Tourism: 6th National Tourism Conference 18th - 20th June 4 Killerig, Carlow
From 'Murder Machine' to Modern Education? 27th - 29th June 3 Gorey, Co. Wexford
Synge Summer School 2008 29th June - 5th July 4 Rathdrum, Co. Wicklow
The 'Baltimore' Training Seminar for Councillors 4th - 6th July 3 Skibbereen, West Cork
Public Consultation Regional Seminar on Local Government Reform 7th July 6 Limerick
Alternative Enterprise, the key to sustaining the Rural Economy 9th - 12th July 2 Cliffden
A Feast of Friel: 28th Annual MacGill Summer School 12th - 19th July 5 Glenties, Co. Donegal
John Hewitt International Summer School 28th July - 1st August 6 Armagh
The Role of Local Government in Sport 30th July - 1st August 7 Oughterard, Co. Galway
Parnell Summer School 2008 10th - 15th August 6 Rathdrum, Co. Wicklow
Irish Language Course 13th - 16th August 1 Inis More, Aran Islands, Co. Galway
Environment Ireland Conference 2008 9th & 10th September 4 Croke Park, Dublin
95th Annual AMAI Conference 2008 11th - 13th September 10 Sligo
Society for Folk Life Studios 18th - 21st September 4 Killarney, Co. Kerry
Energy Efficiency - Heat Recovery & Energy Recycling for the Domestic Dwelling 19th - 21st September 1 Mannin Bay Hotel, Clifden, Co. Galway
Local Government & Sustainable Economic Development 23rd - 25th September 1 Lord Bagelan Hotel, Leighlin Bridge, Co. Carlow
Getting a Grip 2008 'Addiction Proofing our Communities' 2nd & 3rd October 4 Malton Hotel, Killarney, Co. Kerry
Relationship between Local Authorities & and the Business Sector - are there lessons to be learned? 3rd - 5th October 3 Charlesland Golf and Country Club, Greystones, Co. Wicklow
Role of Local Government in Protecting our Water Resources 9th - 11th October 4 Oughterard, Co. Galway
The Blascaod Commemmoration 2008 10th - 12th October 2 Tralee, Co. Kerry
Climate Change - the way forward for Local Authorites 16th October 3 Croke Park, Dublin
Local Authority Financing: A Crisis Brewing, the Challenge for Councillors 16th - 18th October 1 Killarney, Co. Kerry
Association of Irish Regions 11th Annual Conference 17th October 3 Clonakilty, Co. Cork
IISC Autumn 2008 Facilitative Leadership Workshop 17th October 1 Kilkenny
21st. Dr.Douglas Hyde Conference - Lost in Translation 17th - 19th October 3 Ballaghadereen, Co. Roscommon
Climate Change 21st October 1 Mansion House, Dublin
Irish Language Course for Councillors 26th - 29th October 1 Furbo, Co. Galway
Anti-Social Behaviour & Asssociated Health & Safety Issues 31st October - 2nd November 2 Carrick-On-Suir
Green Infrastructure - Connecting nature, people and places 4th & 5th November 1 Grand Hotel, Malahide, Co. Dublin
Association of Irish Festivals Events: Annual Conference 6th - 8th November 1 Ballinasloe
Obesity: Weighing up the Evidence 13th November 2 Europa Hotel, Belfast
All-island Public Consultation Conference - A Practical Approach 13th November 1 Croke Park, Dublin
Cancer Seminar 14th November 1 EU House, Dawson Street, Dublin
Public Relations & Communications Skills for Councillors 14th - 16th November 5 Letterkenny, Co. Donegal
Irish Association of Suicodology 8th National Conference 20th November 3 Athlone,. Co. Westmeath
Information and Communication Technology for Councillors 21st - 23rd November 4 Bunclody, Co. Wexford
Effective Communications for Councillors 21st - 23rd November 7 Bunclody, Co. Wexford
LAMA Annual Winter Seminar 2008 26th & 27th November 12 Castebar, Co. Mayo
Co-Operation and Integration: The Key to Successful Tourism 27th - 29th November 7 Falls Hotel, Ennistymon, Co. Clare
Meet the Planners 3rd December 2 Park Inn, Dundalk
Homelessness in Ireland 5th & 6th December 2 City West, Dublin
Local Government Planning Services 9th - 11th January 2009 7 Hotel Westport, Westport
Antrim Tourism Conference 23rd & 24th January 2009 8 Dunadry Hotel, Dunadry, Co. Antrim

NOTE: Final 2 conferences were held in January 2009 but on Conference List at December 2008 Meeting.

 

 

 

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Attendance at Seminars Conferences 2007

Title of Conference Date No. attended Place of Conference
Launch of National Conference Report - Theme: "Addressing the Mental Needs of Minority Ethnic Groups and Asylum Seekers in Ireland" 18th January 4 Sligo
LAMA Awards 19th & 20th January 4 Burlington Hotel, Dublin
Cumann Merriman Winter School 2007 26th - 28th January 7 Hotel Westport, Co. Mayo
Association of Municipal Authorities of Ireland Conference 9th & 10th February 6 Tralee
TJK Conferences Limited. Theme: "Planning Seminar for Councillors" 17th February 7  
Confederation of European Councillors Conference. Theme: "The Role of Local Authorities in Building Peace & Reconciliation" 23rd February 3 Park Inn Hotel,Dundalk, Co. Louth
Colmcille Heritage Trust Conference. Theme: "The Contribution of the G.A.A. to the Sporting & Social Life in Ireland" 23rd - 25th February 5 Letterkenny
Kadenza Consultancies - Theme: "Energy & the Development Plan, Sustainable, Renewable Efficient" 2nd - 4th March 2 Clonmel Park Hotel, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary
Association of County & City Council Conference - Theme: "ACCC Annual Conference, 2007" 8th - 10th March 6 Park Hotel, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford
Trip to Penvenan, Brittany, France 16th - 19th March 2 Penvenan, Brittany, France
Sherkin Island Marine Station - Theme: "Enforcement of Environmental Regulations" 29th - 30th March 2 Carrigaline Court Hotel, Cork
Rattoo Heritage Society Conference - Theme: "15th Annual Kerry Environment Conference" 28th March - 1st April 13 Golf Hotel, Ballybunion, Co. Kerry
LAMA Spring Conference 12th & 13th April 18 Gleneagle Hotel, Killarney
Irish Rural Dwellers Association Planning Conference. Theme: "Last Call for Rural Planning" 18th - 20th April 5  
Southern & Eastern Regional Assembly. Theme: "Regional Governance" 20th April 3 Killashee House Hotel, Naas, Co. Kildare
Alternative Sustainable & Renewable Energy Summit 23rd & 24th April 5 Croke Park Convention Centre, Dublin
Confederation of European Councillors Conference. Theme: "Building the Platform for Peace & Prosperity - The Role of Local & Regional Government in North-South Economic Co-Operation" 27th April 3 Mount Errigal Hotel, Letterkenny
Kadenza Consultancies Conference. Theme: "The Local Government Housing Service" 27th - 29th April 1 Silver Tassie Hotel, Milford Road, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal
Irish Public Bodies 31st May 1 Burlington Hotel
Building for Children 7th June 1 Lyrath Estate Hotel
Training Seminar for Councillors. Theme: "Effective Communications for Councillors" 8th - 10th June 1 Castlebellingham, Co. Louth
James Hoban Commemoration 11th - 14th June 2  
Meeting in Civic Office 12th June 1 Cashel, Co. Tipperary
BMW Regional Assembly Annual Conference 13th June 1 Four Seasons Hotel, Carlingford, Co. Louth
All-Ireland Training for Community Energy Planning & Climate Preparedness 15th June 1  
Community & Enterprise Section, Leitrim Co. Council. Theme: "Your Place or Mine Conference - Place the Link to Investment" 21st June 1 Croke Park Conference Centre, Dublin
Festival of the Sea 22nd June 1 Kilmore Quay
Combat Poverty Conference 27th June 1 Croke Park, Dublin
Byrne/Perry Summer School Conference 29th June - 1st July 2  
Synge Summer School Conference 1st - 7th July 2 Avondale House, Rathdrum, Co. Wicklow
Kadenza Consultancies. Theme: "The Local Government Planning Service" 5th - 7th July 6 Baltimore, West Cork
Magill Summer School. Theme: "Priorities for Government for the Next Five Years" 15th - 20th July 1 Highlands Hotel & St. Columba's Comprehensive School, Glenties
William Carleton Summer School. Theme: "Carleton's Literary Context Irish Womens Winters - The Flight of the Earls" 6th - 10th August 2  
Parnell Summer School 2007. Theme: "Continuity & Change in Irish Culture, Society & Politics" 12th - 17th August    
Merriman Summer School. Theme: "Mor idir na haimsiribh - The Past, Another Country" 19th - 25th August 1 Spa Wells Centre, Lisdoonvarna, Co. Clare
Local Government & the Arts (Weekend of Fleadh Cheoil - Tullamore) 24th - 26th August 1  
Seanchai Kerry Literary & Cultural Centre. Theme: "Developing Local Heritage for Tourism Purposes" 6th & 7th September 2  
Kilkee Waterworld. Theme: "Rural Tourism 2007 - 2013" 7th September 2  
Association of Municipal Authorities of Ireland Conference. Theme: "94th Annual Conference 2007" 13th - 15th September 1  
Omagh District Council. Theme: "Benedict Kiely Literary Weekend" 14th - 16th September 2  
Tipperary Remembrance Trust. Theme: "Remembrance Weekend and Conference" 28th - 30th September 2 Tipperary
IWEA Conference. Theme: "The Green Revolution" 28th September 5 Slieve Russell Hotel, Ballyconnell, Co. Cavan
Greystones Town Council in Association with Ards Borough Council. Theme: "The Changing Ireland - Are Local Authorities Prepared" 28th - 30th September 3  
Inaugural National Summit 2nd & 3rd October 1 Croke Park
Kerry Life Education Limited. Theme: "Battle Against Substance & Alcohol Misuse" 4th - 5th October 3  
TJK Conferences Limited. Theme: "Planning Seminar for Councillors" 12th & 13th October 1  
Great Blasket Commemoration 2007. Theme: "The Vikings - with special emphasis on the lift and work of the Norwegian Scholar Carl Marstrander" 12th - 14th October 2  
Association of Irish Regions Conference. Theme: "The Challenge of Climate Change for the Island of Ireland" 19th October 8 Killarney
Consultation Institute Meaningful Consultation with the Older Generations 23rd October 1  
Roscommon County Council. Theme: "Dr. Douglas Hyde Conference" 26th - 28th October 11 St. Nathy's College, Ballaghaderreen, Co. Roscommon
Dundalk Chamber of Commerce. Theme: "Conference on Gateway Status - What's it Worth?" 1st November 2  
LAMA. Theme: "Annual Winter Conference" 9th & 10th November 7  
19th National Tourism Conference - Theme: "Tourism for Changing Lifestyles" 23rd & 24th November 10  
Kadenza Consultancies. Theme: "Local Government Budget 2008" 1st December 2  

 

 

 

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Attendance at Seminars Conferences 2003

Title of Conference Date No. attended Place of Conference
Cumann Merriman Conference 31st January - 2nd February 1  
G.C.C.C. - "Planning after the Celtic Tiger - The National Spatial Strategy" 7th & 8th February 7 Nenagh, Co. Tipperary
Trip to Manchester 7th - 9th February 1 Manchester, UK
A.M.A.I. - Spring Seminar 14th & 15th February 10 Letterkenny
Colmcille Heritage Trust Conference - Economic Prospects for Ireland Post Celtic Tiger 28th February - 2nd March 7 Churchill, Letterkenny
Local Government Needs Women Conference 8th March 3 Dublin
Trip to New York 11th - 19th March 2 New York, USA
Association of Health Boards of Ireland 21st & 22nd March 1 Newpark Hotel, Kilkenny
Duhallow Conference 27th - 30th March 2 Cork
LAMA Conference 24th & 25th April 12 Letterkenny, Co. Donegal
Sherkin Island Conference 1st & 2nd May 1 Carrigaline, Co. Cork
Blackwater Valley Tourism Conference - "Reviewing Public Support for Enterprise and Job Creation" 16th & 17th May 1 Mallow, Co. Cork
Irish Public Bodies A.G.M. 22nd May 2 Dublin
Rattoo Heritage Society 29th - 31st May 1 Heritage Centre
G.C.C.C. Conference 30th & 31st May 11 Cork
Kilkenny County Council - "Women Making a Difference" 6th June 12 Newpark Hotel, Kilkenny
Association of Local Democracy Agencies Conference 12th & 13th June 1 Carlow
Conference on Sustainable Development of Mountain Regions 16th - 18th June 1 Cavalese, Italy
Fertilizer Association of Ireland Conference 19th June 1 Cork
Dr. Douglas Hyde Conference, 2003 - "People and Place - An Exploration of landscape and migration in the poetry and music of the West of Ireland" 18th - 20th July 2 Ballaghaderreen / Strokestown / Portahard
Parnell Summer School 17th - 22nd August 1 Rathdrum, Co. Wicklow
Cumann Merriman Summer School 17th - 24th August 1 Ennistymon
Urban Tourism - Mapping the Future 24th - 27th August 1 Glasgow, UK
Kilkee Waterworld - The National Spatial Strategy and the Smaller Town 4th & 5th September 1 Kilkee
Biennial National Housing Conference 2nd October 1 Tralee, Co. Kerry
Irish Rural Dwellers Association - "Positive Planning for Houses in the Open Countryside and for Vibrant Rural Communities" 3rd & 4th October 2 Cahirciveen, Co. Kerry
LAMA Confederation of European Councillors Joint Conference 9th - 12th October 2 Prague, Czech Republic
Trip to Leicestershire (Twinned with Kilkenny) 31st October - 3rd November 4 Leicestershire, UK
LAMA Conference 7th & 8th November 6 Galway
Clare Tourism Conference 27th - 29th November 5 Ennistymon, Co. Clare
Irish Presidency of the European Union Conference 5th December 1 Dublin Castle
Presentation and Workshop on Renewable Energy for Local Authorities 11th December 1 Wexford
G.C.C.C. 12th December 2 Tullamore Court Hotel

 

 

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Attendance at Seminars Conferences 2002

Title of Conference Date No. attended Place of Conference
Trip to Leicestershire 25th - 28thJanuary 1 Leicestershire, UK
Callan Vision Seminar 28th January 1  
Food Institutional Research Measure and Relay Launch and Exhibition 29th January 1 University College Dublin
Kilkenny Association Manchester - Visit of Council Chairman to Manchester 1st - 3rd February Chairperson Manchester, UK
Planning Policy Seminar for Elected Members 2nd February 9 Tullamore Court Hotel
General Council of County Council Annual Seminar 7th & 8th February 11 Slieve Russell Hotel, Cavan
Association of Municipal Authorities of Ireland - Associations Spring Seminar 15th & 16th February 4 Brandon Hotel, Tralee, Co. Kerry
Colmcille Heritage Trust - Colmcille : "Roads and Public Transport in Ireland" 22nd - 24th February 6 Donegal
Trip to New York - Visit by Chairman 11th - 19th March Chairperson New York, USA
Major Conference on Waste Management in Ireland - Moving Mountains Through Wiser Ways 13th - 15th March 16 Newpark Hotel, Kilkenny
Association of Health Boards in Ireland - Health Services in Ireland Current Issues 22nd & 23rd March 4 Killarney
LAMA 19th Annual Conference 4th & 5th April 9 Brandon Hotel, Tralee
Irish Public Bodies Meeting 23rd May 1 Burlington Hotel, Dublin
Southern and Eastern Regional Assembly Conference - "Theme - Childcare and Social Inclusion New Tasks and Initiatives for Regional and Local Governance" 24th & 25th May 2 West County Conference and Leisure Hotel, Ennis, Co. Clare
"Recycling, Expectation and Reality" - 18th Annual Environmental Conference 6th & 7th June 2 Sherkin Island Marine Station, Sherkin Island, Co. Cork
General Council of County Councils Conference - "New Faces - New Directions" 14th & 15th June 13 The Great Northern Hotel, Bundoran, Co. Donegal
Social Study Conference - "Ireland 50 Years On What Price What Progess" 27th - 29th June 2 Ardilaun Hotel, Galway
International Humbert School - "How 11th September, 2001 Changed the World" 2nd - 7th July 1 Moyne College, Ballina
Dr. Doughlas Hyde Conference - "Ireland and Europe - An Historical Relationship" 19th - 21st July 4 Ballaghadereen
Parnell Summer School - "The Irish Revival - Cultural Inheritance or Cultural Baggage" 11th - 16th August 4 Avondale House and Forest Park, Rathdrum, Co. Wicklow
Merriman Summer School - "Exiles and Strangers - Immigrants to and from Ireland" 17th - 24th August 1 The Falls Hotel, Ennistymon, Co. Clare
Agricultural Science Association - ASA Banquet and Ball (12th) 12th & 13th September 1 City West, Dublin
University College Cork - Regional Development Symposium 12th & 13th September 1 University College Cork
Association of Municipal Authorities of Ireland 89th Annual Conference 12th - 14th September 9 Westport
IBEC Nice Treaty 20th September 2 Burlington Hotel, Dublin
The Irish Association of Suicidology - Theme: Youth Suicide 21st & 22nd September 2 Europa Hotel, Belfast
Joint LAMA Confederation of European Councillors Conference 25th - 30th September 2 Grand Hotel Praha, Slovakia
Broadcasting Commission of Ireland - Fast Forward Development in an Ever Changing Irish Broadcasting Landscape 26th & 27th September 1  
Greystones Town Council Autumn Seminar 4th - 6th October 1 La Touche Hotel, Greystones, Co. Wicklow
Seminar on the Nice Treaty 11th October 6 Druids Glen Marriot Hotel and Country Club, Newtownmountkennedy, Co. Wicklow
Council of Europe - Local Democracy and Local Government Renewal in Ireland 14th October 3 Dublin Castle
Erne Enterprise Development - "Ireland's Image as a Tourist Destination" 18th October 1 Allingham Arms Hotel, Bundoran
Finance Seminar 24th October 1 Heritage Hotel, Portlaoise
Enterprise Kiltullagh Limited - "Better Local Government - Is it Working" 31st October 2 White House Hotel, Ballinlough, Co. Roscommon
Policy Seminar for Elected Members - Finance Policy and Practice. 2nd November 9 Rochestown Park Hotel, Cork
Enterprise Ireland - Brands for B2B 6th November 1 Enterprise Ireland, Sandymount, Dublin
Carlow Co. Council - LAMA Annual Winter Seminar 8th & 9th November 7 Dolmen Hotel, Carlow
Teagasc National Dairy Conference - "Countdown to Reform" 21st November 1 Gleneagle, Killarney
The Fertilizer Association of Ireland - Winter Scientific Meeting 22nd November 1 U.C.D. Faculty of Agriculture
Clare Tourist Council, Clare "Exploring Sport" 29th & 30th November 10  

 

 

 

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