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Association of Local Government president, Cllr Kieran O'Hanlon
MORE than 300 councillors from across Ireland will descend on Limerick this week for a major conference.
Limerick Strand Hotel in the city centre is playing host to the Association of Local Government’s annual conference.
Taking place this Wednesday and Thursday, the event is seeing policy, debate and training under the theme of ‘local government for the next generation’.
Securing the event represents a major coup for the current association president, Cllr Kieran O’Hanlon.
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The event is taking place in the metropolitan district leader’s own electoral area.
“It is an honour to host this flagship event in Limerick. As councillors, we play a crucial role in strengthening democracy and delivering for our communities,” he said.
Cllr O’Hanlon added that the conference, which is being held in partnership with Limerick City and County Council, will provide an important platform to discuss the critical role of local government in implementing the new Programme for Government.
Delegates will explore what the taskforce should deliver for local government in Ireland.
Contributors to this key session include Dr Aodh Quinlivan, director of the Centre for Local and Regional Governance at University College Cork, Cllr Declan Bree, one of Ireland’s longest-serving public representatives, and Heather Humphreys, a former Minister and TD.
The conference will also feature an address by Elaine O’Connor, the Ryder Cup 2027 co-ordinator with Limerick City and County Council.
She will outline preparations underway by the local authority for one of the world’s most high-profile sporting events.
It was officially opened this Wednesday by Mayor John Moran.
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