Please join us for our 2027 Conference!
When and where is the La Leche League of Ireland Conference in 2027?
On Friday 5th, Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th March 2027, in the Shearwater Hotel, Marina Point, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway, Ireland.
The ticket price does not include accommodation, to offer you flexibility in where you stay.
Who are the speakers and topics?
We are thrilled this year to welcome Dr. Robert Boyle. etc
Charlotte Treitl
Justice Reilly
We will have many other speakers and workshops throughout the weekend, so it will be packed with something for everyone!
CERPS have been applied for this conference.
How much are the tickets?
Tickets will be on sale at an early bird price until 31st January 2027 and then be on full price sale thereafter.
The early bird ticket prices per person are:
- Attendance in person €80 (Full price €100)
- Attendance online €80 (Full price €100)
- Add on a partner ticket for in person attendance €15
- Children not partaking in activities are free to attend
- Addition of CERPs €25
What does the ticket price include?
The stated ticket prices for in person attendance will allow access to all the available in person sessions and tea and coffee breaks on Saturday and Sunday. It will not be an all inclusive accommodation package. You will also receive a recording of the sessions from the main stage of the event afterwards, which you can watch back until 1st March 2028.
The stated ticket prices for online attendance will allow live stream access to the sessions on our main stage from 9am -5.30pm on Saturday and from 9am -1pm on Sunday. You will also receive a recording of the sessions from the main stage of the event afterwards, which you can watch back until 1st March 2028.
Booking information
In person booking details
Tickets for in person attendance will be on sale until Friday Feb 26th 2027. (subject to availability)
A limited number of tickets for in person attendance will also be available on the day to purchase at the event (subject to availability).
Ticket cancellations must be received by Friday Feb 26th 2027 to be refunded.
Online booking details
Tickets for online delegates are available for purchase until Thursday 4th March 2027.
Ticket cancellations must be received by Tuesday 2nd March 2027 to be refunded.
Recordings will be available for viewing until 1st March 2028.
You will receive log on details one week before the event, and details on how to access the recording via email 5 working days after the event.
Children's Activities
As is usual at La Leche League functions, your children are welcome to accompany you to sessions, meals, and all conference areas. If you are bringing toys for your baby/toddler/child please do ensure they are quiet toys and any devices are equipped with headphones. Ordinary baby sounds or gleeful toddler noises will not distract speakers or delegates. A crying baby, however, may be distracting to others and may be upsetting for the baby. You may have to miss part of the session, but tending to their needs is the most important thing you can do. Don't forget that the sessions in the main room will be recorded, so you can watch them back if you have to step out.
Tickets for children (under 18yrs) are free of charge and all children must have their own ticket.
For an extra charge at booking, we provide some activities for children aged 0-12 years which will coincide with the times of our speaker sessions.
We will have a playroom available which will be staffed by early years' child care professionals who are garda vetted. This room is suitable for ages 0-7 years. Children who are 4 years and under can access this playroom while accompanied by an adult. Children who are 5 years and older can play here without an adult accompanying them, but they must be signed in and out of the room by their adult. There will be toys and activities for children to engage with. These activities will be self-directed.
For children aged 8-12 years there will be guided activities throughout the weekend which will coincide with the times of our speaker sessions. While there will be a garda vetted adult in attendance at all of these sessions, children will be free to come and go from these sessions and supervision will only be provided while they are in the session room. The number of children able to attend sessions may be limited, due to session room size constraints and they will operate on a first come, first served basis.
A children's programme of activities will be sent out to attendees prior to the conference.
Accommodation
The Shearwater Hotel have a limited number of conference accommodation rates available for attendees. You can access these by quoting our conference Rate: 582378 , this can only be used over the phone - +353 90 9630400 not on the website.
Conference Accommodation Rates
Friday Night €159.00 B&B Twin/Double Room
Saturday Night €189.00 B&B Twin/Double Room
Sunday Night €119.00 B&B Twin/Double Room
Family Suites available for 2 adults/3 children - suite supplement is €50.00 per night
Kids Rates sharing with parents is Zero (0 yrs - 4 yrs)
Kids Rates sharing with parents is €10 (5yrs - 12 yrs) per child per night
Kids Rates sharing with parents is €25.00 (13yrs * 15yrs) per child per night
TO MAKE YOUR BOOKING, PLEASE CONTACT THE HOTEL RESERVATIONS TEAM ON
Phone: +353 90 9630400 and quote conference rate: 582378 .
How can I pay for the tickets?
On our booking website you will have the option to pay by debit or credit card using a secure payment method powered by Stripe.
Tickets purchased on the day can be paid for with cash or with credit/debit card.
Can our organisation have a stand at the event?
If you would like to have a stand, please email: conference@lalecheleagueireland.com to discuss this further.
What accessibility considerations have we made?
To ensure that the location is as accessible to a diverse range of attendees, we have found somewhere that has good transport links and is close to numerous hotels, B&Bs, etc., or indeed commutable for those who live in certain parts of the country.
The venue has worked hard to be accommodating to those with disabilities and is wheelchair accessible in all conference areas.
We will have a room dedicated to accommodate the needs of those who may need a quieter space, and will also ensure that seating will be reserved to accommodate those with visual or hearing impairments and have a dedicated wheelchair area for any wheelchair users and their companion/colleague.
We really want to ensure that our event is accessible, so we hope to help to support and reassure you in the run up to and during the event. We welcome any feedback.
Any accommodations or requests will be gathered from you during the registration process. But if you have any additional needs, please email conference@lalecheleagueireland.com
