We are delighted to announce an upcoming conference hosted by the Loneliness Taskforce Research Network.

• 📅 Date: Tuesday, 26th May 2026
• 🕙 Time: 9.15am – 4pm
• 📍 Location: Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission; 16-22 Green Street, Dublin 7, D07 CR20

About the Conference

Loneliness is a growing public health concern with consequences for both physical and mental wellbeing. This conference will bring together people working with individuals experiencing loneliness to learn about the mutual impacts of loneliness and health on one another.

Our event, which will take place on the 26^th of May, is open to service providers, policymakers, government employees, researchers, and anyone affected by loneliness.
 

Speakers

We are pleased to announce the following speakers, with more to be announced:

• Dr. Ann-Marie Creaven — Associate Professor, Department of Psychology, University of Limerick
• Dr. Julie Christiansen — Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, University of Southern Denmark
• Dr Fabian Sweeney, School of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
• Dr. Joanna McHugh Power — Maynooth University, Chair of the Loneliness Taskforce Research Network

A Call for People with Lived Experience of Loneliness

We strongly encourage people with lived experience of loneliness to attend and participate in the day. Your voice and insights are a vital part of this conversation, and we want this event to reflect the real experiences of those affected by loneliness in Ireland.

Why This Matters

The discussions we hope to have at this conference will feed directly into the ongoing strategic work of the LTRN and the Loneliness Taskforce as they continue to campaign for a meaningful, coordinated governmental response to loneliness in Ireland.

Attendees will learn new insights about the associations between loneliness and health, and about interventions that work to address loneliness.

ALONE, as provider of secretariat and coordination support for both bodies, is proud to play a role in making this event happen.

Register Now

Attendance is free, but places are limited. We encourage you to register early to secure your place and be part of this important national conversation.

👉 [Register Here]

We look forward to welcoming you on the 26^th of May.

This event has been made possible through grant funding from the Health Research Board and coordination and planning from Maynooth University and ALONE.