Nine APT members joined delegates from across the country as they gathered at Kimmage Parish hall on Saturday 18 April 2026, to attend AMRI’s second annual Peace and justice conference.

It was an excellent conference, where those present explored opportunities for collaborative, faith-based responses towards a just and sustainable future for all.

Speakers included his excellency Ambassador David Donohue, former Permanent Representative of Ireland to the UN and New York, and co-facilitator of the negotiations on the UN 2030 Agenda.

Ms. Roisin Markham, Irish Doughnut Economics Network.

Mr. Kevin Hargaden. Jesuit Centre for Faith and Justice.

Mr. Sean Farrell, CEO, Trocaire.

The following link leads you to a reflection on the day, be both Denise O’ Brien, LSU (Chairperson APT Steering Team) and Rowena Galvin, SSJC(Co-Chairperson APT Steering Team).

Reflection APT Chairperson and Co Chairperson on attending APT Conference April 2026 .docx