CATU Summer School 2026

Join CATU for our 2026 Summer school on 28-30th of August, covering Facing the Far Right, Direct Action, Tough Conversations, and more!
About this Event

CATU Ireland's Summer School returns for 2026 from Friday 28th to Sunday 30th of August across venues in Dublin. This year it's back to basics, attendees can learn about or refresh their knowlege on topics at the core of CATU's organising.

The weekend will include a range of talks and workshops covering Facing the Far Right, Direct Action, Community Organising, and more! Take this opportunity to strengthen your skills in the union, and work with your fellow union members.

Attendance is open to everyone, however if you are not yet a member and are affected by the housing crisis in Ireland, join the union at catuireland.org/join

Friday

🕑: 06:00 PM
Registration and Snacks
🕑: 06:30 PM
Panel: Violence in our communities and the rise of the Far Right
🕑: 08:00 PM
Workshop: Mapping
🕑: 10:00 PM
SOCIAL: Céilí
Saturday

🕑: 10:00 AM
Workshop: Community Organizing
🕑: 12:00 PM
Break
🕑: 12:30 PM
Workshop: Difficult Conversations
🕑: 03:00 PM
Lunch
🕑: 04:00 PM
Workshop: Anti-Eviction and Direct Action
🕑: 08:00 PM
SOCIAL: Rave
Sunday

🕑: 10:00 AM
Presentation: CATU Campaigns
🕑: 12:00 PM
Break
🕑: 12:30 PM
Workshop: Collective Care
🕑: 03:00 PM
Lunch
🕑: 04:00 PM
Walking Tour and goodbyes