Galway | 29 May 2026

Ireland’s Noise Summmit 2026

The first national conference in Ireland dedicated to
environmental noise management, monitoring and mitigation

29 May 2026
Universty of Galway

Trinity College Dublin (TCD), University College Dublin (UCD) and the University of Galway, in collaboration with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) through the Noise 2050 Research Project, are pleased to invite you to the I Noise Summit Ireland – Environmental Noise and Health, the first national conference in Ireland fully dedicated to environmental noise management, monitoring and mitigation.

Held on International Noise Awareness Day (INAD), the summit provides a high-level platform for dialogue between public authorities, researchers, policymakers, infrastructure bodies, consultants and industry stakeholders involved in transport, urban planning, environmental protection and public health.

The event will address the current state of environmental noise in Ireland, regulatory frameworks, monitoring strategies, noise mapping, exposure assessment and evidence-based mitigation solutions for road, rail, aviation and industrial noise. Through expert presentations, panel discussions and interactive breakout sessions, the summit aims to foster knowledge exchange, support informed decision-making and promote integrated approaches to noise management.

By bringing together national and international expertise, the I Noise Summit Ireland seeks to strengthen cooperation between sectors and contribute to the development of effective policies and practical solutions for quieter, healthier and more resilient communities.

Be part of the first Noise Summit Ireland and contribute to shaping Ireland’s future soundscape.

Noise 2050 Research Project Team
Trinity College Dublin | University College Dublin | University of Galway

Welcome to Ireland’s Noise Summmit
2026

29/04/2026 - Wednesday

AGENDA

9:00 AM
Registration and networking

9:30 AM
Welcome and opening remarks

9:35 AM
Minister Address

9:45 AM
Keynote speaker

10:45 AM – 12:30 PM
PANEL A | Environmental Noise in Ireland

12:30 – 1:30
Network Lunch Break

1:20 – 3:30 PM
PANEL B | Noise 2050

3:30
Closing Remarks

Time 9.30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Registration Fee: Free of charge

Venue
University of Galway
Alice Perry Engineering Building -
Room G017

 

PANEL A | Environmental Noise in Ireland (10:45 – 12:30)

10:45
Short Talks – Ireland bodies representatives

Speaker 1 | EPA

Speaker 2 | TII

Speaker 3 | City Council

Speaker 4 | Consultant

11:45
PANEL DISCUSSION

PANEL B | Noise 2050 (1:20 – 3:30)

1:20
Noise 2050 project
 

1:30
Societies in Ireland
Invite speakers IOA /AACI/…  

2:00
International Noise Awareness Day [Ireland]

2:15 – 2:16
60 seconds of silence (INAD)

BREAKOUT SESSIONS (2:15 – 3:30)

2:15
Breakout sessions

3:00
SESSIONS ROUND-UP

3:30
Closing Remarks