The Alpha Ireland
Conference 2026
“Go and bear fruit, fruit that will last”
Saturday 7 November 2026•9.00am–4.30pm•Open Arms Church, Sandyford, Dublin
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What is AIC?
The Alpha Ireland Conference is a unique opportunity to come together to celebrate our shared mission, encounter Jesus, and be filled with the Holy Spirit. One day. One room. The whole Church in Ireland.
Conference speakers
Holy Trinity BromptonVicar & Senior Pastor, HTB · London
Archie and Sam share the leadership of Holy Trinity Brompton — the home of Alpha, now running in over 30,000 churches worldwide. Pioneers of HTB’s first plant at St Peter’s Brighton, they returned in 2022 to succeed Nicky Gumbel.
Encounter MinistriesCo-founder & President, Encounter Ministries · USA
Priest, author, and keynote at the 2025 Alpha USA Conference, Fr Mathias is passionate to see the Church come alive with the transforming power of the Holy Spirit — teaching, equipping and activating disciples across the world.
Open Arms ChurchLead Pastor, Open Arms Church · Dublin
Lead Pastor of Open Arms Church — our host for the day — Seán has been in ministry for almost 20 years. Seán and his wife Gillian launched Open Arms Church in Sandyford in March 2018 and took over the leadership of Open Arms Newbridge in 2020.
Live worship, all day
The worship team from Holy Trinity Brompton — the church where Alpha began — is crossing the Irish Sea to lead us. Expect a full day of worship, ministry and prayer alongside the talks.
bring your voice.
HTB Worship
9.00am – 4.30pm, and every minute counts
Tickets on sale now
Every ticket includes a light breakfast, lunch, and parking. We expect the conference to sell out — don’t miss it.
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Adult
€50
per person
The full day — worship, keynotes, ministry, breakfast, lunch and parking included.
Buy nowGroup
€150
4 tickets for the price of 3
Alpha is a team sport. Bring your co-hosts, helpers and your priest or pastor — the fourth place is on us.
Buy nowYoung adult
€25
ages 16–25
Half price for the next generation. Under-18s must be accompanied by an adult.
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Event details
Open Arms is in Sandyford Business Park, just off the M50. Parking is included with your ticket, and the Luas Green Line (Sandyford or Stillorgan stops) is a short walk away.
Open Arms Church69C Heather Road, Sandyford,
Dublin 18, D18 Y9F6
“Go and bear fruit, fruit that will last”
John 15:16