The Labour Party will begin to plan its future today after a disappointing general election.
The annual Tom Johnson Summer School begins tonight in Galway city, with Labour leader Pat Rabbitte due to address delegates tomorrow.
Labour representatives from Northern Ireland and Britain will also attend the event as the party plans its future after taking 20 Dáil seats in the May election when it had hoped for major gains.
Speaking ahead of the event, director of the summer school Andrew Payne said: "This weekend will be an ideal opportunity for all strands of the Labour Party to come together and discuss the way forward for our party.
The conference, which begins tonight and runs until Sunday, is based on the theme: "Where next? - Labour after the election."
Several debates will take place including a discussion on the future of Labour following the election, Labour in Northern Ireland, migration and 21st-century socialism.
PA