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Lobbying wins, training announcements, member stories and analysis of the trends shaping Ireland's play, activity and leisure businesses.

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Featured

PALI meets Department of Enterprise on insurance reform

Lobbying

Representing member concerns on public liability premiums and the need for sustainable cover for activity venues in the 2026 Insurance (Amendment) Bill.

10 July 2026 · 4 min read
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Ask the Expert

What Makes a Good Soft Play Centre Website?

Your website should answer the questions your reception team hears every day. Myk shares the essentials of a useful, reliable soft play website.

Myk Baxter, Founder of Myk Baxter MarketingMyk Baxter
26 October 20264 min read
Training

PALI board meets IAAT partners at 2026 AGM

The PALI board welcomed IAAT — the Irish Adventure Activity Trainers — to the 2026 AGM to strengthen quality-assured training links for member venues.

12 September 20263 min read
Announcement

PALI members now get ISME membership included

Every PALI member is now welcomed into ISME, the Irish SME Association, unlocking a HR advice line, the HR Hub of contracts and templates, subsidised Skillnet training and the ISME Advantage savings programme.

13 August 20261 min read
Announcement

AGM 2026, save the date

PALI's Annual General Meeting takes place on 15 October 2026 in Dublin. Keynote and full agenda to follow.

12 June 20261 min read
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