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Thousands of people throng the streets every St Patrick's Day to enjoy parades, music and pageantry. But preparation for the event begins months beforehand.

Seachtain na Gaeilge is a celebration of linguistic heritage and it's now in full swing. Irish language events supported by local authorities are taking place nationwide.

The biggest national celebration of reading takes place this Saturday as the country comes together to mark Ireland Reads Day.

Ireland Reads is back for 2026. The national campaign celebrating the joys of reading will culminate on 28 February with a host of events at local libraries around the country.

Hedge trimming stops every spring and summer. Here’s how the closed season promotes wildlife and supports Ireland's biodiversity.

From parades to traditional craft workshops, local authorities are supporting celebrations of this ancient festival.

WAM placements offer paid, mentored roles for graduates with disabilities across a wide range of disciplines in local government.
 

This new policy supports transparency, fairness and good customer service across the sector.

There's something to suit every fitness level and interest.

This week around 450,000 real Christmas trees are being taken down in homes around the country. Find out how your local authority is helping people dispose of them responsibly.

With the big day almost here, we take a look at all the preparation and planning that local authorities do to illuminate our cities, towns and villages with Christmas lights and trees. 

The 2025 Local Government Customer Service Report highlights trends in service awareness, engagement, satisfaction and sentiment.