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This year's Your Council Day took place on 25 June. It's an annual celebration of the work of city and county councils, and this year over 1,000 stories showcasing their impact were shared online.

Fire services respond to all kinds of emergencies, including fires, road traffic accidents, and floods. Learn more about how they keep us safe.

The Your Council Day event on 27 June will showcase the ways that local authorities support vibrant communities across Ireland.

Public Participation Networks (PPNs) enable community groups take part in local decision-making. Find out about the impact they're making and how to get involved. 

The role that local authorities play maintaining our roads.

What happens next once the bins are put out and household waste is collected from the front of our homes.

Local Authority Integration Teams support people whose lives have been upended. In the process they help to build more connected communities.

If you're finishing a planning degree or have recently graduated, a career in local government could be an excellent next step.

Local authorities provide supports to help people adapt and live independently as they age.

Lead pipes that carry drinking water around the home are a proven health risk. A grant is available to help replace them with safer alternatives.

Local authorities are upgrading public lights to LED, delivering significant improvements in energy costs and carbon emissions.

Ireland’s architectural heritage is set to benefit from over €3.5 million in funding for the repair and protection of 28 historic structures nationwide.