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National Programmes
Age Friendly Ireland
Age Friendly Ireland Age Friendly Ireland assists with the expansion and development of age friendly programmes across Ireland. It’s been a local government shared service since 2017, hosted by Meath County Council. Age-friendly programmes have been set … -
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Healthy Ireland
Healthy Ireland Healthy Ireland is a government-led initiative that seeks to improve the health and wellbeing of everyone living in Ireland. To support its implementation the government has created the Healthy Ireland Fund, which enables local authorities … -
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Sláintecare Healthy Communities
Sláintecare Healthy Communities Sláintecare Healthy Communities is a partnership between local authorities, the HSE and the Department of Health to provide increased health and wellbeing services in 19 community areas across Ireland. The aim of … -
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Keeping Ireland moving
Keeping Ireland moving Potholes, resurfacing works, winter gritting – road maintenance affects all of us, whether we’re motorists, cyclists or pedestrians. But who is responsible for keeping our roads in good shape? And how do they decide what work to … -
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Creative Communities
Creative Communities Local authorities are working to encourage culture and creativity in their areas through the Creative Communities initiative. Part of the Creative Ireland Programme, this initiative aims to foster collaboration and spark new … -
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Celebrating the people and services that build stronger communities
Celebrating the people and services that build stronger communities This coming Friday, 27 June, county and city councils across Ireland will unite to celebrate Your Council Day, a national awareness campaign that highlights the essential work of local … -
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PPNs can help community groups make their voices heard
PPNs can help community groups make their voices heard Public Participation Networks (PPNs) are a way for community groups to ensure that decisions made by local authorities reflect their experiences and expertise. They were set up in 2014 to improve how … -
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A thousand stories of local impact
A thousand stories of local impact Last Friday, local authorities across Ireland came together to mark Your Council Day, a nationwide campaign celebrating and promoting the work of local government. With over 1,000 stories shared across social media and … -
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Climbing the ladder
Climbing the ladder Every local authority in Ireland provides a fire service, and every day local firefighters help to protect lives, homes and workplaces. To find out more about the role, we spoke to Peter Kelly, Station Manager at Rathdrum Fire Station … -
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Heritage Week: Celebrating Ireland's past and present
Heritage Week: Celebrating Ireland's past and present Heritage Week, running from 16 to 24 August 2025, offers nine days packed with events that bring our history, culture and landscapes to life. Heritage officers within local city and county councils, … -
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Connection and culture at Refugee Week 2025
Connection and culture at Refugee Week 2025 Refugee Week 2025 took place in June this summer, with events held across the country celebrating resilience, inclusion, and community spirit. Led locally by the 31 Local Authority Integration Teams (LAITs) and … -
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How LAIT teams support integration from day one
How LAIT teams support integration from day one Local Authority Integration Teams support people whose lives have been upended. In the process they foster integration and help to build more connected communities. Date 20 May 2025 Relates to Community …