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Nationwide celebrations as Ireland Reads Day returns The biggest national celebration of reading takes place this Saturday as the country comes together to mark Ireland Reads Day. Our public libraries are bringing reading to life through a rich variety of …

Behind the scenes at Ireland’s St Patrick’s Day parades 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. We take a look at the vital work local …

Beyond the cúpla focail: how local authorities help the Irish language thrive Seachtain na Gaeilge is a key annual celebration of the Irish language, proudly supported by local authorities. That support continues all year round, through initiatives such …

6 events celebrating Imbolc and St Brigid's Day across Ireland From vibrant parades to traditional craft workshops, local authorities across Ireland are marking the St Brigid's Day bank holiday weekend with a rich programme of events celebrating Irish …

WAM graduate programme now open for applications Applications are now open for the WAM (Willing Able Mentoring) graduate programme with local authorities, a paid and mentored programme exclusively for graduates with disabilities. For the 2026 intake, 23 …

Ireland Reads campaign encourages everyone to get lost in a good book Ireland Reads is back for 2026! The national campaign encouraging everyone in Ireland to Get Lost in a Good Book will take place throughout the month of February. Date 19 February 2026 …

Understanding the role of Local Community Development Committees Local Community Development Committees help coordinate many of the programmes, grants and partnerships that support communities across Ireland. Their work covers everything from social …

Working together to boost tourism Tourism is one of Ireland's most important industries. In 2024, international visitors spent €6.2 billion in the country. Domestic tourism added a further €3.6 billion. Combined, that is close to €10 billion flowing into …

How local authorities tackle illegal dumping In Ireland, one of the most persistent threats to local environments is illegal dumping . Here’s how local authorities are tackling the issue. Date 20 April 2026 Relates to Environment On the ground with a …

Communities planting the future Local authorities marked National Tree Week (8–15 March 2026) by helping to distribute thousands of young tree saplings to community groups, individuals and businesses across Ireland. The goal is to support local tree …

New Climate Action Charter for local authorities Ireland’s local authorities have agreed a new Climate Action Charter that sets out how they will continue to take action on climate change over the coming years. The updated Charter builds on the first …