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Cyclists on our roads are at heightened risk.
Fourteen pedal cyclists have lost their lives so far this year, with a significant number of fatalities falling into two age groups:
➡️Young people under 20
➡️ Older adults aged 70 and above.
#CanYouSeeMeNow #KeepingPeopleSafe
Fourteen pedal cyclists have lost their lives so far this year, with a significant number of fatalities falling into two age groups:
➡️Young people under 20
➡️ Older adults aged 70 and above.
#CanYouSeeMeNow #KeepingPeopleSafe
November 27, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Cyclists on our roads are at heightened risk.
Fourteen pedal cyclists have lost their lives so far this year, with a significant number of fatalities falling into two age groups:
➡️Young people under 20
➡️ Older adults aged 70 and above.
#CanYouSeeMeNow #KeepingPeopleSafe
Fourteen pedal cyclists have lost their lives so far this year, with a significant number of fatalities falling into two age groups:
➡️Young people under 20
➡️ Older adults aged 70 and above.
#CanYouSeeMeNow #KeepingPeopleSafe
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To date in 2025, 37 pedestrians and two e-scooter driver/passengers have been killed on our roads.
Among them, our oldest citizens are particularly vulnerable; people aged over 80 make up a large share of these deaths.
#CanYouSeeMeNow #KeepingPeopleSafe
Among them, our oldest citizens are particularly vulnerable; people aged over 80 make up a large share of these deaths.
#CanYouSeeMeNow #KeepingPeopleSafe
November 27, 2025 at 12:01 PM
To date in 2025, 37 pedestrians and two e-scooter driver/passengers have been killed on our roads.
Among them, our oldest citizens are particularly vulnerable; people aged over 80 make up a large share of these deaths.
#CanYouSeeMeNow #KeepingPeopleSafe
Among them, our oldest citizens are particularly vulnerable; people aged over 80 make up a large share of these deaths.
#CanYouSeeMeNow #KeepingPeopleSafe
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👀 Can you see me now?
The importance of visibility on our roads cannot be understated, particularly for vulnerable road users including pedestrians, cyclists, e-scooter drivers and motorcyclists.
#CanYouSeeMeNow #KeepingPeopleSafe
The importance of visibility on our roads cannot be understated, particularly for vulnerable road users including pedestrians, cyclists, e-scooter drivers and motorcyclists.
#CanYouSeeMeNow #KeepingPeopleSafe
November 27, 2025 at 7:59 AM
👀 Can you see me now?
The importance of visibility on our roads cannot be understated, particularly for vulnerable road users including pedestrians, cyclists, e-scooter drivers and motorcyclists.
#CanYouSeeMeNow #KeepingPeopleSafe
The importance of visibility on our roads cannot be understated, particularly for vulnerable road users including pedestrians, cyclists, e-scooter drivers and motorcyclists.
#CanYouSeeMeNow #KeepingPeopleSafe
Strong local economies are the lifeblood of every community, and your council is there to help businesses succeed.
Discover 7 ways local authorities support local businesses every day:
www.localgov.ie/news/7-ways-...
Discover 7 ways local authorities support local businesses every day:
www.localgov.ie/news/7-ways-...
November 19, 2025 at 9:04 AM
Strong local economies are the lifeblood of every community, and your council is there to help businesses succeed.
Discover 7 ways local authorities support local businesses every day:
www.localgov.ie/news/7-ways-...
Discover 7 ways local authorities support local businesses every day:
www.localgov.ie/news/7-ways-...
Halloween can be stressful for dogs. Fireworks, weird costumes, unfamiliar people at the door - it's lot to deal with!
For expert advice on keeping your dog soothed and safe this weekend, we spoke to a local authority dog warden.
Read their tips here: www.localgov.ie/news/giving-...
For expert advice on keeping your dog soothed and safe this weekend, we spoke to a local authority dog warden.
Read their tips here: www.localgov.ie/news/giving-...
October 31, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Halloween can be stressful for dogs. Fireworks, weird costumes, unfamiliar people at the door - it's lot to deal with!
For expert advice on keeping your dog soothed and safe this weekend, we spoke to a local authority dog warden.
Read their tips here: www.localgov.ie/news/giving-...
For expert advice on keeping your dog soothed and safe this weekend, we spoke to a local authority dog warden.
Read their tips here: www.localgov.ie/news/giving-...
The Cybersecurity Apprenticeship Programme – Ireland’s first IT apprenticeship programme tailored for local government – officially launches this week.
Learn more: www.localgov.ie/news/new-app...
Learn more: www.localgov.ie/news/new-app...
New apprenticeship scheme to help protect local authorities from cyber-attacks
The Cybersecurity Apprenticeship Programme, which allows employees to upskill in vital areas as they work, was officially launched on 21 October.
www.localgov.ie
October 22, 2025 at 2:59 PM
The Cybersecurity Apprenticeship Programme – Ireland’s first IT apprenticeship programme tailored for local government – officially launches this week.
Learn more: www.localgov.ie/news/new-app...
Learn more: www.localgov.ie/news/new-app...
Just published: the 2024 Local Government Climate Action KPI Report.
It shows what Ireland's local authorities are doing to address climate change, what's actions have already been taken, and what's planned in the years ahead.
Download the full report here: www.localgov.ie/research/202...
It shows what Ireland's local authorities are doing to address climate change, what's actions have already been taken, and what's planned in the years ahead.
Download the full report here: www.localgov.ie/research/202...
September 10, 2025 at 10:23 AM
Just published: the 2024 Local Government Climate Action KPI Report.
It shows what Ireland's local authorities are doing to address climate change, what's actions have already been taken, and what's planned in the years ahead.
Download the full report here: www.localgov.ie/research/202...
It shows what Ireland's local authorities are doing to address climate change, what's actions have already been taken, and what's planned in the years ahead.
Download the full report here: www.localgov.ie/research/202...
Ever wondered what it’s like to be a firefighter?
From house calls to gorse fires to school visits, the fire service does far more than you might think. We talked to Wicklow County Council’s Peter Kelly to find out the job.
www.localgov.ie/news/climbin...
From house calls to gorse fires to school visits, the fire service does far more than you might think. We talked to Wicklow County Council’s Peter Kelly to find out the job.
www.localgov.ie/news/climbin...
Climbing the ladder
Fire services respond to all kinds of emergencies, including fires, road traffic accidents, and floods. Learn more about how they keep us safe.
www.localgov.ie
July 4, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Ever wondered what it’s like to be a firefighter?
From house calls to gorse fires to school visits, the fire service does far more than you might think. We talked to Wicklow County Council’s Peter Kelly to find out the job.
www.localgov.ie/news/climbin...
From house calls to gorse fires to school visits, the fire service does far more than you might think. We talked to Wicklow County Council’s Peter Kelly to find out the job.
www.localgov.ie/news/climbin...
Don't forget - the closing date for the Local Government Graduate Planner Recruitment Programme is next Tuesday, 1 July at 12pm.
Your opportunity to grow your career and help shape sustainable communities.
Apply here: www.localgovernmentjobs.ie/gradplanner
#LocalGovernmentJobs
Your opportunity to grow your career and help shape sustainable communities.
Apply here: www.localgovernmentjobs.ie/gradplanner
#LocalGovernmentJobs
June 26, 2025 at 9:41 AM
Don't forget - the closing date for the Local Government Graduate Planner Recruitment Programme is next Tuesday, 1 July at 12pm.
Your opportunity to grow your career and help shape sustainable communities.
Apply here: www.localgovernmentjobs.ie/gradplanner
#LocalGovernmentJobs
Your opportunity to grow your career and help shape sustainable communities.
Apply here: www.localgovernmentjobs.ie/gradplanner
#LocalGovernmentJobs
"What I love most about the job — no two days are the same. You're always doing something new."
Hear from Craig Doyle of Dublin City Council to get an insight into the daily life of a graduate planner in the local government sector: www.youtube.com/watch?v=KqEd...
Hear from Craig Doyle of Dublin City Council to get an insight into the daily life of a graduate planner in the local government sector: www.youtube.com/watch?v=KqEd...
#gradstories Craig Doyle, Graduate Planner at Dublin City Council (LGMA)
YouTube video by gradireland
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June 20, 2025 at 2:52 PM
"What I love most about the job — no two days are the same. You're always doing something new."
Hear from Craig Doyle of Dublin City Council to get an insight into the daily life of a graduate planner in the local government sector: www.youtube.com/watch?v=KqEd...
Hear from Craig Doyle of Dublin City Council to get an insight into the daily life of a graduate planner in the local government sector: www.youtube.com/watch?v=KqEd...
It's #RefugeeWeekIreland 2025, a nationwide festival of compassion and connection.
Local authorities play a vital role supporting displaced people.
Learn more about the work they're doing, and their approach to support "integration from day one": www.localgov.ie/news/how-lai...
Local authorities play a vital role supporting displaced people.
Learn more about the work they're doing, and their approach to support "integration from day one": www.localgov.ie/news/how-lai...
How LAIT teams support integration from day one
Local Authority Integration Teams support people whose lives have been upended. In the process they help to build more connected communities.
www.localgov.ie
June 16, 2025 at 4:35 PM
It's #RefugeeWeekIreland 2025, a nationwide festival of compassion and connection.
Local authorities play a vital role supporting displaced people.
Learn more about the work they're doing, and their approach to support "integration from day one": www.localgov.ie/news/how-lai...
Local authorities play a vital role supporting displaced people.
Learn more about the work they're doing, and their approach to support "integration from day one": www.localgov.ie/news/how-lai...
Cuir iarratas isteach ar chlár pleanálaithe iarchéime de chuid comhairle cathrach nó contae áitiúil agus cuir tús le tionchar a imirt ar do thodhchaí, agus ar thodhchaí daoine i bpobail na hÉireann.
Cuir iarratas isteach anois: www.localgovernmentjobs.ie/ga-ie/articl...
#LocalGovernmentJobs
Cuir iarratas isteach anois: www.localgovernmentjobs.ie/ga-ie/articl...
#LocalGovernmentJobs
June 16, 2025 at 9:59 AM
Cuir iarratas isteach ar chlár pleanálaithe iarchéime de chuid comhairle cathrach nó contae áitiúil agus cuir tús le tionchar a imirt ar do thodhchaí, agus ar thodhchaí daoine i bpobail na hÉireann.
Cuir iarratas isteach anois: www.localgovernmentjobs.ie/ga-ie/articl...
#LocalGovernmentJobs
Cuir iarratas isteach anois: www.localgovernmentjobs.ie/ga-ie/articl...
#LocalGovernmentJobs
"The welfare of communities is at the forefront when assessing development proposals."
Learn more about what planners in local authorities do - and how their work benefits communities - in this interview with Max, a grad planner at Dublin City Council: localgovernmentjobs.ie/articles/Max....
Learn more about what planners in local authorities do - and how their work benefits communities - in this interview with Max, a grad planner at Dublin City Council: localgovernmentjobs.ie/articles/Max....
June 9, 2025 at 2:39 PM
"The welfare of communities is at the forefront when assessing development proposals."
Learn more about what planners in local authorities do - and how their work benefits communities - in this interview with Max, a grad planner at Dublin City Council: localgovernmentjobs.ie/articles/Max....
Learn more about what planners in local authorities do - and how their work benefits communities - in this interview with Max, a grad planner at Dublin City Council: localgovernmentjobs.ie/articles/Max....
Plan and shape your community’s future!
The Local Government Graduate Planner Programme is your opportunity to make a lasting impact. It offers the chance to work on innovative projects from day one.
Learn more: www.localgovernmentjobs.ie/articles/The...
The Local Government Graduate Planner Programme is your opportunity to make a lasting impact. It offers the chance to work on innovative projects from day one.
Learn more: www.localgovernmentjobs.ie/articles/The...
May 27, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Plan and shape your community’s future!
The Local Government Graduate Planner Programme is your opportunity to make a lasting impact. It offers the chance to work on innovative projects from day one.
Learn more: www.localgovernmentjobs.ie/articles/The...
The Local Government Graduate Planner Programme is your opportunity to make a lasting impact. It offers the chance to work on innovative projects from day one.
Learn more: www.localgovernmentjobs.ie/articles/The...
Le clár rialtais áitiúil um pleanálaithe iarchéime cuirtear an deis ar fáil do chéimithe pleanála úrnua obair a dhéanamh ar thionscadail nuálacha a mbíonn tionchar dearfach acu ar chomhairlí cathrach agus contae in Éirinn.
Tuilleadh eolais anseo: www.localgovernmentjobs.ie/ga-ie/articl...
Tuilleadh eolais anseo: www.localgovernmentjobs.ie/ga-ie/articl...
May 26, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Le clár rialtais áitiúil um pleanálaithe iarchéime cuirtear an deis ar fáil do chéimithe pleanála úrnua obair a dhéanamh ar thionscadail nuálacha a mbíonn tionchar dearfach acu ar chomhairlí cathrach agus contae in Éirinn.
Tuilleadh eolais anseo: www.localgovernmentjobs.ie/ga-ie/articl...
Tuilleadh eolais anseo: www.localgovernmentjobs.ie/ga-ie/articl...
The Local Government Graduate Planner Programme is an exciting pathway to a rewarding career.
Working in planning is varied, vital and deeply connected to the future of our communities.
Apply by 1 July for the 2025 intake: localgovernmentjobs.ie/gradplanner
Working in planning is varied, vital and deeply connected to the future of our communities.
Apply by 1 July for the 2025 intake: localgovernmentjobs.ie/gradplanner
May 23, 2025 at 2:41 PM
The Local Government Graduate Planner Programme is an exciting pathway to a rewarding career.
Working in planning is varied, vital and deeply connected to the future of our communities.
Apply by 1 July for the 2025 intake: localgovernmentjobs.ie/gradplanner
Working in planning is varied, vital and deeply connected to the future of our communities.
Apply by 1 July for the 2025 intake: localgovernmentjobs.ie/gradplanner
Local Authority Integration Teams support people whose lives have been upended. Along the way, they're fostering integration and helping to build more connected communities.
Read more about their approach and the impact they're making: www.localgov.ie/news/how-lai...
Read more about their approach and the impact they're making: www.localgov.ie/news/how-lai...
How LAIT teams support integration from day one
Local Authority Integration Teams support people whose lives have been upended. In the process they help to build more connected communities.
www.localgov.ie
May 20, 2025 at 9:07 AM
Local Authority Integration Teams support people whose lives have been upended. Along the way, they're fostering integration and helping to build more connected communities.
Read more about their approach and the impact they're making: www.localgov.ie/news/how-lai...
Read more about their approach and the impact they're making: www.localgov.ie/news/how-lai...
Recruitment for the Graduate Planner Programme 2025 has begun.
An opportunity to work on projects that shape the built environment, support local economies and enhance the quality of life for everyone.
To find out more go to: localgovernmentjobs.ie/gradplanner
An opportunity to work on projects that shape the built environment, support local economies and enhance the quality of life for everyone.
To find out more go to: localgovernmentjobs.ie/gradplanner
May 19, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Recruitment for the Graduate Planner Programme 2025 has begun.
An opportunity to work on projects that shape the built environment, support local economies and enhance the quality of life for everyone.
To find out more go to: localgovernmentjobs.ie/gradplanner
An opportunity to work on projects that shape the built environment, support local economies and enhance the quality of life for everyone.
To find out more go to: localgovernmentjobs.ie/gradplanner
Plan vibrant spaces, design thriving communities, and make a lasting impact that shapes Irish communities.
Apply now to become a graduate planner in local government and plan places people love.
Apply now: www.localgovernmentjobs.ie/articles/The...
#LocalGovernmentJobs
Apply now to become a graduate planner in local government and plan places people love.
Apply now: www.localgovernmentjobs.ie/articles/The...
#LocalGovernmentJobs
May 13, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Plan vibrant spaces, design thriving communities, and make a lasting impact that shapes Irish communities.
Apply now to become a graduate planner in local government and plan places people love.
Apply now: www.localgovernmentjobs.ie/articles/The...
#LocalGovernmentJobs
Apply now to become a graduate planner in local government and plan places people love.
Apply now: www.localgovernmentjobs.ie/articles/The...
#LocalGovernmentJobs
Making Ireland a great place to grow older.
Local authorities provide supports to help people adapt and live independently as they age.
Learn more: www.localgov.ie/news/making-...
#yourcouncil
Local authorities provide supports to help people adapt and live independently as they age.
Learn more: www.localgov.ie/news/making-...
#yourcouncil
Making Ireland a great place to grow older
Local authorities provide supports to help people adapt and live independently as they age.
www.localgov.ie
May 3, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Making Ireland a great place to grow older.
Local authorities provide supports to help people adapt and live independently as they age.
Learn more: www.localgov.ie/news/making-...
#yourcouncil
Local authorities provide supports to help people adapt and live independently as they age.
Learn more: www.localgov.ie/news/making-...
#yourcouncil
Did you know it's not uncommon to find lead piping in older Irish homes?
There's some nasty health risk associated with domestic lead piping. If your home is affected, support is available to help you replace it.
See: www.localgov.ie/news/getting...
There's some nasty health risk associated with domestic lead piping. If your home is affected, support is available to help you replace it.
See: www.localgov.ie/news/getting...
Getting the lead out
Lead pipes that carry drinking water around the home are a proven health risk. But a grant is available to help replace them with safer alternatives.
www.localgov.ie
April 24, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Did you know it's not uncommon to find lead piping in older Irish homes?
There's some nasty health risk associated with domestic lead piping. If your home is affected, support is available to help you replace it.
See: www.localgov.ie/news/getting...
There's some nasty health risk associated with domestic lead piping. If your home is affected, support is available to help you replace it.
See: www.localgov.ie/news/getting...
What do people value when they contact their local authority?
According to a new survey, a positive experience boils down to:
🔹 Efficiency
🔹 Straightforward communications
🔹 Transparency
Read the report to learn more: www.localgov.ie/sites/defaul...
According to a new survey, a positive experience boils down to:
🔹 Efficiency
🔹 Straightforward communications
🔹 Transparency
Read the report to learn more: www.localgov.ie/sites/defaul...
April 23, 2025 at 10:39 AM
What do people value when they contact their local authority?
According to a new survey, a positive experience boils down to:
🔹 Efficiency
🔹 Straightforward communications
🔹 Transparency
Read the report to learn more: www.localgov.ie/sites/defaul...
According to a new survey, a positive experience boils down to:
🔹 Efficiency
🔹 Straightforward communications
🔹 Transparency
Read the report to learn more: www.localgov.ie/sites/defaul...
How do people find dealing with their local council?
Our survey of over 1300 people delves into what went well and where there’s room to improve.
Download the report to learn more: www.localgov.ie/research/the...
Our survey of over 1300 people delves into what went well and where there’s room to improve.
Download the report to learn more: www.localgov.ie/research/the...
April 15, 2025 at 1:50 PM
How do people find dealing with their local council?
Our survey of over 1300 people delves into what went well and where there’s room to improve.
Download the report to learn more: www.localgov.ie/research/the...
Our survey of over 1300 people delves into what went well and where there’s room to improve.
Download the report to learn more: www.localgov.ie/research/the...
Local Government Ireland is now on Bluesky! Here to talk about news, events and activities related to local government in Ireland.
April 15, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Local Government Ireland is now on Bluesky! Here to talk about news, events and activities related to local government in Ireland.