About the Association of County and City Councils

The Association of County and City Councils has represented Ireland's elected local councillors since 1899. That makes it one of the oldest continuous advocacy bodies in Irish public life.

Today the Association speaks for the elected members of Ireland's 29 county councils and 5 city councils. These councillors make decisions on housing, roads, planning, water, waste, libraries, parks, and economic development in every corner of the island.

This site continues the same topical coverage that has always defined the Association's work: local government structure, policy debates, funding, legislation, and the day-to-day challenges councillors face.

Historical articles stay at their original URLs with their original wording. We preserve them for continuity and because they document real debates and decisions at specific moments.

Alongside the archive, we publish new evergreen guides in the same niche. These guides explain how local government works, what powers councillors hold, how funding flows, and where reform discussions stand now.

We do not invent news events or fabricate interviews. When we lack a specific figure, we say so plainly.

The Association remains an independent voice. Our purpose is to ensure that the people who run Ireland's counties and cities have the support, information, and collective strength they need.

If you are a councillor, a researcher, a journalist, or simply curious about how local democracy operates in Ireland, this site is built for you.

All inquiries about membership, policy positions, or editorial questions can be sent through the contact page.