Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council traces its history back to local government structures that have existed in the area since 1834. The Council was established under the Local Government (Dublin) Act 1993 by the merger of the Corporation of Dún Laoghaire and that part of Dublin County Council that corresponded to the former Rathdown No 1 Rural District. The two sides of the County have distinct histories in terms of local government structures.
A county council is the elected administrative body governing an area known as a county. This term has slightly different meanings in different countries.
United Kingdom
County councils were formed in the late 19th century. In the various constituent countries of the United Kingdom councils had different powers and different memberships. Following local government reforms in the 1970s, county councils no longer exist in Scotland or Northern Ireland. In England they generally form the top level in a two-tier system of administration; in Wales they are unitary authorities.
England
In England county councils were introduced in 1889, and reformed in 1974. Since the mid-1990s a series of local government reorganisations has reduced the number of county councils as unitary authorities have been established in a number of areas. County councils are very large employers with a great variety of functions including education (schools and youth services), social services, highways, fire and rescue services, libraries, waste disposal, consumer services and town and country planning. Until the 1990s they also ran colleges of further education and the careers services. That decade also saw the privatisation of some traditional services, such as highway maintenance, cleaning and school meals.
A County council (Norwegian:Fylkesting) is the highest governing body of the county municipalities in Norway. The county council sets the scope of the county municipal activity. The council is led by a chairman or county mayor (fylkesordfører). Members of the council are elected for a four-year term through the general local elections. It is common for members of a county council to also hold seats in municipal councils, but very rare that they also hold legislative (Storting) or other government office, without a leave of absence.
History
The county council has its roots in the Amtsformandskabet created in 1837. Starting in 1964, members of the county councils were appointed by the municipal councils. In 1975, the first general elections were held for the county councils.
County Council Building, Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown, Ireland
As part of major refurbishment works for Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown County Council, VELUX Modular Skylights were installed to bring natural light into Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown’s County Hall and new Civic Hub. Read the case study https://commercial.velux.co.uk/inspiration/case-study/dun-laoghaire
published: 10 May 2019
Your Council - Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council
Your Council. Working for Ireland. Working for everyone. Working for you.
published: 14 Oct 2019
Working at Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council
Located between the mountains and the sea with superb transport links and a necklace of small villages on our doorstep, Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council provides a wide range of services to citizens, businesses, and visitors to the County. Broaden your horizons and extend your experience while playing your part in delivering our challenging and exciting work programmes. You’ll find a dynamic, friendly, working environment in our local area offices on the Luas line in Ballyogan and Dundrum, while our headquarters at County Hall in Dún Laoghaire are a stone’s throw from the Dart station. Would you like the opportunity to gain experience at the heart of local government and to make a real difference? Look no further! More information here https://www.dlrcoco.ie/job-listing
published: 08 Dec 2023
Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council - Georges Place
published: 15 Oct 2019
dlr Engineer Our Future - Peter Buckley
We are seeking talented graduates with an interest in public service and the built environment across disciplines including Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, and Structural Engineering. We have roles open across carious council departments.
Apply now to help shape and create a better future and environment for all to live in and have the opportunity to build a meaningful career.
Find out more and how you can apply at www.dlrcoco.ie/engineers
published: 02 May 2024
Green Flag Award International Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Council Ireland
Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Council Ireland talks about the benefits of the Green Flag Award scheme for their parks and green spaces.
published: 18 Jun 2021
Swimming in Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown
Dublin Bay Bioshpere & Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council highlight some of the great swimming destinations along the coast of the county.
published: 25 Jun 2020
Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council Living Streets Webinar
Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council (DLRCC) is bringing the Living Streets: Dún Laoghaire project to public consultation, as part of a Part 8 process in accordance with Planning Legislation.
It aims to make our local streets safer and greener, our communities more connected, and to keep our economy vibrant. Works will provide for street and road safety improvements (including pedestrianisation of parts of George's Street Lower, Sussex Street and Convent Road ), modal filters and park and landscaping improvements in the following areas:
• George’s Street Lower
• George’s Street Upper
• Cumberland Street
• York Road
• Library Road
• Marine Road
• Sussex Street
• Convent Road
• Tivoli Road
• Cross Avenue
• Summerhill Road
• Park Road
• Glenageary Road Lower
• Clarinda Park.
We hosted a ...
published: 11 Dec 2023
Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council, SEAI Energy Awards Finalist 2018
Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council were finalists in the Buildings category at the 2018 SEAI Energy Awards.
The buildings at Georges Place, Dublin include 12 high quality two bed dwellings with front and rear garden space. The units were completed under a new rapid delivery work programme, achieving the highest environmental standards with a BER of A1.
To learn more about the Energy Awards, please visit:
https://www.seai.ie/events/sustainable-energy-awards/
published: 01 Nov 2018
Dún Laoghaire Baths
This video highlights the work behind the newly renovated Dún Laoghaire Baths.
The baths were launched on December 13th, 2022.
As part of major refurbishment works for Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown County Council, VELUX Modular Skylights were installed to bring natural light into Dún Laoghaire...
As part of major refurbishment works for Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown County Council, VELUX Modular Skylights were installed to bring natural light into Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown’s County Hall and new Civic Hub. Read the case study https://commercial.velux.co.uk/inspiration/case-study/dun-laoghaire
As part of major refurbishment works for Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown County Council, VELUX Modular Skylights were installed to bring natural light into Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown’s County Hall and new Civic Hub. Read the case study https://commercial.velux.co.uk/inspiration/case-study/dun-laoghaire
Located between the mountains and the sea with superb transport links and a necklace of small villages on our doorstep, Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council pr...
Located between the mountains and the sea with superb transport links and a necklace of small villages on our doorstep, Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council provides a wide range of services to citizens, businesses, and visitors to the County. Broaden your horizons and extend your experience while playing your part in delivering our challenging and exciting work programmes. You’ll find a dynamic, friendly, working environment in our local area offices on the Luas line in Ballyogan and Dundrum, while our headquarters at County Hall in Dún Laoghaire are a stone’s throw from the Dart station. Would you like the opportunity to gain experience at the heart of local government and to make a real difference? Look no further! More information here https://www.dlrcoco.ie/job-listing
Located between the mountains and the sea with superb transport links and a necklace of small villages on our doorstep, Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council provides a wide range of services to citizens, businesses, and visitors to the County. Broaden your horizons and extend your experience while playing your part in delivering our challenging and exciting work programmes. You’ll find a dynamic, friendly, working environment in our local area offices on the Luas line in Ballyogan and Dundrum, while our headquarters at County Hall in Dún Laoghaire are a stone’s throw from the Dart station. Would you like the opportunity to gain experience at the heart of local government and to make a real difference? Look no further! More information here https://www.dlrcoco.ie/job-listing
We are seeking talented graduates with an interest in public service and the built environment across disciplines including Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, and S...
We are seeking talented graduates with an interest in public service and the built environment across disciplines including Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, and Structural Engineering. We have roles open across carious council departments.
Apply now to help shape and create a better future and environment for all to live in and have the opportunity to build a meaningful career.
Find out more and how you can apply at www.dlrcoco.ie/engineers
We are seeking talented graduates with an interest in public service and the built environment across disciplines including Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, and Structural Engineering. We have roles open across carious council departments.
Apply now to help shape and create a better future and environment for all to live in and have the opportunity to build a meaningful career.
Find out more and how you can apply at www.dlrcoco.ie/engineers
Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council (DLRCC) is bringing the Living Streets: Dún Laoghaire project to public consultation, as part of a Part 8 process in accor...
Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council (DLRCC) is bringing the Living Streets: Dún Laoghaire project to public consultation, as part of a Part 8 process in accordance with Planning Legislation.
It aims to make our local streets safer and greener, our communities more connected, and to keep our economy vibrant. Works will provide for street and road safety improvements (including pedestrianisation of parts of George's Street Lower, Sussex Street and Convent Road ), modal filters and park and landscaping improvements in the following areas:
• George’s Street Lower
• George’s Street Upper
• Cumberland Street
• York Road
• Library Road
• Marine Road
• Sussex Street
• Convent Road
• Tivoli Road
• Cross Avenue
• Summerhill Road
• Park Road
• Glenageary Road Lower
• Clarinda Park.
We hosted a informational webinar on 23rd November to inform more about the ongoing consultation which is open till 16th January 2024.
Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council (DLRCC) is bringing the Living Streets: Dún Laoghaire project to public consultation, as part of a Part 8 process in accordance with Planning Legislation.
It aims to make our local streets safer and greener, our communities more connected, and to keep our economy vibrant. Works will provide for street and road safety improvements (including pedestrianisation of parts of George's Street Lower, Sussex Street and Convent Road ), modal filters and park and landscaping improvements in the following areas:
• George’s Street Lower
• George’s Street Upper
• Cumberland Street
• York Road
• Library Road
• Marine Road
• Sussex Street
• Convent Road
• Tivoli Road
• Cross Avenue
• Summerhill Road
• Park Road
• Glenageary Road Lower
• Clarinda Park.
We hosted a informational webinar on 23rd November to inform more about the ongoing consultation which is open till 16th January 2024.
Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council were finalists in the Buildings category at the 2018 SEAI Energy Awards.
The buildings at Georges Place, Dublin include 12...
Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council were finalists in the Buildings category at the 2018 SEAI Energy Awards.
The buildings at Georges Place, Dublin include 12 high quality two bed dwellings with front and rear garden space. The units were completed under a new rapid delivery work programme, achieving the highest environmental standards with a BER of A1.
To learn more about the Energy Awards, please visit:
https://www.seai.ie/events/sustainable-energy-awards/
Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council were finalists in the Buildings category at the 2018 SEAI Energy Awards.
The buildings at Georges Place, Dublin include 12 high quality two bed dwellings with front and rear garden space. The units were completed under a new rapid delivery work programme, achieving the highest environmental standards with a BER of A1.
To learn more about the Energy Awards, please visit:
https://www.seai.ie/events/sustainable-energy-awards/
As part of major refurbishment works for Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown County Council, VELUX Modular Skylights were installed to bring natural light into Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown’s County Hall and new Civic Hub. Read the case study https://commercial.velux.co.uk/inspiration/case-study/dun-laoghaire
Located between the mountains and the sea with superb transport links and a necklace of small villages on our doorstep, Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council provides a wide range of services to citizens, businesses, and visitors to the County. Broaden your horizons and extend your experience while playing your part in delivering our challenging and exciting work programmes. You’ll find a dynamic, friendly, working environment in our local area offices on the Luas line in Ballyogan and Dundrum, while our headquarters at County Hall in Dún Laoghaire are a stone’s throw from the Dart station. Would you like the opportunity to gain experience at the heart of local government and to make a real difference? Look no further! More information here https://www.dlrcoco.ie/job-listing
We are seeking talented graduates with an interest in public service and the built environment across disciplines including Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, and Structural Engineering. We have roles open across carious council departments.
Apply now to help shape and create a better future and environment for all to live in and have the opportunity to build a meaningful career.
Find out more and how you can apply at www.dlrcoco.ie/engineers
Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council (DLRCC) is bringing the Living Streets: Dún Laoghaire project to public consultation, as part of a Part 8 process in accordance with Planning Legislation.
It aims to make our local streets safer and greener, our communities more connected, and to keep our economy vibrant. Works will provide for street and road safety improvements (including pedestrianisation of parts of George's Street Lower, Sussex Street and Convent Road ), modal filters and park and landscaping improvements in the following areas:
• George’s Street Lower
• George’s Street Upper
• Cumberland Street
• York Road
• Library Road
• Marine Road
• Sussex Street
• Convent Road
• Tivoli Road
• Cross Avenue
• Summerhill Road
• Park Road
• Glenageary Road Lower
• Clarinda Park.
We hosted a informational webinar on 23rd November to inform more about the ongoing consultation which is open till 16th January 2024.
Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council were finalists in the Buildings category at the 2018 SEAI Energy Awards.
The buildings at Georges Place, Dublin include 12 high quality two bed dwellings with front and rear garden space. The units were completed under a new rapid delivery work programme, achieving the highest environmental standards with a BER of A1.
To learn more about the Energy Awards, please visit:
https://www.seai.ie/events/sustainable-energy-awards/
Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council traces its history back to local government structures that have existed in the area since 1834. The Council was established under the Local Government (Dublin) Act 1993 by the merger of the Corporation of Dún Laoghaire and that part of Dublin County Council that corresponded to the former Rathdown No 1 Rural District. The two sides of the County have distinct histories in terms of local government structures.