Residents across south Dublin should plan ahead as Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council has confirmed changes to public services on Wednesday, 14 October 2026. The industrial action will affect council buildings, libraries, recreation facilities and selected recycling centres, while essential emergency services will continue.
This update is important Dublin news for anyone who needs to visit County Hall, use a library, access a council facility or contact the local authority during the day.
Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown services affected on 14 October
All council buildings will be closed to the public during the planned strike action. This includes County Hall and local libraries, including My Open Libraries. Residents are advised to use the council’s online services for non-urgent requests, although response times and normal arrangements may be affected.
The council’s main telephone number, 01 205 4700, will be staffed only for emergency calls during the industrial action.
Facilities that will be closed or restricted
- County Hall and other council buildings will close to the public.
- Libraries, including My Open Libraries, will not operate.
- Council-run all-weather pitches will be unavailable.
- Access to some parks and playgrounds may be restricted.
- Eden Park and Shanganagh Recycling Centres will close.
Emergency and essential services remain available
Fire services and emergency homeless services will not be affected by the strike. Funeral services at Shanganagh and Deansgrange cemeteries will also continue as normal.
For urgent assistance, residents can call the council on 01 205 4700 during office hours. Outside office hours, including after 5pm, the emergency contact number is 01 677 8844.
Ballyogan Civic Amenity will remain open, giving residents an alternative facility for waste and recycling services. Anyone planning a visit should check arrangements before travelling, particularly if their task normally requires access to one of the closed centres.
What residents should do before visiting
People with planned appointments or council-related queries should consider completing their business online in advance. It is also advisable to allow extra time for responses, as delays may occur when standard services are disrupted.
- Check the council website for online service options.
- Postpone non-urgent visits until services resume.
- Confirm recycling-centre arrangements before leaving home.
- Use emergency telephone contacts only for urgent matters.
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Key takeaway for south Dublin residents
The planned industrial action on 14 October will temporarily close Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown Council buildings and several public facilities, but fire, emergency homeless and funeral services will continue. Check online information first, use the correct emergency number when necessary and expect delays across non-urgent council services.
