How Collaboration is Transforming Local Government CMS in Ireland

Staff Reporter

A recent Eolas Magazine blog post highlights how Irish councils are harnessing collaboration to improve digital experiences while maintaining cost efficiency. The article, citing responses from Stella Power, Managing Director of Annertech, focuses on the success of LocalGov Drupal (LGD), an open-source content management system tailored for councils.

LGD allows councils to share code, innovations, and best practices, ensuring faster and more cost-effective digital service delivery. First introduced in Ireland by Annertech, LGD has seen notable contributions from Tipperary and Carlow County Councils. Tipperary funded Irish-specific extensions like the Irish Service Catalogue integration, while Carlow developed the Weekly Planning Notices module, crucial for statutory compliance. These shared features are now utilized by councils such as Laois and Galway City.

With LGD, councils report savings of up to 80% on digital projects, avoiding costly proprietary software. Martina Loughnane from Carlow County Council lauded the platform for its efficiency, while Ruth Maher of Tipperary emphasized its role in freeing resources for enhanced services.

LGD exemplifies innovation through collaboration, benefiting 53 councils to date.

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Collaboration is making a great CMS for councils even better

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Eolas

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https://www.eolasmagazine.ie/collaboration-is-making-a-great-cms-for-councils-even-better/

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