The LGMA is a state agency that provides a range of professional services to local authorities. In partnership with local authorities, the LGMA will be a shared centre of excellence in leading sectoral approaches to the development and expansion of exemplary public services at local level.

GIY, in partnership with Healthy Ireland and public libraries, will distribute 50,000 free food growing kits as part of a new Grow it Forward initiative, in collaboration with the LGMA.

As part of the Government’s Keep Well programme, this campaign is designed to help the nation eat well by inspiring and supporting people to grow some of their own food at home while connecting with friends and family to join them.