An Taisce
@antaisce.bsky.social
An Taisce — the National Trust for Ireland
Heritage | Nature | Climate
www.AnTaisce.org
Donations: https://www.antaisce.org/donate
Membership: https://membership.antaisce.org
Registered Charity: 20006358
Heritage | Nature | Climate
www.AnTaisce.org
Donations: https://www.antaisce.org/donate
Membership: https://membership.antaisce.org
Registered Charity: 20006358
A sincere thank you to all who were able to add their voice in response to the latest attack on our collective access to justice, along with phenomenal support from our wonderful members, volunteers, colleagues, allies, & fellow eNGOs on this critical issue.
www.antaisce.org/submission-f...
www.antaisce.org/submission-f...
January 16, 2026 at 5:52 PM
A sincere thank you to all who were able to add their voice in response to the latest attack on our collective access to justice, along with phenomenal support from our wonderful members, volunteers, colleagues, allies, & fellow eNGOs on this critical issue.
www.antaisce.org/submission-f...
www.antaisce.org/submission-f...
The registrations for An Taisce National Spring Clean #SpringClean26 are now open.
Join Ireland's biggest anti-litter initiative and make a difference!
Just click the link to get involved:
🔗 nationalspringclean.org/register-now/
#nationalspringclean
#volunteersmakeadifference
Join Ireland's biggest anti-litter initiative and make a difference!
Just click the link to get involved:
🔗 nationalspringclean.org/register-now/
#nationalspringclean
#volunteersmakeadifference
January 16, 2026 at 10:08 AM
The registrations for An Taisce National Spring Clean #SpringClean26 are now open.
Join Ireland's biggest anti-litter initiative and make a difference!
Just click the link to get involved:
🔗 nationalspringclean.org/register-now/
#nationalspringclean
#volunteersmakeadifference
Join Ireland's biggest anti-litter initiative and make a difference!
Just click the link to get involved:
🔗 nationalspringclean.org/register-now/
#nationalspringclean
#volunteersmakeadifference
Still possible to do a very short email before 5.30pm deadline. Please let your voice be heard.
Submissions can be sent by email to aarhus@dcee.gov.ie
Submissions can be sent by email to aarhus@dcee.gov.ie
1 HOUR LEFT TO DO THIS
If you have a spare few minutes please use them for this really important issue.
If you have a spare few minutes please use them for this really important issue.
⚖️ DEADLINE TOMORROW ⚖️
Submissions on this are due tomorrow. Please do take a few minutes to make a submission, it sounds like a dry topic, but the negative consequences for the Irish environment could be profound.
We need as many people as possible to push back on this.
Submissions on this are due tomorrow. Please do take a few minutes to make a submission, it sounds like a dry topic, but the negative consequences for the Irish environment could be profound.
We need as many people as possible to push back on this.
January 15, 2026 at 5:06 PM
Still possible to do a very short email before 5.30pm deadline. Please let your voice be heard.
Submissions can be sent by email to aarhus@dcee.gov.ie
Submissions can be sent by email to aarhus@dcee.gov.ie
Deadline to make a submission is 5.30pm today.
Submissions can be sent by email to aarhus@dcee.gov.ie
Info on consultation from Govt (found under DCEE): www.gov.ie/en/departmen...
For more on why you should make a submissions and support on content: www.antaisce.org/news/all-han...
Submissions can be sent by email to aarhus@dcee.gov.ie
Info on consultation from Govt (found under DCEE): www.gov.ie/en/departmen...
For more on why you should make a submissions and support on content: www.antaisce.org/news/all-han...
All Hands on Deck Needed to Respond to the Latest Attack on Access to Justice
The Government is seeking to dramatically erode the public right of access to justice via the courts by imposing prohibitively expensive costs on eNGOs and members of civil society who seek to challen...
www.antaisce.org
January 15, 2026 at 2:48 PM
Deadline to make a submission is 5.30pm today.
Submissions can be sent by email to aarhus@dcee.gov.ie
Info on consultation from Govt (found under DCEE): www.gov.ie/en/departmen...
For more on why you should make a submissions and support on content: www.antaisce.org/news/all-han...
Submissions can be sent by email to aarhus@dcee.gov.ie
Info on consultation from Govt (found under DCEE): www.gov.ie/en/departmen...
For more on why you should make a submissions and support on content: www.antaisce.org/news/all-han...
'Unlike planning enforcement, EU environmental law gives citizens and community groups meaningful rights ... Communities are not choosing environmental law because it is convenient. They are choosing it because, right now, it is the only law that listens'
www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm...
www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm...
When councils won’t act, communities turn to nature to get justice
Environmental law has become the last line of defence against unauthorised quarrying, writes Eugene Farrell
www.irishexaminer.com
January 15, 2026 at 11:19 AM
'Unlike planning enforcement, EU environmental law gives citizens and community groups meaningful rights ... Communities are not choosing environmental law because it is convenient. They are choosing it because, right now, it is the only law that listens'
www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm...
www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm...
The Government is seeking to dramatically erode public right of access to justice via courts by imposing prohibitively expensive costs on those challenging unlawful planning or policy.
Today is the last day for making submissions, please have your voice heard.
www.antaisce.org/news/all-han...
Today is the last day for making submissions, please have your voice heard.
www.antaisce.org/news/all-han...
January 15, 2026 at 10:34 AM
The Government is seeking to dramatically erode public right of access to justice via courts by imposing prohibitively expensive costs on those challenging unlawful planning or policy.
Today is the last day for making submissions, please have your voice heard.
www.antaisce.org/news/all-han...
Today is the last day for making submissions, please have your voice heard.
www.antaisce.org/news/all-han...
Tá An Taisce ag iarraidh ar an Aire deireadh a chur leis an gcomhairliúchán maidir le hathruithe ar rialacha costas dlí i gcásanna comhshaoil
Sean O'Callaghan An Taisce, Oifigeach Pleanála agus Beartais Comhshaoil: Adhmhaidin Dé Máirt, RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta
www.antaisce.org/news/athruit...
Sean O'Callaghan An Taisce, Oifigeach Pleanála agus Beartais Comhshaoil: Adhmhaidin Dé Máirt, RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta
www.antaisce.org/news/athruit...
January 14, 2026 at 4:44 PM
Tá An Taisce ag iarraidh ar an Aire deireadh a chur leis an gcomhairliúchán maidir le hathruithe ar rialacha costas dlí i gcásanna comhshaoil
Sean O'Callaghan An Taisce, Oifigeach Pleanála agus Beartais Comhshaoil: Adhmhaidin Dé Máirt, RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta
www.antaisce.org/news/athruit...
Sean O'Callaghan An Taisce, Oifigeach Pleanála agus Beartais Comhshaoil: Adhmhaidin Dé Máirt, RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta
www.antaisce.org/news/athruit...
Tá An Taisce – The National Trust for Ireland ag iarraidh ar an Aire deireadh a chur leis an gcomhairliúchán maidir le hathruithe ar rialacha costas dlí i gcásanna comhshaoil.
www.antaisce.org/news/athruit...
www.antaisce.org/news/athruit...
Athruithe ar Rialacha Chostais na Athbhreithnithe Breithiúnaigh
Tá An Taisce – The National Trust for Ireland ag iarraidh ar an Aire deireadh a chur leis an gcomhairliúchán maidir le hathruithe ar rialacha costas dlí i gcásanna comhshaoil.
www.antaisce.org
January 14, 2026 at 1:59 PM
Tá An Taisce – The National Trust for Ireland ag iarraidh ar an Aire deireadh a chur leis an gcomhairliúchán maidir le hathruithe ar rialacha costas dlí i gcásanna comhshaoil.
www.antaisce.org/news/athruit...
www.antaisce.org/news/athruit...
Now seeking a full-time Communications Officer for An Taisce National Spring Clean.
This can be a hybrid role based out of our Dublin office or remote-working depending on the successful candidate.
Full details:
www.antaisce.org/vacancies
#environmentaljobs
#NationalSpringClean
This can be a hybrid role based out of our Dublin office or remote-working depending on the successful candidate.
Full details:
www.antaisce.org/vacancies
#environmentaljobs
#NationalSpringClean
January 14, 2026 at 12:10 PM
Now seeking a full-time Communications Officer for An Taisce National Spring Clean.
This can be a hybrid role based out of our Dublin office or remote-working depending on the successful candidate.
Full details:
www.antaisce.org/vacancies
#environmentaljobs
#NationalSpringClean
This can be a hybrid role based out of our Dublin office or remote-working depending on the successful candidate.
Full details:
www.antaisce.org/vacancies
#environmentaljobs
#NationalSpringClean
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Tomorrow is the deadline for submissions against what @antaisce.bsky.social is describing as one of the greatest threats to our environment ever.
Please don't wait til it's too late, get it in today.
Please don't wait til it's too late, get it in today.
⚠️ All Hands on Deck Needed to Respond to the Latest Attack on Access to Justice ⚖️
"This is one of the biggest threats to environmental protection that we have ever faced" - @antaisce.bsky.social
🔗 Details and call for public submissions: www.antaisce.org/news/all-han...
"This is one of the biggest threats to environmental protection that we have ever faced" - @antaisce.bsky.social
🔗 Details and call for public submissions: www.antaisce.org/news/all-han...
January 14, 2026 at 10:30 AM
Tomorrow is the deadline for submissions against what @antaisce.bsky.social is describing as one of the greatest threats to our environment ever.
Please don't wait til it's too late, get it in today.
Please don't wait til it's too late, get it in today.
Have your say by January 15 deadline.
In all our time in An Taisce, this is one of the biggest threats to environmental protection that we have ever faced. These proposed changes are clearly unlawful, undemocratic & unfair.
For more: www.antaisce.org/news/all-han...
#environmentaljustice
In all our time in An Taisce, this is one of the biggest threats to environmental protection that we have ever faced. These proposed changes are clearly unlawful, undemocratic & unfair.
For more: www.antaisce.org/news/all-han...
#environmentaljustice
An Taisce urges public to object to ‘unlawful’ caps on judicial review fees
An Taisce urges public to object to ‘unlawful’ caps on judicial review fees
Heritage and environmental charity says Government’s proposal is a ‘significant attack on civil society and public accountability’
www.irishtimes.com
January 12, 2026 at 10:17 AM
Have your say by January 15 deadline.
In all our time in An Taisce, this is one of the biggest threats to environmental protection that we have ever faced. These proposed changes are clearly unlawful, undemocratic & unfair.
For more: www.antaisce.org/news/all-han...
#environmentaljustice
In all our time in An Taisce, this is one of the biggest threats to environmental protection that we have ever faced. These proposed changes are clearly unlawful, undemocratic & unfair.
For more: www.antaisce.org/news/all-han...
#environmentaljustice
The Government is seeking to dramatically erode public right of access to justice via courts by imposing prohibitively expensive costs on those challenging unlawful planning or policy.
Please consider making a submission before 15 January.
Explainer, links & help:
www.antaisce.org/news/all-han...
Please consider making a submission before 15 January.
Explainer, links & help:
www.antaisce.org/news/all-han...
All Hands on Deck Needed to Respond to the Latest Attack on Access to Justice
The Government is seeking to dramatically erode the public right of access to justice via the courts by imposing prohibitively expensive costs on eNGOs and members of civil society who seek to challen...
www.antaisce.org
January 9, 2026 at 5:16 PM
The Government is seeking to dramatically erode public right of access to justice via courts by imposing prohibitively expensive costs on those challenging unlawful planning or policy.
Please consider making a submission before 15 January.
Explainer, links & help:
www.antaisce.org/news/all-han...
Please consider making a submission before 15 January.
Explainer, links & help:
www.antaisce.org/news/all-han...
Calling on Minister to scrap consultation on changes to legal cost rules
“This is a wholly inappropriate way to hold a consultation, not least by Department with responsibility for the Aarhus Convention on the rights to public participation and access to justice."
www.antaisce.org/news/calling...
“This is a wholly inappropriate way to hold a consultation, not least by Department with responsibility for the Aarhus Convention on the rights to public participation and access to justice."
www.antaisce.org/news/calling...
Calling on Minister to scrap the consultation on changes to legal cost rules for environmental cases
An Taisce and Friends of the Irish Environment have written to Minister Darragh O’Brien to scrap a consultation on changes to the rules on the legal costs that NGOs, civil society groups and members o...
www.antaisce.org
January 9, 2026 at 4:57 PM
Calling on Minister to scrap consultation on changes to legal cost rules
“This is a wholly inappropriate way to hold a consultation, not least by Department with responsibility for the Aarhus Convention on the rights to public participation and access to justice."
www.antaisce.org/news/calling...
“This is a wholly inappropriate way to hold a consultation, not least by Department with responsibility for the Aarhus Convention on the rights to public participation and access to justice."
www.antaisce.org/news/calling...
Great opportunity to work with the Green-Schools Ireland team!
Now recruiting a Senior Theme Co-ordinator for the Global Citizenship Marine Environment theme (maternity cover)
For full job details: greenschoolsireland.org/wp-content/u...
#environmentaleducation
@greenschoolsire.bsky.social
Now recruiting a Senior Theme Co-ordinator for the Global Citizenship Marine Environment theme (maternity cover)
For full job details: greenschoolsireland.org/wp-content/u...
#environmentaleducation
@greenschoolsire.bsky.social
January 9, 2026 at 11:57 AM
Great opportunity to work with the Green-Schools Ireland team!
Now recruiting a Senior Theme Co-ordinator for the Global Citizenship Marine Environment theme (maternity cover)
For full job details: greenschoolsireland.org/wp-content/u...
#environmentaleducation
@greenschoolsire.bsky.social
Now recruiting a Senior Theme Co-ordinator for the Global Citizenship Marine Environment theme (maternity cover)
For full job details: greenschoolsireland.org/wp-content/u...
#environmentaleducation
@greenschoolsire.bsky.social
#BuiltHeritage
The roof, sails and the milling machinery are long gone but the ruined stone drum of this windmill remains in a high-up location near Nobber, Co Meath, providing a reminder of wind-powered local food production of the past.
#HistoricIrishWindmills
#MeathHeritage
#IndustrialHeritage
The roof, sails and the milling machinery are long gone but the ruined stone drum of this windmill remains in a high-up location near Nobber, Co Meath, providing a reminder of wind-powered local food production of the past.
#HistoricIrishWindmills
#MeathHeritage
#IndustrialHeritage
January 8, 2026 at 6:17 PM
#BuiltHeritage
The roof, sails and the milling machinery are long gone but the ruined stone drum of this windmill remains in a high-up location near Nobber, Co Meath, providing a reminder of wind-powered local food production of the past.
#HistoricIrishWindmills
#MeathHeritage
#IndustrialHeritage
The roof, sails and the milling machinery are long gone but the ruined stone drum of this windmill remains in a high-up location near Nobber, Co Meath, providing a reminder of wind-powered local food production of the past.
#HistoricIrishWindmills
#MeathHeritage
#IndustrialHeritage
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Nollaig na mBan shona daoibh! 👯🍸🎄
January 6, 2026 at 8:02 AM
Nollaig na mBan shona daoibh! 👯🍸🎄
Our CEO, Gary Freemantle reflects on a year defined by progress, vigilance, and renewed national attention to Ireland’s environment & heritage. Never has An Taisce's role as guardian of Ireland's natural and built heritage felt more urgent or more visible.
www.antaisce.org/news/reflect...
www.antaisce.org/news/reflect...
Reflecting on 2025 and looking ahead at a new year of exciting projects at An Taisce
An Taisce CEO Gary Freemantle reflects on a year defined by progress, vigilance, and renewed national attention to Ireland’s environment and heritage. Never has An Taisce's role as guardians of Irelan...
www.antaisce.org
January 5, 2026 at 4:38 PM
Our CEO, Gary Freemantle reflects on a year defined by progress, vigilance, and renewed national attention to Ireland’s environment & heritage. Never has An Taisce's role as guardian of Ireland's natural and built heritage felt more urgent or more visible.
www.antaisce.org/news/reflect...
www.antaisce.org/news/reflect...
Remembering John Manuel Morehart who died recently in the USA aged 69. He sensitively restored Bellamont House, an iconic building of Irish national importance set in a dramatic demesne landscape. An Taisce offers deepest sympathies to his family.
www.antaisce.org/news/remembe...
#builtheritage
www.antaisce.org/news/remembe...
#builtheritage
January 5, 2026 at 11:49 AM
Remembering John Manuel Morehart who died recently in the USA aged 69. He sensitively restored Bellamont House, an iconic building of Irish national importance set in a dramatic demesne landscape. An Taisce offers deepest sympathies to his family.
www.antaisce.org/news/remembe...
#builtheritage
www.antaisce.org/news/remembe...
#builtheritage
Congratulations to Sligo on their historic first! Overall trends are showing welcome improvements in tackling litter black spots nationwide.
ibal.ie/cleaner-citi...
ibal.ie/cleaner-citi...
January 5, 2026 at 11:39 AM
Congratulations to Sligo on their historic first! Overall trends are showing welcome improvements in tackling litter black spots nationwide.
ibal.ie/cleaner-citi...
ibal.ie/cleaner-citi...
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If you want to know what this is really about (hint: not about looking after trees, definitely not) then read my thread
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📢 Public Consultation on a proposed Scale of Fees for certain environmental judicial reviews.
Submission close on 15 January 2026
💬 Have your say and share your views here: https://bit.ly/4p7mCNA
Submission close on 15 January 2026
💬 Have your say and share your views here: https://bit.ly/4p7mCNA
January 4, 2026 at 4:39 PM
If you want to know what this is really about (hint: not about looking after trees, definitely not) then read my thread
bsky.app/profile/fplo...
bsky.app/profile/fplo...
RIP Seamus O'Brien. He will be hugely missed. Head Gardener for National Botanic Gardens of Ireland at Kilmacurragh and he restored wonderful Acton family arboretum & rhododendron collection there.
An Taisce offers deepest condolences to his extended family.
www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2025...
An Taisce offers deepest condolences to his extended family.
www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2025...
Sadness expressed at death of renowned head gardener and writer Seamus O’Brien
Mr O’Brien was credited with reviving Kilmacurragh gardens in Co Wicklow after State bought historic estate
www.irishtimes.com
January 5, 2026 at 10:45 AM
RIP Seamus O'Brien. He will be hugely missed. Head Gardener for National Botanic Gardens of Ireland at Kilmacurragh and he restored wonderful Acton family arboretum & rhododendron collection there.
An Taisce offers deepest condolences to his extended family.
www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2025...
An Taisce offers deepest condolences to his extended family.
www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2025...
As we step into a new year, how about taking some important time to enjoy the astonishing gifts of our shared natural world. It's always a good idea to give yourself some space to experience the comfort, calm and peace nature always generously provides.
#HappyNewYear2026
#HappyNewYear2026
December 30, 2025 at 6:47 PM
As we step into a new year, how about taking some important time to enjoy the astonishing gifts of our shared natural world. It's always a good idea to give yourself some space to experience the comfort, calm and peace nature always generously provides.
#HappyNewYear2026
#HappyNewYear2026
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It may seem like a dry topic but it's worth watching this briefing on government attempts to make it very expensive to enforce environmental law
www.youtube.com/watch?v=QEyC...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=QEyC...
Scales of Justice
YouTube video by Scales of Justice Under Threat
www.youtube.com
December 29, 2025 at 10:53 PM
It may seem like a dry topic but it's worth watching this briefing on government attempts to make it very expensive to enforce environmental law
www.youtube.com/watch?v=QEyC...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=QEyC...
If you are at the pictures over the holidays, check out Clean Coasts fun #2MinuteBeachClean cinema ad or you can watch on their YouTube channel:
youtu.be/i3TTFZquXtk?...
youtu.be/i3TTFZquXtk?...
New Year's Resolution - #2minutebeachclean
YouTube video by Clean Coasts Ireland
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December 29, 2025 at 6:00 PM
If you are at the pictures over the holidays, check out Clean Coasts fun #2MinuteBeachClean cinema ad or you can watch on their YouTube channel:
youtu.be/i3TTFZquXtk?...
youtu.be/i3TTFZquXtk?...
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Today marks the final edition of our #MonumentMonday newsletter for 2025!
We’ve had an exciting year. Today's newsletter features a short recap of some of what we were up to – from exciting research projects to telling the story of fascinating places.
#Ireland #SpéirGhorm
We’ve had an exciting year. Today's newsletter features a short recap of some of what we were up to – from exciting research projects to telling the story of fascinating places.
#Ireland #SpéirGhorm
December 29, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Today marks the final edition of our #MonumentMonday newsletter for 2025!
We’ve had an exciting year. Today's newsletter features a short recap of some of what we were up to – from exciting research projects to telling the story of fascinating places.
#Ireland #SpéirGhorm
We’ve had an exciting year. Today's newsletter features a short recap of some of what we were up to – from exciting research projects to telling the story of fascinating places.
#Ireland #SpéirGhorm