An Taisce
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An Taisce — the National Trust for Ireland
Heritage | Nature | Climate
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Heritage | Nature | Climate
www.AnTaisce.org
Donations: https://www.antaisce.org/donate
Membership: https://membership.antaisce.org
Registered Charity: 20006358
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
Nollaig Shona Daoibh! Wishing all a happy Christmas. Huge appreciation to the fantastic members, amazing volunteers and all those striving towards a better environment for us all.
December 24, 2025 at 6:19 AM
Nollaig Shona Daoibh! Wishing all a happy Christmas. Huge appreciation to the fantastic members, amazing volunteers and all those striving towards a better environment for us all.
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I had an enjoyable and wide-ranging chat with Jarek from the Lough Carra Catchment Association podcast about water quality, frozen lakes, accidental careers and lots in between.
@antaisce.bsky.social
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@antaisce.bsky.social
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Episode 16 - Dr. Elaine McGoff, Head of Advocacy with An Taisce
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December 23, 2025 at 1:02 PM
I had an enjoyable and wide-ranging chat with Jarek from the Lough Carra Catchment Association podcast about water quality, frozen lakes, accidental careers and lots in between.
@antaisce.bsky.social
open.spotify.com/episode/0OqV...
@antaisce.bsky.social
open.spotify.com/episode/0OqV...
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If we're to turn the tide on nature loss, we're going to need a government that treats it with the level of priority that was given to holding on to the nitrates derogation
www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm...
www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm...
Habitats report a stark contrast to nitrates decision
Biodiversity collapse is not a lost cause, but Government failure to prioritise it is devastating for all those working on nature restoration
www.irishexaminer.com
December 22, 2025 at 12:16 PM
If we're to turn the tide on nature loss, we're going to need a government that treats it with the level of priority that was given to holding on to the nitrates derogation
www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm...
www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm...
Celebrating the Solstice, known in Irish as An Grianstad (sun stop).
Peak Solstice this year is on 21 December when we will have our longest night.
The days will lengthen from now on, towards the renewals of Spring.
#wintersolstice #naturalworld #AnGrianstad
Peak Solstice this year is on 21 December when we will have our longest night.
The days will lengthen from now on, towards the renewals of Spring.
#wintersolstice #naturalworld #AnGrianstad
December 20, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Celebrating the Solstice, known in Irish as An Grianstad (sun stop).
Peak Solstice this year is on 21 December when we will have our longest night.
The days will lengthen from now on, towards the renewals of Spring.
#wintersolstice #naturalworld #AnGrianstad
Peak Solstice this year is on 21 December when we will have our longest night.
The days will lengthen from now on, towards the renewals of Spring.
#wintersolstice #naturalworld #AnGrianstad
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It's just over 3 weeks since Ireland was found in breach by the ECJ for failing to protect waterbodies from physical damage. The government response? Lower the legal bar for these waterbodies, so the damage can continue, with insufficient justification.
Our waterways are not in safe hands.
Our waterways are not in safe hands.
Despite nearly 1000 of you making submissions to halt the weakening of environmental standards for 1 in 10 of our rivers and lakes the govt signed off on it! 😥
This, without the evidence that such a drastic move was either necessary or justified. It is unacceptable.
swanireland.ie/2025/12/weak...
This, without the evidence that such a drastic move was either necessary or justified. It is unacceptable.
swanireland.ie/2025/12/weak...
Weakening of protections for a tenth of our rivers and lakes is just unacceptable - Sustainable Water Network
Two of Ireland’s leading environmental groups, the Sustainable Water Network (SWAN) and The Rivers Trust, have today called the Government’s sign off on the designation of a tenth (466) of our rivers,...
swanireland.ie
December 18, 2025 at 3:09 PM
It's just over 3 weeks since Ireland was found in breach by the ECJ for failing to protect waterbodies from physical damage. The government response? Lower the legal bar for these waterbodies, so the damage can continue, with insufficient justification.
Our waterways are not in safe hands.
Our waterways are not in safe hands.
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It's worth cataloguing what has happened in the water world in the last few weeks alone.
It paints a picture of a Government who are not at all prioritising the health of our waterways, and who are failing on multiple fronts to put in place the measures we actually need.
A watery rant 🧵
It paints a picture of a Government who are not at all prioritising the health of our waterways, and who are failing on multiple fronts to put in place the measures we actually need.
A watery rant 🧵
December 18, 2025 at 3:50 PM
It's worth cataloguing what has happened in the water world in the last few weeks alone.
It paints a picture of a Government who are not at all prioritising the health of our waterways, and who are failing on multiple fronts to put in place the measures we actually need.
A watery rant 🧵
It paints a picture of a Government who are not at all prioritising the health of our waterways, and who are failing on multiple fronts to put in place the measures we actually need.
A watery rant 🧵
Looking for a sustainable Christmas gift for someone special in your life?
Give the gift that lasts all year: An Taisce Membership!
Protect nature.
Support advocacy.
Make a difference.
Just scan QR code or to
www.antaisce.org/blog/giving-...
#giftfornature
#sustainablechristmas
Give the gift that lasts all year: An Taisce Membership!
Protect nature.
Support advocacy.
Make a difference.
Just scan QR code or to
www.antaisce.org/blog/giving-...
#giftfornature
#sustainablechristmas
December 19, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Looking for a sustainable Christmas gift for someone special in your life?
Give the gift that lasts all year: An Taisce Membership!
Protect nature.
Support advocacy.
Make a difference.
Just scan QR code or to
www.antaisce.org/blog/giving-...
#giftfornature
#sustainablechristmas
Give the gift that lasts all year: An Taisce Membership!
Protect nature.
Support advocacy.
Make a difference.
Just scan QR code or to
www.antaisce.org/blog/giving-...
#giftfornature
#sustainablechristmas
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Critically endangered angel sharks have been waiting for 40 years for meaningful protection despite community and scientific efforts to prevent their extinction
www.irishtimes.com/science/2025...
www.irishtimes.com/science/2025...
From common to rare in 60 years, Ireland’s angel sharks need a guardian angel of their own
Poor fishing practices and lack of protections have left species critically endangered
www.irishtimes.com
December 18, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Critically endangered angel sharks have been waiting for 40 years for meaningful protection despite community and scientific efforts to prevent their extinction
www.irishtimes.com/science/2025...
www.irishtimes.com/science/2025...
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The #WinterSolstice livestream link is now available
Join us on 21 Dec @ 8:40 am to witness the solstice sunrise live from inside the #Newgrange chamber, weather permitting.
Save the link now and be part of this extraordinary moment.
🔗www.gov.ie/solstice
#ShareTheSolstice
Join us on 21 Dec @ 8:40 am to witness the solstice sunrise live from inside the #Newgrange chamber, weather permitting.
Save the link now and be part of this extraordinary moment.
🔗www.gov.ie/solstice
#ShareTheSolstice
December 17, 2025 at 9:06 PM
The #WinterSolstice livestream link is now available
Join us on 21 Dec @ 8:40 am to witness the solstice sunrise live from inside the #Newgrange chamber, weather permitting.
Save the link now and be part of this extraordinary moment.
🔗www.gov.ie/solstice
#ShareTheSolstice
Join us on 21 Dec @ 8:40 am to witness the solstice sunrise live from inside the #Newgrange chamber, weather permitting.
Save the link now and be part of this extraordinary moment.
🔗www.gov.ie/solstice
#ShareTheSolstice
Expressions of interest still open for appointment as a member of the Climate Change Advisory Council
Deadline: 15:00, Friday 19 December 2025
There will be 8 vacancies, including the Chair, in 2026
@ccacireland.bsky.social
Deadline: 15:00, Friday 19 December 2025
There will be 8 vacancies, including the Chair, in 2026
@ccacireland.bsky.social
The Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment, invites expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced persons for appointment as a member of the Climate Change Advisory Council. The candidate booklet is available here shorturl.at/T6j4G
December 18, 2025 at 10:19 AM
Expressions of interest still open for appointment as a member of the Climate Change Advisory Council
Deadline: 15:00, Friday 19 December 2025
There will be 8 vacancies, including the Chair, in 2026
@ccacireland.bsky.social
Deadline: 15:00, Friday 19 December 2025
There will be 8 vacancies, including the Chair, in 2026
@ccacireland.bsky.social
Deaths and serious injuries among people walking and cycling consistently make up about 40% of all deaths and serious injuries over the last ten years – the most vulnerable road users, present the least danger on our roads, yet are suffering the most serious consequences of our road safety failings.
The Press Release below was issued on Wed 17 December 2025 in response to the reversal of the reform of the Road Safety Authority.
@news.rte.ie @nuachttg4.bsky.social @newstalkfm.bsky.social
@todayfm.bsky.social
www.irishcyclingcampaign.ie/road-safety-...
@news.rte.ie @nuachttg4.bsky.social @newstalkfm.bsky.social
@todayfm.bsky.social
www.irishcyclingcampaign.ie/road-safety-...
Road Safety Groups condemn reversal of RSA Reform
The Press Release below was issued on Wed 17 December 2025 in response to the reversal of the reform of the Road Safety Authority. PRESS RELEASE: Road Safety Groups condemn reversal of RSA Reform We, ...
www.irishcyclingcampaign.ie
December 17, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Deaths and serious injuries among people walking and cycling consistently make up about 40% of all deaths and serious injuries over the last ten years – the most vulnerable road users, present the least danger on our roads, yet are suffering the most serious consequences of our road safety failings.
"Across every single region in Ireland and across every age group, there is large majority (72%) support for a ban on fox hunting ... In fact, there doesn't seem to be any real-life support for fox hunting at all, from any sector."
www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm...
www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm...
Saoirse McHugh: There is no urban-rural divide on a fox hunting ban
Polling conducted by Ireland Thinks shows that 72% are against fox hunting, while only 2% of us have ever engaged in it, writes Saoirse McHugh
www.irishexaminer.com
December 17, 2025 at 2:55 PM
"Across every single region in Ireland and across every age group, there is large majority (72%) support for a ban on fox hunting ... In fact, there doesn't seem to be any real-life support for fox hunting at all, from any sector."
www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm...
www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm...
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I'm incredibly honoured to get this DCU Water Warrior award. These blue arteries of our lands are so incredibly precious, and I'm delighted to be recognised for fighting alongside my colleagues in @antaisce.bsky.social to help protect them.
It's a fight we're often losing, but one I'll never quit.
It's a fight we're often losing, but one I'll never quit.
Huge congratulations to our Head of Advocacy Dr Elaine McGoff on honour of wonderful & well-deserved Water Warrior Award 2025 from DCU Water Institute. She's a tireless champion dedicated to protecting our precious freshwater ecosystems
@elainemcgoff.bsky.social
@dcuwaterinstitute.bsky.social
@elainemcgoff.bsky.social
@dcuwaterinstitute.bsky.social
December 17, 2025 at 2:44 PM
I'm incredibly honoured to get this DCU Water Warrior award. These blue arteries of our lands are so incredibly precious, and I'm delighted to be recognised for fighting alongside my colleagues in @antaisce.bsky.social to help protect them.
It's a fight we're often losing, but one I'll never quit.
It's a fight we're often losing, but one I'll never quit.
Huge congratulations to our Head of Advocacy Dr Elaine McGoff on honour of wonderful & well-deserved Water Warrior Award 2025 from DCU Water Institute. She's a tireless champion dedicated to protecting our precious freshwater ecosystems
@elainemcgoff.bsky.social
@dcuwaterinstitute.bsky.social
@elainemcgoff.bsky.social
@dcuwaterinstitute.bsky.social
December 17, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Huge congratulations to our Head of Advocacy Dr Elaine McGoff on honour of wonderful & well-deserved Water Warrior Award 2025 from DCU Water Institute. She's a tireless champion dedicated to protecting our precious freshwater ecosystems
@elainemcgoff.bsky.social
@dcuwaterinstitute.bsky.social
@elainemcgoff.bsky.social
@dcuwaterinstitute.bsky.social
'The SEAI says Ireland needs to double down on decarbonisation, especially in transport, which is still 93% powered by fossil fuels'
www.rte.ie/news/environ...
www.rte.ie/news/environ...
Ireland needs to break link with fossil fuels, says SEAI
A new report from the SEAI says that although energy related emissions in Ireland have fallen by 16% since 2018, the country has not broken the link between economic growth and fossil fuel use in a me...
www.rte.ie
December 17, 2025 at 8:42 AM
'The SEAI says Ireland needs to double down on decarbonisation, especially in transport, which is still 93% powered by fossil fuels'
www.rte.ie/news/environ...
www.rte.ie/news/environ...
Looking for a sustainable Christmas gift for someone in your life?
Giving the gift An Taisce membership is a present that lasts all year.
Your gift also helps to safeguard our natural and built heritage for present & future generations
www.antaisce.org/blog/giving-...
Giving the gift An Taisce membership is a present that lasts all year.
Your gift also helps to safeguard our natural and built heritage for present & future generations
www.antaisce.org/blog/giving-...
December 16, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Looking for a sustainable Christmas gift for someone in your life?
Giving the gift An Taisce membership is a present that lasts all year.
Your gift also helps to safeguard our natural and built heritage for present & future generations
www.antaisce.org/blog/giving-...
Giving the gift An Taisce membership is a present that lasts all year.
Your gift also helps to safeguard our natural and built heritage for present & future generations
www.antaisce.org/blog/giving-...
Engineers seek restoration of public transport spending priority: “Ireland’s transport system is still falling short of what is needed to deliver a sustainable future”
www.irishtimes.com/transport/20...
www.irishtimes.com/transport/20...
Engineers seek restoration of public transport spending priority
Heavy reliance on private cars for travel cannot continue, Engineers Ireland warns
www.irishtimes.com
December 16, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Engineers seek restoration of public transport spending priority: “Ireland’s transport system is still falling short of what is needed to deliver a sustainable future”
www.irishtimes.com/transport/20...
www.irishtimes.com/transport/20...
Please consider adding your voice to this important campaign. The EU is currently considering a weakening of existing legislation around pesticides.
🚨 Toxic pesticides are poisoning our soils, water, and biodiversity. Now the EU wants to weaken rules.
Last week, the EU Commission published the environment omnibus + the grids package. This “simplification omnibus” is a dangerous shift.
👉 Take Action: www.environmentalpillar.ie/end-the-toxi...
Last week, the EU Commission published the environment omnibus + the grids package. This “simplification omnibus” is a dangerous shift.
👉 Take Action: www.environmentalpillar.ie/end-the-toxi...
December 16, 2025 at 8:22 AM
Please consider adding your voice to this important campaign. The EU is currently considering a weakening of existing legislation around pesticides.
Congratulations to the phenomenal @cleancoasts.bsky.social team and a huge debt of gratitude to all of the inspiring volunteers and groups doing so much to protect Ireland's marine and coastal environments all year round, come rain or shine!
#CleanCoasts
#OceanHero
#BigBeachClean
#2minutebeachclean
#CleanCoasts
#OceanHero
#BigBeachClean
#2minutebeachclean
December 15, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Congratulations to the phenomenal @cleancoasts.bsky.social team and a huge debt of gratitude to all of the inspiring volunteers and groups doing so much to protect Ireland's marine and coastal environments all year round, come rain or shine!
#CleanCoasts
#OceanHero
#BigBeachClean
#2minutebeachclean
#CleanCoasts
#OceanHero
#BigBeachClean
#2minutebeachclean
Give gift of An Taisce membership to someone special in your life
Membership for 2026 includes: free entry to International National Trust Organisation sites worldwide, new digital magazine, exclusive events, special discounts with selected partners & much more
www.antaisce.org/blog/giving-...
Membership for 2026 includes: free entry to International National Trust Organisation sites worldwide, new digital magazine, exclusive events, special discounts with selected partners & much more
www.antaisce.org/blog/giving-...
December 15, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Give gift of An Taisce membership to someone special in your life
Membership for 2026 includes: free entry to International National Trust Organisation sites worldwide, new digital magazine, exclusive events, special discounts with selected partners & much more
www.antaisce.org/blog/giving-...
Membership for 2026 includes: free entry to International National Trust Organisation sites worldwide, new digital magazine, exclusive events, special discounts with selected partners & much more
www.antaisce.org/blog/giving-...
In Tailors' Hall this Saturday, Winter Print Fair and Charity Fundraiser | ÍOVA Photography Collective
Tailors' Hall Dublin 8 (D08X2A3 Tailors Hall Back Lane).
The one-day event takes place on Saturday 13th December from 3pm - 9pm!
50% of sales are going to Spinabifida Hydrocephalus Ireland
Tailors' Hall Dublin 8 (D08X2A3 Tailors Hall Back Lane).
The one-day event takes place on Saturday 13th December from 3pm - 9pm!
50% of sales are going to Spinabifida Hydrocephalus Ireland
December 12, 2025 at 12:41 PM
In Tailors' Hall this Saturday, Winter Print Fair and Charity Fundraiser | ÍOVA Photography Collective
Tailors' Hall Dublin 8 (D08X2A3 Tailors Hall Back Lane).
The one-day event takes place on Saturday 13th December from 3pm - 9pm!
50% of sales are going to Spinabifida Hydrocephalus Ireland
Tailors' Hall Dublin 8 (D08X2A3 Tailors Hall Back Lane).
The one-day event takes place on Saturday 13th December from 3pm - 9pm!
50% of sales are going to Spinabifida Hydrocephalus Ireland