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Irish Environmental Network
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We are a network of environmental NGOs that work individually and jointly to protect the environment.
Delighted to be at @irishenvnet.bsky.social member @antaisce.bsky.social's seminar ‘Snapshots on Climate Change and its impacts on our welfare’ and hear @presidentofireland.bsky.social Catherine Connolly's powerful message to open the event.
November 19, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Fantastic turnout to wish @irishenvnet.bsky.social chief operating officer Justin Byrne all the best on his retirement after 15 years with the network. A fantastic colleague who was always kind and generous with his time and wisdom. Farewell dear friend. Enjoy your time!
November 13, 2025 at 8:23 PM
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Last night's celebration event for our new President Catherine Connolly marked the exciting beginning of her term. An Taisce was delighted that our Head of Advocacy, Dr Elaine McGoff could attend this wonderful occasion, along with Karen Ciesielski, CEO of @irishenvnet.bsky.social

@president.ie
November 12, 2025 at 10:32 AM
From interactive workshops and live demonstrations to insightful panel discussions and local community initiatives, Climate Action Week offers a packed schedule of fun events tailored for all ages and interests! See what’s happening in your area and online: climateactionweek.ie
October 13, 2025 at 9:48 AM
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#MARÉIRE at the @irishenvnet.bsky.social is hosting a webinar on mitigation measures and biodiversity friendly designs for offshore renewable energy in Ireland with guest speakers from @birdlifeeurope.bsky.social, @renewablesgrid.bsky.social & Restore Blue.

12th November, 11am:

shorturl.at/nh1PL
WEBINAR: Mitigation measures & Biodiversity Friendly Designs for ORE
A webinar by the Irish Environmental Network MARÉIRE project on mitigation measures & biodiversity friendly designs for offshore renewables.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
October 8, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Very sad news. Another giant of the environmental movement gone too soon. RIP Manchán Magan - your legacy and spirit will live on.
October 3, 2025 at 9:41 AM
Many thanks to Joan, Roma & Jack from the European Parliament Liaison Office in Ireland for organising a very interesting, informative & productive visit to the European Parliament & Commission in Brussels where we met with MEPs & officials to discuss issues around climate, environment & agriculture
October 3, 2025 at 9:32 AM
Brussels is our office today as Irish environmental NGOs meet Commission officials and MEPs to discuss environmental-related EU issues for Ireland, including nature conservation, marine protection, environmental compliance, the circular economy and sustainable agriculture
October 1, 2025 at 7:57 AM
@talamhbeo.bsky.social invite you to join them for a talk and the launch of Methane Matters at #Ploughing2025 tomorrow.

At the Organic Village, Block 2, Row 11, Stand 234 at 3pm!
September 15, 2025 at 2:54 PM
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Last chance to speak up for nature! The European Commission is quietly trying to dismantle the laws that safeguard what we cherish most: our nature. Tell them to keep their #HandsOffNature Have your say at: www.environmentalpillar.ie/hands-off-na... Deadline is midnight tonight Brussels time
September 10, 2025 at 7:59 AM
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We had a lovely lovely weekend at #ElectricPicnic, trialling our new #FastFashion game, and meeting all the wonderful people at global green.

Thanks to our friends at Cultivate and @irishenvnet.bsky.social for the solidarity and support!
September 1, 2025 at 7:34 PM
@leavenotrace.bsky.social are running their game on being more aware of the environment around you in the global green biodiversity tent NOW! #ElectricPicnic
August 31, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Cian from the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group will be giving a talk titled 'From Atlantic to Electric' at the Biodiversity Tent in Global Green today at 1.30 pm #ElectricPicnic
August 31, 2025 at 8:31 AM
Global Action Plan @globalactionplan.bsky.social (Alex and Niamh) will be running their No Such Thing as Away game at #ElectricPicnic this weekend. Come along to the Biodiversity tent #GlobalGreen area to give it a try
August 30, 2025 at 7:52 PM
August 21, 2025 at 8:46 AM
This #Heritageweek our IEN member organisations have a wide range of events across the country!

Find the full list of events here: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
August 19, 2025 at 9:14 AM
August 18, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Very sad to see Irish environment online magazine is ceasing publication. It has been a fantastic voice for the environment in Ireland and has been a great supporter of the @irishenvnet.bsky.social and cross border environmental work for years.
August 18, 2025 at 10:42 AM
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Our Research and Postgrad Grants are still open! If you want to work on an environmental/ecology topic related to ORE, apply now! Topics can include impacts on biodiversity, mitigation strategies or biodiversity friendly design, collection of baseline data, impacts of port expansions etc...
Have you a proposal for a small research project on Offshore Renewable Energy & the Environment? The IEN’s MARÉIRE has funding of up to €10,000 for research projects on offshore renewable energy & the environment! Find out more at: ien.ie/mareire-lear...
Maréire: Our Work - IEN
The Environmental Pillar’s response to the Marine Planning Policy Statement Consultation The Environmental Pillar welcomes the opportunity to respond to the pub
ien.ie
August 13, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Attention! MSc students interested in offshore renewable energy (ORE) technologies & the environment: Our MARÉIRE project is pleased to announce a grant opportunity for MSc student projects focused on environmental topics in the context of ORE in Ireland. More at: ien.ie/mareire-lear...
August 12, 2025 at 7:19 AM
Have you a proposal for a small research project on Offshore Renewable Energy & the Environment? The IEN’s MARÉIRE has funding of up to €10,000 for research projects on offshore renewable energy & the environment! Find out more at: ien.ie/mareire-lear...
Maréire: Our Work - IEN
The Environmental Pillar’s response to the Marine Planning Policy Statement Consultation The Environmental Pillar welcomes the opportunity to respond to the pub
ien.ie
August 12, 2025 at 7:18 AM
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The gutting of nature from the Infrastructure, Climate & Nature Fund to finance transport, energy & water infrastructure projects in the National Development Plan is very alarming. Great to see our view on the NDP referenced in a recent @irishtimes.com editorial www.irishtimes.com/opinion/edit...
The Irish Times view on funding for nature: not an optional extra
At both EU and national level, commitments on environmental spending are being scaled back
www.irishtimes.com
August 6, 2025 at 9:56 AM
World Nature Conservation Day is celebrated annually on July 28th. It's a day dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of protecting natural resources and ecosystems.
July 28, 2025 at 2:03 PM
This week is #SharkWeek! 🦈

37.5% of sharks and rays are threatened with extinction according to the IUCN Red List of threatened species.

The Coalition to Halt the Extinction of Sharks and Rays has been established to stop extinction of sharks.

Basking Shark Photo Credit: John Collins
July 24, 2025 at 3:03 PM
A great opportunity to assist the @envpillar.bsky.social and its members to influence the Irish Presidency of the EU, leading the Council towards European policies with significant environmental benefit.
Request for Tenders: EU Presidency Advocacy Support. The Environmental Pillar has planned a specific workstream in relation to the Irish EU Presidency and is seeking additional capacity to support in the development and implementation of our workplan environmentalpillar.ie/request-for-...
July 23, 2025 at 9:34 AM