An Taisce
@antaisce.bsky.social
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Heritage | Nature | Climate
www.AnTaisce.org
Donations: https://www.antaisce.org/donate
Membership: https://membership.antaisce.org
Registered Charity: 20006358
Our great Advocacy team were invited to attend a Joint Oireachtas Committee session on solar regulations last night, and highlighted the importance of early public participation, and ecologically-sensitive siting of solar farms
For more:
www.antaisce.org/news/an-tais...
For more:
www.antaisce.org/news/an-tais...
November 26, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Our great Advocacy team were invited to attend a Joint Oireachtas Committee session on solar regulations last night, and highlighted the importance of early public participation, and ecologically-sensitive siting of solar farms
For more:
www.antaisce.org/news/an-tais...
For more:
www.antaisce.org/news/an-tais...
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The confirmation that 100ac of forestry adjacent to the Glen of the Downs has been bought by the NPWS is great news for Nature Restoration.
The opportunity to double the size of Irelands oldest nature reserve is a once in a limetime opportunity.
www.greystonesguide.ie/100-acres-of...
The opportunity to double the size of Irelands oldest nature reserve is a once in a limetime opportunity.
www.greystonesguide.ie/100-acres-of...
The Greystones Guide | This Bellevue Land Is Finally Our Land
National Parks & Wildlife Service snap up 100 acres…
www.greystonesguide.ie
November 26, 2025 at 1:15 PM
The confirmation that 100ac of forestry adjacent to the Glen of the Downs has been bought by the NPWS is great news for Nature Restoration.
The opportunity to double the size of Irelands oldest nature reserve is a once in a limetime opportunity.
www.greystonesguide.ie/100-acres-of...
The opportunity to double the size of Irelands oldest nature reserve is a once in a limetime opportunity.
www.greystonesguide.ie/100-acres-of...
Every journey shapes our planet
Let’s commit to transport that’s safe, fair & low carbon
November 26 is UN World Sustainable Transport Day
#TransportDay
#SustainableTransport
#MobilityForAll
#Ireland
Let’s commit to transport that’s safe, fair & low carbon
November 26 is UN World Sustainable Transport Day
#TransportDay
#SustainableTransport
#MobilityForAll
#Ireland
November 26, 2025 at 8:25 AM
Every journey shapes our planet
Let’s commit to transport that’s safe, fair & low carbon
November 26 is UN World Sustainable Transport Day
#TransportDay
#SustainableTransport
#MobilityForAll
#Ireland
Let’s commit to transport that’s safe, fair & low carbon
November 26 is UN World Sustainable Transport Day
#TransportDay
#SustainableTransport
#MobilityForAll
#Ireland
It's no wonder water quality is not improving, derogation farmers are being told to do things that will not stop nitrates from getting into the water — An Taisce's Head of Advocacy Dr Elaine McGoff with Philip Boucher-Hayes on RTÉ Radio 1 CountryWide
#nitratepollution
@elainemcgoff.bsky.social
#nitratepollution
@elainemcgoff.bsky.social
November 25, 2025 at 9:19 AM
It's no wonder water quality is not improving, derogation farmers are being told to do things that will not stop nitrates from getting into the water — An Taisce's Head of Advocacy Dr Elaine McGoff with Philip Boucher-Hayes on RTÉ Radio 1 CountryWide
#nitratepollution
@elainemcgoff.bsky.social
#nitratepollution
@elainemcgoff.bsky.social
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NEW REPORT: How powerful industry lobbies for agriculture, energy, mining + chemical sectors are pushing to weaken the EU's most important water legislation.
It means more pollution instead of more protection for our vital waterways 👎
Report from Living Rivers Europe > eeb.org/library/indu...
It means more pollution instead of more protection for our vital waterways 👎
Report from Living Rivers Europe > eeb.org/library/indu...
November 24, 2025 at 11:05 AM
NEW REPORT: How powerful industry lobbies for agriculture, energy, mining + chemical sectors are pushing to weaken the EU's most important water legislation.
It means more pollution instead of more protection for our vital waterways 👎
Report from Living Rivers Europe > eeb.org/library/indu...
It means more pollution instead of more protection for our vital waterways 👎
Report from Living Rivers Europe > eeb.org/library/indu...
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Great to see some strong EPA enforcement against North Cork Creameries for continuing to breach their licence.
They're not allowed to discharge again until the EPA are satisfied they'll be compliant with their licence, which, given their track record, won't be easy
thecurrency.news/articles/208...
They're not allowed to discharge again until the EPA are satisfied they'll be compliant with their licence, which, given their track record, won't be easy
thecurrency.news/articles/208...
North Cork Creameries temporarily halts production after EPA wasterwater order - The Currency
North Cork Creameries has temporarily ceased production at its major dairy facility in Kanturk after the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a notice to suspend all discharges from its wastew...
thecurrency.news
November 24, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Great to see some strong EPA enforcement against North Cork Creameries for continuing to breach their licence.
They're not allowed to discharge again until the EPA are satisfied they'll be compliant with their licence, which, given their track record, won't be easy
thecurrency.news/articles/208...
They're not allowed to discharge again until the EPA are satisfied they'll be compliant with their licence, which, given their track record, won't be easy
thecurrency.news/articles/208...
"COP30 ended, as expected with a whimper, with the wishes of the vast majority of the world’s countries’ desires being frustrated by opposition from the petrostates"
Professor John Sweeney on outcomes and powerful political machinations
www.antaisce.org/blog/belm-co...
#ClimateActionNow
Professor John Sweeney on outcomes and powerful political machinations
www.antaisce.org/blog/belm-co...
#ClimateActionNow
Belém: COP30 ends — Professor John Sweeney on outcomes
COP30 ended, as expected with a whimper, with the wishes of the vast majority of the world’s countries’ desires being frustrated by opposition from the petrostates
www.antaisce.org
November 24, 2025 at 1:45 PM
"COP30 ended, as expected with a whimper, with the wishes of the vast majority of the world’s countries’ desires being frustrated by opposition from the petrostates"
Professor John Sweeney on outcomes and powerful political machinations
www.antaisce.org/blog/belm-co...
#ClimateActionNow
Professor John Sweeney on outcomes and powerful political machinations
www.antaisce.org/blog/belm-co...
#ClimateActionNow
We are so proud of our colleague and Head of Advocacy, Dr Elaine McGoff on all she has done, and continues to do, in clearly and unequivocally advocating for vital water quality safeguards and following the science. Clean water is a critical resource for us all.
I had the a welcome opportunity to move beyond the standard Punch & Judy media setup to properly look under the derogation hood, & explore why the Government measures are failing our waters & failing our farmers.
www.rte.ie/radio/radio1...
www.rte.ie/radio/radio1...
Nitrates derogation
Back in the early nineties all across the EU a rule was introduced to protect rivers and streams from agricultural run off. At the last count 7,000 out of 137,000 farms in Ireland had received a derog...
www.rte.ie
November 22, 2025 at 7:34 PM
We are so proud of our colleague and Head of Advocacy, Dr Elaine McGoff on all she has done, and continues to do, in clearly and unequivocally advocating for vital water quality safeguards and following the science. Clean water is a critical resource for us all.
A ‘national embarrassment’: Ireland in breach of multiple water quality rules. European Court of Justice finds the State not doing enough to prevent pollution of water sources.
www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...
www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...
A ‘national embarrassment’: Ireland in breach of multiple water quality rules, court finds
European Court of Justice ruling raises questions about Government’s system of water charges
www.irishtimes.com
November 21, 2025 at 9:09 PM
A ‘national embarrassment’: Ireland in breach of multiple water quality rules. European Court of Justice finds the State not doing enough to prevent pollution of water sources.
www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...
www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...
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Ireland once again in the dock, for issues that @antaisce.bsky.social & SWAN have long highlighted as being legally problematic.
Amongst other serious issues, this judgement highlights that the arterial drainage act is not compliant with the WFD.
Time to give that archaic legislation the boot!
Amongst other serious issues, this judgement highlights that the arterial drainage act is not compliant with the WFD.
Time to give that archaic legislation the boot!
BREAKING: EU's top court has ruled that Ireland has widespread non-compliance with EU's main water law e.g. a lack of regulation on physical damage to our waters, & poor monitoring & control of water abstractions.
We face daily fines & further decline if not fixed.
swanireland.ie/2025/11/land...
We face daily fines & further decline if not fixed.
swanireland.ie/2025/11/land...
Landmark EU water ruling shows systemic and abject failure of Irish government to protect water - Sustainable Water Network
The Sustainable Water Network (SWAN), a network of 25 environmental organisations, has welcomed yesterday’s European Court of Justice ruling [1] that Ireland is in breach of its obligations under the ...
swanireland.ie
November 21, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Ireland once again in the dock, for issues that @antaisce.bsky.social & SWAN have long highlighted as being legally problematic.
Amongst other serious issues, this judgement highlights that the arterial drainage act is not compliant with the WFD.
Time to give that archaic legislation the boot!
Amongst other serious issues, this judgement highlights that the arterial drainage act is not compliant with the WFD.
Time to give that archaic legislation the boot!
Professor John Sweeney shares his impressions at COP30: "... there is almost a parallel COP for young activists in various locations downtown. Networking is taking place on a grand scale"
Read back:
www.antaisce.org/blog/belm-th...
www.antaisce.org/blog/belm-th...
#COP30
#ClimateActionNow
Read back:
www.antaisce.org/blog/belm-th...
www.antaisce.org/blog/belm-th...
#COP30
#ClimateActionNow
November 21, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Professor John Sweeney shares his impressions at COP30: "... there is almost a parallel COP for young activists in various locations downtown. Networking is taking place on a grand scale"
Read back:
www.antaisce.org/blog/belm-th...
www.antaisce.org/blog/belm-th...
#COP30
#ClimateActionNow
Read back:
www.antaisce.org/blog/belm-th...
www.antaisce.org/blog/belm-th...
#COP30
#ClimateActionNow
Moral duty ‘to act now’ on climate change for future generations, says President Catherine Connolly
“Transformative action is required, action that places environmental responsibility and climate justice at the heart of everything we do”
www.irishtimes.com/environment/...
“Transformative action is required, action that places environmental responsibility and climate justice at the heart of everything we do”
www.irishtimes.com/environment/...
Moral duty ‘to act now’ on climate change for future generations, says Catherine Connolly
Figures of possible fines of between €8bn and €26bn for breaching emissions targets ‘incredible’, President says
www.irishtimes.com
November 19, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Moral duty ‘to act now’ on climate change for future generations, says President Catherine Connolly
“Transformative action is required, action that places environmental responsibility and climate justice at the heart of everything we do”
www.irishtimes.com/environment/...
“Transformative action is required, action that places environmental responsibility and climate justice at the heart of everything we do”
www.irishtimes.com/environment/...
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An absolute honour to be able to host An Uachtarán in Tailors Hall today for this incredible @antaisce.bsky.social event.
Labhair an tUachtarán Connolly tráthnóna inniu ag ócáid a d’eagraigh An Taisce dar teideal: “Léargas ar an athrú aeráide agus a thionchar ar ár leas”
This afternoon, President Catherine Connolly spoke at an event hosted by An Taisce: ‘Snapshots on climate change and its impacts on our welfare’
This afternoon, President Catherine Connolly spoke at an event hosted by An Taisce: ‘Snapshots on climate change and its impacts on our welfare’
November 19, 2025 at 3:50 PM
An absolute honour to be able to host An Uachtarán in Tailors Hall today for this incredible @antaisce.bsky.social event.
We were deeply honoured to have President Connolly speak at our event today
Go raibh milé maith agat
Go raibh milé maith agat
Labhair an tUachtarán Connolly tráthnóna inniu ag ócáid a d’eagraigh An Taisce dar teideal: “Léargas ar an athrú aeráide agus a thionchar ar ár leas”
This afternoon, President Catherine Connolly spoke at an event hosted by An Taisce: ‘Snapshots on climate change and its impacts on our welfare’
This afternoon, President Catherine Connolly spoke at an event hosted by An Taisce: ‘Snapshots on climate change and its impacts on our welfare’
November 19, 2025 at 5:57 PM
We were deeply honoured to have President Connolly speak at our event today
Go raibh milé maith agat
Go raibh milé maith agat
Thanks very much to @saveladyislandlake.bsky.social
for inviting An Taisce's Dr Elaine McGoff as speaker to the event on nitrates pollution in Wexford.
It created a valuable opportunity for the local community to have conversations exploring solutions to this critical issue.
#SaveLadysIslandLake
for inviting An Taisce's Dr Elaine McGoff as speaker to the event on nitrates pollution in Wexford.
It created a valuable opportunity for the local community to have conversations exploring solutions to this critical issue.
#SaveLadysIslandLake
November 18, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Thanks very much to @saveladyislandlake.bsky.social
for inviting An Taisce's Dr Elaine McGoff as speaker to the event on nitrates pollution in Wexford.
It created a valuable opportunity for the local community to have conversations exploring solutions to this critical issue.
#SaveLadysIslandLake
for inviting An Taisce's Dr Elaine McGoff as speaker to the event on nitrates pollution in Wexford.
It created a valuable opportunity for the local community to have conversations exploring solutions to this critical issue.
#SaveLadysIslandLake
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A full house here tonight for our event with @elainemcgoff.bsky.social from @antaisce.bsky.social including two Oireachtas members: Wexford Labour TD George Lawlor and @greenpartyie.bsky.social Senator @malcolmnoonan.bsky.social which is very encouraging. We can work together to #SaveLadysIslandLake
November 17, 2025 at 7:15 PM
A full house here tonight for our event with @elainemcgoff.bsky.social from @antaisce.bsky.social including two Oireachtas members: Wexford Labour TD George Lawlor and @greenpartyie.bsky.social Senator @malcolmnoonan.bsky.social which is very encouraging. We can work together to #SaveLadysIslandLake
Thanks to #SaveLadysIslandLake — important conversation about nitrate pollution, special event with speaker An Taisce Head of Advocacy Dr Elaine McGoff
7pm Lady's Island Community Centre
Monday 17 November
All welcome
@saveladyislandlake.bsky.social
@elainemcgoff.bsky.social
#nitratepollution
7pm Lady's Island Community Centre
Monday 17 November
All welcome
@saveladyislandlake.bsky.social
@elainemcgoff.bsky.social
#nitratepollution
November 17, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Thanks to #SaveLadysIslandLake — important conversation about nitrate pollution, special event with speaker An Taisce Head of Advocacy Dr Elaine McGoff
7pm Lady's Island Community Centre
Monday 17 November
All welcome
@saveladyislandlake.bsky.social
@elainemcgoff.bsky.social
#nitratepollution
7pm Lady's Island Community Centre
Monday 17 November
All welcome
@saveladyislandlake.bsky.social
@elainemcgoff.bsky.social
#nitratepollution
People marched for change at the National Climate Demonstration on Saturday.
We have an urgent obligation to use our resources to fast track the changes we know we have to make
In 2024, fossil fuels were actually subsidised by Irish taxpayers by €4.7bn
#ClimateActionNow
#COP30
We have an urgent obligation to use our resources to fast track the changes we know we have to make
In 2024, fossil fuels were actually subsidised by Irish taxpayers by €4.7bn
#ClimateActionNow
#COP30
November 17, 2025 at 10:55 AM
People marched for change at the National Climate Demonstration on Saturday.
We have an urgent obligation to use our resources to fast track the changes we know we have to make
In 2024, fossil fuels were actually subsidised by Irish taxpayers by €4.7bn
#ClimateActionNow
#COP30
We have an urgent obligation to use our resources to fast track the changes we know we have to make
In 2024, fossil fuels were actually subsidised by Irish taxpayers by €4.7bn
#ClimateActionNow
#COP30
Wonderful to see well-researched & inspiring 'Lie of the Land' on the Irish Book Award shortlist. Written by environmental journalist John Gibbons, it's sole book on environmental issues in non-fiction category too.
Public vote closes at 6pm on November 16: www.irishbookawards.ie/vote/
Public vote closes at 6pm on November 16: www.irishbookawards.ie/vote/
November 16, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Wonderful to see well-researched & inspiring 'Lie of the Land' on the Irish Book Award shortlist. Written by environmental journalist John Gibbons, it's sole book on environmental issues in non-fiction category too.
Public vote closes at 6pm on November 16: www.irishbookawards.ie/vote/
Public vote closes at 6pm on November 16: www.irishbookawards.ie/vote/
The National Climate Demonstration is going ahead as planned at 1pm Saturday 15 November!
Join us! An Taisce's delegation will be located in front of the Hugh Lane Gallery and led by our President Phil Kearney!
#NationalClimateDemo
#ClimateActionNow
Join us! An Taisce's delegation will be located in front of the Hugh Lane Gallery and led by our President Phil Kearney!
#NationalClimateDemo
#ClimateActionNow
November 15, 2025 at 11:10 AM
The National Climate Demonstration is going ahead as planned at 1pm Saturday 15 November!
Join us! An Taisce's delegation will be located in front of the Hugh Lane Gallery and led by our President Phil Kearney!
#NationalClimateDemo
#ClimateActionNow
Join us! An Taisce's delegation will be located in front of the Hugh Lane Gallery and led by our President Phil Kearney!
#NationalClimateDemo
#ClimateActionNow
'The Government doesn't have a monopoly on the common good. Just look at the state of the Irish environment, the housing, energy, water & climate crises ... Oversight by the courts of Government and public-authority decision-making has never been more important'
www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm...
www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm...
Judicial reviews serve the common good
Rather than castigating public-spirited ordinary people concerned by planning problems, the Government should focus on properly resourcing the planning and legal systems
www.irishexaminer.com
November 13, 2025 at 9:09 AM
'The Government doesn't have a monopoly on the common good. Just look at the state of the Irish environment, the housing, energy, water & climate crises ... Oversight by the courts of Government and public-authority decision-making has never been more important'
www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm...
www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm...
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"every year, bottom trawling releases 370 million metric tons of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere"
www.euractiv.com/opinion/the-...
www.euractiv.com/opinion/the-...
The hidden deforestation beneath the waves | Euractiv
Tackling the carbon emissions of bottom trawling is a fast and effective way to forestall climate change while protecting our precious marine ecosystems. But despite the minimal returns, governments across Europe keep subsidising the practice
www.euractiv.com
November 13, 2025 at 8:38 AM
"every year, bottom trawling releases 370 million metric tons of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere"
www.euractiv.com/opinion/the-...
www.euractiv.com/opinion/the-...
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In today's edition of our free #MonumentMonday newsletter, we take a trip to visit an enigmatically decorated stone in County Roscommon.
#Ireland #SpéirGhorm #Roscommon #Archaeology 🏺
#Ireland #SpéirGhorm #Roscommon #Archaeology 🏺
November 10, 2025 at 5:58 PM
In today's edition of our free #MonumentMonday newsletter, we take a trip to visit an enigmatically decorated stone in County Roscommon.
#Ireland #SpéirGhorm #Roscommon #Archaeology 🏺
#Ireland #SpéirGhorm #Roscommon #Archaeology 🏺
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
@president.ie
November 12, 2025 at 10:32 AM
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
@president.ie
COP30: An Taisce's Lynda Sullivan gives some first impressions. The significance of first COP to be held in rainforest, and how so many representatives of Indigenous communities have made long and arduous journeys to participate & have their voices heard
www.antaisce.org/blog/an-tais...
#COP30
www.antaisce.org/blog/an-tais...
#COP30
November 11, 2025 at 5:59 PM
COP30: An Taisce's Lynda Sullivan gives some first impressions. The significance of first COP to be held in rainforest, and how so many representatives of Indigenous communities have made long and arduous journeys to participate & have their voices heard
www.antaisce.org/blog/an-tais...
#COP30
www.antaisce.org/blog/an-tais...
#COP30