Ciaran Brennan
@ciaranbrennan.bsky.social
Louth and Proud. Passionate about protecting nature, biodiversity and the environment. Comms officer with the Irish Environmental Network. Views my own.
I’m holding a 3-day forest school course on Sunday 23 & 30 November & Sunday 14 December from 10am-12 noon.
For boys & girls aged 6-12 years. Cost is €90
Phone/Text Ciaran on 086-0496518 or email admin@stonehouseforestschool.ie
More about forest school at www.stonehouseforestschool.ie
For boys & girls aged 6-12 years. Cost is €90
Phone/Text Ciaran on 086-0496518 or email admin@stonehouseforestschool.ie
More about forest school at www.stonehouseforestschool.ie
November 16, 2025 at 7:21 PM
I’m holding a 3-day forest school course on Sunday 23 & 30 November & Sunday 14 December from 10am-12 noon.
For boys & girls aged 6-12 years. Cost is €90
Phone/Text Ciaran on 086-0496518 or email admin@stonehouseforestschool.ie
More about forest school at www.stonehouseforestschool.ie
For boys & girls aged 6-12 years. Cost is €90
Phone/Text Ciaran on 086-0496518 or email admin@stonehouseforestschool.ie
More about forest school at www.stonehouseforestschool.ie
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'Hijacked'? 'Pushing an agenda'? It's called EU law, namely the Habitats Directive, it's been in place for decades, & like most laws Ireland is failing to do that well, while our biodiversity pays the price.
So, yes, eNGOs are pushing it. Unapologetically.
www.farmersjournal.ie/news/news/wa...
So, yes, eNGOs are pushing it. Unapologetically.
www.farmersjournal.ie/news/news/wa...
November 10, 2025 at 11:51 AM
'Hijacked'? 'Pushing an agenda'? It's called EU law, namely the Habitats Directive, it's been in place for decades, & like most laws Ireland is failing to do that well, while our biodiversity pays the price.
So, yes, eNGOs are pushing it. Unapologetically.
www.farmersjournal.ie/news/news/wa...
So, yes, eNGOs are pushing it. Unapologetically.
www.farmersjournal.ie/news/news/wa...
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Today I endeavoured to speak for the rivers, to provide a counter balance to the lobbyist's narrative on the polluting nitrates derogation.
Our rivers, lakes and seas deserve a chance to run healthy, wild and free from pollution
www.antaisce.org/news/an-tais...
Our rivers, lakes and seas deserve a chance to run healthy, wild and free from pollution
www.antaisce.org/news/an-tais...
November 7, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Today I endeavoured to speak for the rivers, to provide a counter balance to the lobbyist's narrative on the polluting nitrates derogation.
Our rivers, lakes and seas deserve a chance to run healthy, wild and free from pollution
www.antaisce.org/news/an-tais...
Our rivers, lakes and seas deserve a chance to run healthy, wild and free from pollution
www.antaisce.org/news/an-tais...
This cause is close to my heart - please sign: my.uplift.ie/petitions/pe... @uplift.ie
Petition to Ban Fox Hunting in Ireland
Can you support this campaign to bring in legislation banning the hunting of foxes using packs of dogs and horses?
my.uplift.ie
October 22, 2025 at 4:28 PM
This cause is close to my heart - please sign: my.uplift.ie/petitions/pe... @uplift.ie
A few places left on the Stonehouse Forest School Halloween course.
3 days: 28th, 29th & 30th October 10am-12noon
For children 9-12 years, costs €100 per child
Contact ciaranbrennanstonehouse@gmail.com or tel 086-0496518
Garda vetted, Children First Compliant, First Aid Trained
3 days: 28th, 29th & 30th October 10am-12noon
For children 9-12 years, costs €100 per child
Contact ciaranbrennanstonehouse@gmail.com or tel 086-0496518
Garda vetted, Children First Compliant, First Aid Trained
October 20, 2025 at 5:17 PM
A few places left on the Stonehouse Forest School Halloween course.
3 days: 28th, 29th & 30th October 10am-12noon
For children 9-12 years, costs €100 per child
Contact ciaranbrennanstonehouse@gmail.com or tel 086-0496518
Garda vetted, Children First Compliant, First Aid Trained
3 days: 28th, 29th & 30th October 10am-12noon
For children 9-12 years, costs €100 per child
Contact ciaranbrennanstonehouse@gmail.com or tel 086-0496518
Garda vetted, Children First Compliant, First Aid Trained
Reminder – just two weeks to go to Stonehouse Forest School’s Halloween course.
3 days: 28th, 29th & 30th October 10am-12noon
For children 9-12 years, costs €100 per child, places still available, contact ciaranbrennanstonehouse@gmail.com or tel 086-0496518
3 days: 28th, 29th & 30th October 10am-12noon
For children 9-12 years, costs €100 per child, places still available, contact ciaranbrennanstonehouse@gmail.com or tel 086-0496518
October 14, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Reminder – just two weeks to go to Stonehouse Forest School’s Halloween course.
3 days: 28th, 29th & 30th October 10am-12noon
For children 9-12 years, costs €100 per child, places still available, contact ciaranbrennanstonehouse@gmail.com or tel 086-0496518
3 days: 28th, 29th & 30th October 10am-12noon
For children 9-12 years, costs €100 per child, places still available, contact ciaranbrennanstonehouse@gmail.com or tel 086-0496518
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No surprises here but will the rhetoric change? I doubt it.
'Despite all the rhetoric about saving our nitrates derogation and turning the tide on water quality in Ireland, there is still no evidence of the necessary improvement across the board in our waters.'
www.antaisce.org/news/decade-...
'Despite all the rhetoric about saving our nitrates derogation and turning the tide on water quality in Ireland, there is still no evidence of the necessary improvement across the board in our waters.'
www.antaisce.org/news/decade-...
Decade-long decline: Irish waterways continue to be polluted
Latest Water Quality Report from the Environmental Protection Agency indicates decreases in overall ecological quality of our waters
www.antaisce.org
October 14, 2025 at 9:25 AM
No surprises here but will the rhetoric change? I doubt it.
'Despite all the rhetoric about saving our nitrates derogation and turning the tide on water quality in Ireland, there is still no evidence of the necessary improvement across the board in our waters.'
www.antaisce.org/news/decade-...
'Despite all the rhetoric about saving our nitrates derogation and turning the tide on water quality in Ireland, there is still no evidence of the necessary improvement across the board in our waters.'
www.antaisce.org/news/decade-...
Stonehouse Forest School is running a camp during the Halloween break:
3 days: 28th, 29th & 30th October 10am-12noon
For children 9-12 years
8 places available
Cost €100 per child
Contact: Ciaran Brennan 086-0496518
Email: ciaranbrennanstonehouse@gmail.com
Stonehouse, Dunleer, Co Louth A92 PV26
3 days: 28th, 29th & 30th October 10am-12noon
For children 9-12 years
8 places available
Cost €100 per child
Contact: Ciaran Brennan 086-0496518
Email: ciaranbrennanstonehouse@gmail.com
Stonehouse, Dunleer, Co Louth A92 PV26
October 8, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Stonehouse Forest School is running a camp during the Halloween break:
3 days: 28th, 29th & 30th October 10am-12noon
For children 9-12 years
8 places available
Cost €100 per child
Contact: Ciaran Brennan 086-0496518
Email: ciaranbrennanstonehouse@gmail.com
Stonehouse, Dunleer, Co Louth A92 PV26
3 days: 28th, 29th & 30th October 10am-12noon
For children 9-12 years
8 places available
Cost €100 per child
Contact: Ciaran Brennan 086-0496518
Email: ciaranbrennanstonehouse@gmail.com
Stonehouse, Dunleer, Co Louth A92 PV26
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🔥The Amazon is burning. The world’s lungs are on the brink of collapse. The EU wants to pour fuel on the fire with the EU-Mercosur trade deal — but we can still put a STOP on it! Tell your Minister & MEPs to reject the EU-Mercosur deal www.environmentalpillar.ie/stopeumercos... #StopEUMercosur
Take action: Stop the climate-wrecking EU-Mercosur Trade Deal - The Environmental Pillar
The EU-Mercosur trade agreement will benefit a handful of big corporations while driving deforestation, the climate crisis and exposing small-scale farmers to unfair competition. Join our call and say...
www.environmentalpillar.ie
October 8, 2025 at 8:24 AM
🔥The Amazon is burning. The world’s lungs are on the brink of collapse. The EU wants to pour fuel on the fire with the EU-Mercosur trade deal — but we can still put a STOP on it! Tell your Minister & MEPs to reject the EU-Mercosur deal www.environmentalpillar.ie/stopeumercos... #StopEUMercosur
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The EU-Mercosur deal brings little economic benefit but huge social & climate damage. We need fair & green trade—not continuing climate-wrecking business as usual. #StopEUMercosur Join our call & say no to this toxic trade deal. Email your ministers & MEPs: www.environmentalpillar.ie/stopeumercos...
October 6, 2025 at 9:56 AM
The EU-Mercosur deal brings little economic benefit but huge social & climate damage. We need fair & green trade—not continuing climate-wrecking business as usual. #StopEUMercosur Join our call & say no to this toxic trade deal. Email your ministers & MEPs: www.environmentalpillar.ie/stopeumercos...
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Environmental damage is putting European way of life at risk. The death of wildlife and breakdown of the climate are ruining ecosystems that underpin the economy. Key reading, particularly for those who champion economic growth above everything else. www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Environmental damage is putting European way of life at risk, says report
EU officials warn climate breakdown and wildlife loss ‘are ruining ecosystems that underpin the economy’
www.theguardian.com
September 29, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Environmental damage is putting European way of life at risk. The death of wildlife and breakdown of the climate are ruining ecosystems that underpin the economy. Key reading, particularly for those who champion economic growth above everything else. www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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We need to think big & show much more ambition in terms of public transport. Real freedom is providing people with choice & that means investing in an extensive, reliable, joined up public transport & active travel system throughout the country. Listen back here: www.goloudplayer.com/episodes/are...
Are car ads selling a myth?
Whenever you see an advert for a car brand on television, the visuals usually centre on open roads in a vast landscape, with the driver emanating a sense of freedom...
Seán’s guest says the notion th...
www.goloudplayer.com
September 30, 2025 at 9:21 AM
We need to think big & show much more ambition in terms of public transport. Real freedom is providing people with choice & that means investing in an extensive, reliable, joined up public transport & active travel system throughout the country. Listen back here: www.goloudplayer.com/episodes/are...
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The saying 'don't let facts get in the way of a good story' often comes to mind when I hear the Irish gov. telling stories about how sustainable our agri system is & how committed they are to environmental action.
No surprises here for anyone paying attention.
www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2025...
No surprises here for anyone paying attention.
www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2025...
Ireland’s natural environment in ‘very poor’ condition, EU analysis finds
European Environment Report - news (analysis piece to follow)
Embargoed to Sunday night 11pm
www.irishtimes.com
September 29, 2025 at 12:10 PM
The saying 'don't let facts get in the way of a good story' often comes to mind when I hear the Irish gov. telling stories about how sustainable our agri system is & how committed they are to environmental action.
No surprises here for anyone paying attention.
www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2025...
No surprises here for anyone paying attention.
www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2025...
A government offering you more roads rather than reliable public transport is driving you down a cul de sac. Great to have an oped in @thejournal.ie on transport and the need to think big in terms of public transport. www.thejournal.ie/readme/idea-...
Opinion: The idea that cars give us freedom is a myth sold by advertisers
Car makers peddle the idea that cars signify freedom, but they really aren’t the solution to our transport problems, writes Ciaran Brennan.
www.thejournal.ie
September 26, 2025 at 9:48 AM
A government offering you more roads rather than reliable public transport is driving you down a cul de sac. Great to have an oped in @thejournal.ie on transport and the need to think big in terms of public transport. www.thejournal.ie/readme/idea-...
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Trade should protect people & planet, not ruin them! The EU-Mercosur deal would devastate small farmers & fuel the climate crisis. We can stop it — take action now! #StopEUMercosur Tell your Minister & MEPs to reject the EU-Mercosur deal. www.environmentalpillar.ie/stopeumercos...
Take action: Stop the climate-wrecking EU-Mercosur Trade Deal - The Environmental Pillar
The EU-Mercosur trade agreement will benefit a handful of big corporations while driving deforestation, the climate crisis and exposing small-scale farmers to unfair competition. Join our call and say...
www.environmentalpillar.ie
September 26, 2025 at 8:55 AM
Trade should protect people & planet, not ruin them! The EU-Mercosur deal would devastate small farmers & fuel the climate crisis. We can stop it — take action now! #StopEUMercosur Tell your Minister & MEPs to reject the EU-Mercosur deal. www.environmentalpillar.ie/stopeumercos...
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🚫 Say NO to toxic trade! The EU-Mercosur deal fuels deforestation, deepens climate chaos & hurts small farmers. Stop this corporate power grab! 📩 Email your politician now!
www.environmentalpillar.ie/stopeumercos...
✊ #StopEUMercosur
www.environmentalpillar.ie/stopeumercos...
✊ #StopEUMercosur
Take action: Stop the climate-wrecking EU-Mercosur Trade Deal - The Environmental Pillar
The EU-Mercosur trade agreement will benefit a handful of big corporations while driving deforestation, the climate crisis and exposing small-scale farmers to unfair competition. Join our call and say...
www.environmentalpillar.ie
September 23, 2025 at 2:13 PM
🚫 Say NO to toxic trade! The EU-Mercosur deal fuels deforestation, deepens climate chaos & hurts small farmers. Stop this corporate power grab! 📩 Email your politician now!
www.environmentalpillar.ie/stopeumercos...
✊ #StopEUMercosur
www.environmentalpillar.ie/stopeumercos...
✊ #StopEUMercosur
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Ireland just released a report showing the huge success of the unconditional basic income it provided to artists. Each $1 spent led to society gaining $1.39. Artists' earned incomes went up more than their side job incomes fell. And they were happier and used less welfare
www.gov.ie/en/departmen...
www.gov.ie/en/departmen...
September 23, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Ireland just released a report showing the huge success of the unconditional basic income it provided to artists. Each $1 spent led to society gaining $1.39. Artists' earned incomes went up more than their side job incomes fell. And they were happier and used less welfare
www.gov.ie/en/departmen...
www.gov.ie/en/departmen...
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Nearly 200,000 people spoke up for nature! Thank you to everyone who took their time to tell the European Commission to keep their #HandsOffNature and stop rolling back vital EU nature laws!
September 11, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Nearly 200,000 people spoke up for nature! Thank you to everyone who took their time to tell the European Commission to keep their #HandsOffNature and stop rolling back vital EU nature laws!
Just over a week to go until the start of an Introduction to Forest School at Stonehouse Forest School. There are a few places still available. Email ciaranbrennanstonehouse@gmail.com. A great opportunity for children to connect with nature, learn skills & enjoy the great outdoors
September 10, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Just over a week to go until the start of an Introduction to Forest School at Stonehouse Forest School. There are a few places still available. Email ciaranbrennanstonehouse@gmail.com. A great opportunity for children to connect with nature, learn skills & enjoy the great outdoors
Reposted by Ciaran Brennan
Just a few hours left to speak up for nature! Our forests are thinning, our rivers are drying & our wildlife is vanishing. Now the European Commission wants to weaken the laws that protect them. Have your say at www.environmentalpillar.ie/hands-off-na... Deadline is midnight tonight Brussels time
September 10, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Just a few hours left to speak up for nature! Our forests are thinning, our rivers are drying & our wildlife is vanishing. Now the European Commission wants to weaken the laws that protect them. Have your say at www.environmentalpillar.ie/hands-off-na... Deadline is midnight tonight Brussels time
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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
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
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If you still care about “mother nature on the run”, this is your opportunity to make your voice count & state your opposition to the proposed weakening of environmental laws across Europe. Great piece by @miseanja.bsky.social on defending laws protecting nature www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/ou...
Hands off nature — vital to defend the laws protecting nature and people
Here's how to make your voice count and state your opposition to the proposed weakening of environmental laws across Europe — the European Commission has launched a consultation about the “simplificat...
www.irishexaminer.com
September 9, 2025 at 2:02 PM
If you still care about “mother nature on the run”, this is your opportunity to make your voice count & state your opposition to the proposed weakening of environmental laws across Europe. Great piece by @miseanja.bsky.social on defending laws protecting nature www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/ou...
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Most enjoyable extended chat with @seanmoncrieff.bsky.social on @newstalkfm.bsky.social just now to discuss THE LIE OF THE LAND and Ireland’s spotty #climate record, and more.
September 8, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Most enjoyable extended chat with @seanmoncrieff.bsky.social on @newstalkfm.bsky.social just now to discuss THE LIE OF THE LAND and Ireland’s spotty #climate record, and more.
Reposted by Ciaran Brennan
Have articles in today’s Irish Daily Mirror and Daily Star challenging Irish myths about “feeding the world”, based around issues discussed in THE LIE OF THE LAND
September 5, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Have articles in today’s Irish Daily Mirror and Daily Star challenging Irish myths about “feeding the world”, based around issues discussed in THE LIE OF THE LAND
Fantastic evening John. Great to be there. Really looking forward to getting stuck into the Lie of the Land. Congratulations
Most enjoyable launch of THE LIE OF THE LAND in Dublin yesterday evening. Huge turnout and great craic.
With thanks to @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social and to our excellent MC, Matt Cooper.
With thanks to @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social and to our excellent MC, Matt Cooper.
September 5, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Fantastic evening John. Great to be there. Really looking forward to getting stuck into the Lie of the Land. Congratulations