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
'An Taisce said the almost €1bn project was “completely inconsistent” with Ireland’s legal climate obligations, which require a rapid decrease in fossil fuel consumption in Ireland.
... in practice, the project could require six top-up LNG shipments per year'
www.thejournal.ie/lng-plan-oir...
... in practice, the project could require six top-up LNG shipments per year'
www.thejournal.ie/lng-plan-oir...
The government is moving fast on LNG in Co Clare - here's what the Oireachtas heard this week
Environmentalists, locals and officials set out their stalls this week.
www.thejournal.ie
February 9, 2026 at 9:34 AM
'An Taisce said the almost €1bn project was “completely inconsistent” with Ireland’s legal climate obligations, which require a rapid decrease in fossil fuel consumption in Ireland.
... in practice, the project could require six top-up LNG shipments per year'
www.thejournal.ie/lng-plan-oir...
... in practice, the project could require six top-up LNG shipments per year'
www.thejournal.ie/lng-plan-oir...
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Global economy must move past GDP to avoid planetary disaster, warns UN chief #Climate
Global economy must move past GDP to avoid planetary disaster, warns UN chief
Exclusive: António Guterres says world’s accounting systems should place true value on the environment
www.theguardian.com
February 9, 2026 at 8:35 AM
Global economy must move past GDP to avoid planetary disaster, warns UN chief #Climate
Successive governments promised protections, but instead, doubled down on dredging and delayed land-use reform, leaving communities exposed
www.thejournal.ie/readme/storm...
www.thejournal.ie/readme/storm...
Ireland in the storms: Flood barriers won't save us if we keep draining the land
After flooding in the past, successive governments promised protections, but instead, doubled down on dredging and delayed land-use reform, leaving communities exposed, writes Pádraic Fogarty.
www.thejournal.ie
February 6, 2026 at 4:17 PM
Successive governments promised protections, but instead, doubled down on dredging and delayed land-use reform, leaving communities exposed
www.thejournal.ie/readme/storm...
www.thejournal.ie/readme/storm...
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BUILDINGS ARCHAEOLOGY BURSARY 2026
The National Monuments Service is delighted to invite applications for its annual bursary scheme for a one-year
course in buildings archaeology [email protected]
@iaiarchaeo.bsky.social @archiremag.bsky.social
#ATU #BuildingsArchaeology #ClimatEireitage
The National Monuments Service is delighted to invite applications for its annual bursary scheme for a one-year
course in buildings archaeology [email protected]
@iaiarchaeo.bsky.social @archiremag.bsky.social
#ATU #BuildingsArchaeology #ClimatEireitage
February 6, 2026 at 11:29 AM
BUILDINGS ARCHAEOLOGY BURSARY 2026
The National Monuments Service is delighted to invite applications for its annual bursary scheme for a one-year
course in buildings archaeology [email protected]
@iaiarchaeo.bsky.social @archiremag.bsky.social
#ATU #BuildingsArchaeology #ClimatEireitage
The National Monuments Service is delighted to invite applications for its annual bursary scheme for a one-year
course in buildings archaeology [email protected]
@iaiarchaeo.bsky.social @archiremag.bsky.social
#ATU #BuildingsArchaeology #ClimatEireitage
Congratulations to Meath Local Sports Partnership working with Learning about Ecosystems & Forests (LEAF) Ireland Programme on their latest project — the planting of 800 trees in Meath schools & An Choill Bheag workshops
#environmentaleducation
#biodiversity
www.meathchronicle.ie/2026/02/04/8...
#environmentaleducation
#biodiversity
www.meathchronicle.ie/2026/02/04/8...
800 trees native trees to be planted at four Meath schools | Meath Chronicle
Meath Local Sports Partnership will be planting 800 trees at schools across Meath as part of the biodiversity requirements from the Participation Nation Outdoor Fund.
www.meathchronicle.ie
February 6, 2026 at 3:55 PM
Congratulations to Meath Local Sports Partnership working with Learning about Ecosystems & Forests (LEAF) Ireland Programme on their latest project — the planting of 800 trees in Meath schools & An Choill Bheag workshops
#environmentaleducation
#biodiversity
www.meathchronicle.ie/2026/02/04/8...
#environmentaleducation
#biodiversity
www.meathchronicle.ie/2026/02/04/8...
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There are literally 100s of flood relief schemes in place, and only a handful have been judicially reviewed. Enniscorthy hasn't even got planning permission but judicial review is being blamed for delay.
Jack Chambers should be put into a cannon and shot off Roche's Point into the Atlantic.
www.thejournal.ie/jack-chamber...
www.thejournal.ie/jack-chamber...
'Paralysis from culture of judicial reviews’ a ‘major issue’ in progression of flood relief schemes
‘Certain resident associations brought judicial review proceedings against flood relief schemes in communities that have been flooded in recent days,’ said Jack Chambers.
www.thejournal.ie
February 6, 2026 at 1:35 PM
There are literally 100s of flood relief schemes in place, and only a handful have been judicially reviewed. Enniscorthy hasn't even got planning permission but judicial review is being blamed for delay.
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Green infrastructure solutions to flooding "are not only better for the environment, they cost a great deal less. And they tend to appreciate, rather than depreciate in value."
"dredging, sea walls & river realignment are expensive, and damaging to ecosystems"
www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2026...
"dredging, sea walls & river realignment are expensive, and damaging to ecosystems"
www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2026...
Sadhbh O'Neill: Should Ireland introduce a legal 'duty of care' for rainwater?
In the Netherlands and Germany, nature-based solutions are the first step in flood prevention. In Ireland, they’re the last
www.irishtimes.com
February 5, 2026 at 5:09 PM
Green infrastructure solutions to flooding "are not only better for the environment, they cost a great deal less. And they tend to appreciate, rather than depreciate in value."
"dredging, sea walls & river realignment are expensive, and damaging to ecosystems"
www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2026...
"dredging, sea walls & river realignment are expensive, and damaging to ecosystems"
www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2026...
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We invite you to join the webinar "PFAS pesticides: Threatening health and the environment".
📅24 February 2026 at 14:00 CET
📍European Parliament & Online
👉 Register here: www.pan-europe.info/events/confe...
📅24 February 2026 at 14:00 CET
📍European Parliament & Online
👉 Register here: www.pan-europe.info/events/confe...
February 6, 2026 at 8:38 AM
We invite you to join the webinar "PFAS pesticides: Threatening health and the environment".
📅24 February 2026 at 14:00 CET
📍European Parliament & Online
👉 Register here: www.pan-europe.info/events/confe...
📅24 February 2026 at 14:00 CET
📍European Parliament & Online
👉 Register here: www.pan-europe.info/events/confe...
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Supreme Court issues significant ruling in favour of climate action in wind farm case
www.thejournal.ie/wind-farm-co...
www.thejournal.ie/wind-farm-co...
Supreme Court issues significant ruling in favour of climate action in wind farm case
The ruling could have implications for projects with a climate impact such as data centres.
www.thejournal.ie
February 4, 2026 at 7:37 PM
Supreme Court issues significant ruling in favour of climate action in wind farm case
www.thejournal.ie/wind-farm-co...
www.thejournal.ie/wind-farm-co...
"The project, estimated to cost €900 million, is for a floating storage and regasification unit with land-based terminal in the Shannon Estuary that would import shipments of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), a highly polluting form of fossil fuel gas."
'Environmental groups and climate campaigners have described the project as a “Trojan horse” for new fossil fuel developments, backed by a strategy that “punches a hole” in the country’s climate laws.'
www.irishtimes.com/environment/...
www.irishtimes.com/environment/...
Plans to fast-track permission for floating gas terminal criticised
Oireachtas committee begins hearings on controversial LNG proposals
www.irishtimes.com
February 5, 2026 at 12:42 PM
"The project, estimated to cost €900 million, is for a floating storage and regasification unit with land-based terminal in the Shannon Estuary that would import shipments of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), a highly polluting form of fossil fuel gas."
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PFAS pollution is poisoning our waters - and our fish.
Data from 7 EU countries shows wild fish often exceed safety limits, sometimes by 100s or even 1000s of times. This threatens not just ecosystems, but also seafood & drinking water.
✊ Nearly 100k signed in 2 days - join them: handsoffnature.eu
Data from 7 EU countries shows wild fish often exceed safety limits, sometimes by 100s or even 1000s of times. This threatens not just ecosystems, but also seafood & drinking water.
✊ Nearly 100k signed in 2 days - join them: handsoffnature.eu
Hands Off Nature – Defend Europe’s Forests, Rivers & Wildlife
Stop the dismantling of European environmental protections. Stand up for forests, wildlife, clean air, and safe water - our nature depends on it.
handsoffnature.eu
February 4, 2026 at 4:51 PM
PFAS pollution is poisoning our waters - and our fish.
Data from 7 EU countries shows wild fish often exceed safety limits, sometimes by 100s or even 1000s of times. This threatens not just ecosystems, but also seafood & drinking water.
✊ Nearly 100k signed in 2 days - join them: handsoffnature.eu
Data from 7 EU countries shows wild fish often exceed safety limits, sometimes by 100s or even 1000s of times. This threatens not just ecosystems, but also seafood & drinking water.
✊ Nearly 100k signed in 2 days - join them: handsoffnature.eu
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#JobFairy time! 🚴 💼
Apply now for the role of Green-Schools Travel Officer to promote and support our Travel Programme to schools in or Wexford and Carlow counties.
Appy now: greenschoolsireland.org/about/job-va...
#GreenJobs #EcoJobs #Hiring #GreenJobs #ApplyNow
Apply now for the role of Green-Schools Travel Officer to promote and support our Travel Programme to schools in or Wexford and Carlow counties.
Appy now: greenschoolsireland.org/about/job-va...
#GreenJobs #EcoJobs #Hiring #GreenJobs #ApplyNow
February 4, 2026 at 3:40 PM
#JobFairy time! 🚴 💼
Apply now for the role of Green-Schools Travel Officer to promote and support our Travel Programme to schools in or Wexford and Carlow counties.
Appy now: greenschoolsireland.org/about/job-va...
#GreenJobs #EcoJobs #Hiring #GreenJobs #ApplyNow
Apply now for the role of Green-Schools Travel Officer to promote and support our Travel Programme to schools in or Wexford and Carlow counties.
Appy now: greenschoolsireland.org/about/job-va...
#GreenJobs #EcoJobs #Hiring #GreenJobs #ApplyNow
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A "trojan horse" that "punches a hole" in climate law - concerns over LNG proposal being raised at all-party committee hearings by @antaisce.bsky.social @trocaire.bsky.social @foeireland.bsky.social among others
www.irishtimes.com/environment/...
www.irishtimes.com/environment/...
Plans to fast-track permission for floating gas terminal criticised
Oireachtas committee begins hearings on controversial LNG proposals
www.irishtimes.com
February 4, 2026 at 8:21 PM
A "trojan horse" that "punches a hole" in climate law - concerns over LNG proposal being raised at all-party committee hearings by @antaisce.bsky.social @trocaire.bsky.social @foeireland.bsky.social among others
www.irishtimes.com/environment/...
www.irishtimes.com/environment/...
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Indiscriminate death traps. An estimated...
- 1161 protected grey seals were caught.
- 81 critically endangered angel sharks.
www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/ou...
It is vitally important that the Dept for Ag, Fisheries & the Marine introduce byelaws to prohibit the use of tangle nets.
- 1161 protected grey seals were caught.
- 81 critically endangered angel sharks.
www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/ou...
It is vitally important that the Dept for Ag, Fisheries & the Marine introduce byelaws to prohibit the use of tangle nets.
New study on indiscriminate death traps known as tangle nets
We need a ban on the use of tangle netting to bring an end to the carnage of threatened and protected species says ecologist Pádraic Fogarty as a new Marine Institute report highlights serious problem...
www.irishexaminer.com
February 4, 2026 at 12:15 PM
Indiscriminate death traps. An estimated...
- 1161 protected grey seals were caught.
- 81 critically endangered angel sharks.
www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/ou...
It is vitally important that the Dept for Ag, Fisheries & the Marine introduce byelaws to prohibit the use of tangle nets.
- 1161 protected grey seals were caught.
- 81 critically endangered angel sharks.
www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/ou...
It is vitally important that the Dept for Ag, Fisheries & the Marine introduce byelaws to prohibit the use of tangle nets.
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Government 'Gas Bill" is a trojan horse for fossil fuel growth and ensures climate action failure - stripping people, places and nature of the potential for a positive, viable future - @antaisce.bsky.social www.antaisce.org/news/gas-eme... #LNG @aideenod.bsky.social @autofac.bsky.social
Gas Emergency Reserve Bill is a Trojan Horse for fossil fuel growth
Government’s LNG plan will lock-in fossil fuel dependency, ensure climate action failure, and is contrary to Ireland’s legal obligations. An Taisce is calling for an independent review of the General ...
www.antaisce.org
February 4, 2026 at 11:44 AM
Government 'Gas Bill" is a trojan horse for fossil fuel growth and ensures climate action failure - stripping people, places and nature of the potential for a positive, viable future - @antaisce.bsky.social www.antaisce.org/news/gas-eme... #LNG @aideenod.bsky.social @autofac.bsky.social
Now hiring — Climate Action Officer to be based in Galway or Midlands
Candidate should have very good knowledge of climate change causes, effects & solutions, experience in facilitation or training, and excellent communication skills
climateambassador.ie/join-our-team/
#climatejobs #GreenCareers
Candidate should have very good knowledge of climate change causes, effects & solutions, experience in facilitation or training, and excellent communication skills
climateambassador.ie/join-our-team/
#climatejobs #GreenCareers
February 4, 2026 at 11:44 AM
Now hiring — Climate Action Officer to be based in Galway or Midlands
Candidate should have very good knowledge of climate change causes, effects & solutions, experience in facilitation or training, and excellent communication skills
climateambassador.ie/join-our-team/
#climatejobs #GreenCareers
Candidate should have very good knowledge of climate change causes, effects & solutions, experience in facilitation or training, and excellent communication skills
climateambassador.ie/join-our-team/
#climatejobs #GreenCareers
Informative webinar from Green-Schools Ireland on home energy kits.
Although for schools, it's a great resource for anyone to find out about Home Energy Saving Kits and how they work. The kits are available to borrow from public libraries nationwide.
@greenschoolsire.bsky.social
#energysaving
Although for schools, it's a great resource for anyone to find out about Home Energy Saving Kits and how they work. The kits are available to borrow from public libraries nationwide.
@greenschoolsire.bsky.social
#energysaving
Watch back the #EnergyTalk hosted on #InternationalCleanEnergyDay last week about @codemadublin.bsky.social's home energy kits, where they can be borrowed from and how they could be used by schools to explore energy.
Check it out here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=w2fw...
#HomeEnergy #WatchBack
Check it out here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=w2fw...
#HomeEnergy #WatchBack
February 4, 2026 at 11:36 AM
Informative webinar from Green-Schools Ireland on home energy kits.
Although for schools, it's a great resource for anyone to find out about Home Energy Saving Kits and how they work. The kits are available to borrow from public libraries nationwide.
@greenschoolsire.bsky.social
#energysaving
Although for schools, it's a great resource for anyone to find out about Home Energy Saving Kits and how they work. The kits are available to borrow from public libraries nationwide.
@greenschoolsire.bsky.social
#energysaving
Faced with triple crises of climate breakdown, biodiversity loss & pollution, we need to ensure environmental laws remain strong
When nature loses, we all lose
Please add your voice - let EU decision-makers understand need to respect scientific evidence and to keep environmental safeguards intact
When nature loses, we all lose
Please add your voice - let EU decision-makers understand need to respect scientific evidence and to keep environmental safeguards intact
The air we breathe, the water we drink, the food we eat, the safety of our homes all depend on strong environmental laws. Behind the EU’s ‘simplification’ agenda, crucial environmental safeguards are being quietly dismantled. Take Action: www.environmentalpillar.ie/hands-off-na...
Hands OFF Nature! - The Environmental Pillar
Europe - Don’t turn your back on nature! Behind the EU’s ‘simplification’ agenda, crucial environmental safeguards are being quietly dismantled. We’re not calling deregulation by name, but the reality...
www.environmentalpillar.ie
February 3, 2026 at 3:49 PM
Faced with triple crises of climate breakdown, biodiversity loss & pollution, we need to ensure environmental laws remain strong
When nature loses, we all lose
Please add your voice - let EU decision-makers understand need to respect scientific evidence and to keep environmental safeguards intact
When nature loses, we all lose
Please add your voice - let EU decision-makers understand need to respect scientific evidence and to keep environmental safeguards intact
NEW member benefit: An Taisce is delighted to have a special reciprocal membership arrangement with Tuatha
As a member of An Taisce, you can enjoy 30% off Tuatha membership, or if you're a member of Tuatha, you can enjoy a 30% discount to join An Taisce
www.antaisce.org/news/members...
@tuatha.ie
As a member of An Taisce, you can enjoy 30% off Tuatha membership, or if you're a member of Tuatha, you can enjoy a 30% discount to join An Taisce
www.antaisce.org/news/members...
@tuatha.ie
February 3, 2026 at 1:51 PM
NEW member benefit: An Taisce is delighted to have a special reciprocal membership arrangement with Tuatha
As a member of An Taisce, you can enjoy 30% off Tuatha membership, or if you're a member of Tuatha, you can enjoy a 30% discount to join An Taisce
www.antaisce.org/news/members...
@tuatha.ie
As a member of An Taisce, you can enjoy 30% off Tuatha membership, or if you're a member of Tuatha, you can enjoy a 30% discount to join An Taisce
www.antaisce.org/news/members...
@tuatha.ie
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John Sweeney: Blaming Met Éireann for floods is a distraction. Who rezoned the floodplains?
John Sweeney: Blaming Met Éireann for floods is a distraction. Who rezoned the floodplains?
It is now over 20 years since I led the project to give the first scenario-based projections of Ireland’s future climate. We warned Ireland’s winters would become significantly wetter
www.irishtimes.com
February 2, 2026 at 10:31 AM
John Sweeney: Blaming Met Éireann for floods is a distraction. Who rezoned the floodplains?
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🚨Powerful polluting industries and reckless lawmakers are tearing down our main EU water law. ☠️
For the past 25 years, the law has driven the cleanup of our rivers and lakes. 💙💧
We need to stop them. 🛑
Sign our petition to say #HandsOffNature ✋👇
https://f.mtr.cool/idwqdgltoj
For the past 25 years, the law has driven the cleanup of our rivers and lakes. 💙💧
We need to stop them. 🛑
Sign our petition to say #HandsOffNature ✋👇
https://f.mtr.cool/idwqdgltoj
February 2, 2026 at 10:01 AM
🚨Powerful polluting industries and reckless lawmakers are tearing down our main EU water law. ☠️
For the past 25 years, the law has driven the cleanup of our rivers and lakes. 💙💧
We need to stop them. 🛑
Sign our petition to say #HandsOffNature ✋👇
https://f.mtr.cool/idwqdgltoj
For the past 25 years, the law has driven the cleanup of our rivers and lakes. 💙💧
We need to stop them. 🛑
Sign our petition to say #HandsOffNature ✋👇
https://f.mtr.cool/idwqdgltoj
Water is life: celebrating the importance of our wetlands
An Taisce has fantastic free pond-creation resources available to download — including manuals, posters and more ...
Available here:
www.antaisce.org/ponds-for-bi...
#WWD2026 #CelebratingWetlands #WetlandsandCulturalHeritage
@ramsar.org
An Taisce has fantastic free pond-creation resources available to download — including manuals, posters and more ...
Available here:
www.antaisce.org/ponds-for-bi...
#WWD2026 #CelebratingWetlands #WetlandsandCulturalHeritage
@ramsar.org
February 2, 2026 at 9:52 AM
Water is life: celebrating the importance of our wetlands
An Taisce has fantastic free pond-creation resources available to download — including manuals, posters and more ...
Available here:
www.antaisce.org/ponds-for-bi...
#WWD2026 #CelebratingWetlands #WetlandsandCulturalHeritage
@ramsar.org
An Taisce has fantastic free pond-creation resources available to download — including manuals, posters and more ...
Available here:
www.antaisce.org/ponds-for-bi...
#WWD2026 #CelebratingWetlands #WetlandsandCulturalHeritage
@ramsar.org
Beannachtaí na Féile Bríde oraibh go léir. Celebrating the traditional beginning of Spring. Happy St Brigid's day. Enjoying the light's return and signs of new growth and renewal.
#Imbolc #StBrigid #lafeilebride #LáFhéileBríde
#Imbolc #StBrigid #lafeilebride #LáFhéileBríde
February 1, 2026 at 11:24 AM
Beannachtaí na Féile Bríde oraibh go léir. Celebrating the traditional beginning of Spring. Happy St Brigid's day. Enjoying the light's return and signs of new growth and renewal.
#Imbolc #StBrigid #lafeilebride #LáFhéileBríde
#Imbolc #StBrigid #lafeilebride #LáFhéileBríde
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Heating homes with the world’s largest particle accelerator
Now operational, a new heat exchange system is reusing hot water from part of the Large Hadron Collider’s cooling system to heat homes and businesses in the local area.
Read more: home.cern/news/news/ce...
Now operational, a new heat exchange system is reusing hot water from part of the Large Hadron Collider’s cooling system to heat homes and businesses in the local area.
Read more: home.cern/news/news/ce...
January 29, 2026 at 10:14 AM
Heating homes with the world’s largest particle accelerator
Now operational, a new heat exchange system is reusing hot water from part of the Large Hadron Collider’s cooling system to heat homes and businesses in the local area.
Read more: home.cern/news/news/ce...
Now operational, a new heat exchange system is reusing hot water from part of the Large Hadron Collider’s cooling system to heat homes and businesses in the local area.
Read more: home.cern/news/news/ce...
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"Strategic Gas Emergency Reserve Bill 2025... quietly reshapes how major fossil fuel infrastructure can be approved, weakening climate law, compressing scrutiny, and sidelining public participation in the name of urgency" in Ireland says @padraigmcevoy.bsky.social
open.substack.com/pub/padraigm...
open.substack.com/pub/padraigm...
Security, Urgency, and Power: What is the Strategic Gas Emergency Reserve Bill up to?
The Strategic Gas Emergency Reserve Bill uses urgency to bypass scrutiny, climate law, and public participation. Make your submission!
open.substack.com
January 30, 2026 at 11:02 AM
"Strategic Gas Emergency Reserve Bill 2025... quietly reshapes how major fossil fuel infrastructure can be approved, weakening climate law, compressing scrutiny, and sidelining public participation in the name of urgency" in Ireland says @padraigmcevoy.bsky.social
open.substack.com/pub/padraigm...
open.substack.com/pub/padraigm...