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An Taisce @antaisce.bsky.social · 5h

#BuiltHeritage

This stone obelisk in County Meath makes a fine eyecatcher on the Dublin-Slane road near Ashbourne

Named the Brindley Memorial, it was erected in 1880 for a huntsman who lived locally and features related carvings around its base

#MeathHeritage #IrishFollies #ArchitecturalHeritage

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An Taisce @antaisce.bsky.social · 5h

Fantastic event for student journalists and students interested in environmental journalism.

Young Reporters for the Environment is launching on 16 October from 1-2pm with a brilliant skills-based webinar looking at investigative reporting.

This competition is open to Irish students aged 11-25.

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EEB Economy & Climate @eeb-economyclimate.bsky.social · 1d

𝗪𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘆𝗰𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗮𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲 𝗰𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘀

The EU is betting heavily on #textile #recycling, but its potential cannot keep pace with the mountains of clothes we produce.

Our planet is bursting at the seams with too much clothing. Recycling alone won’t fix it.

#CircularTextilesDay

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An Taisce @antaisce.bsky.social · 2d

“For years, the EU has promised to lead on climate and nature protection, but what this investigation shows is that we are literally cementing over our own future"

Great new research from 41 journalists & scientists from 11 countries shows extent of loss. Ireland ranks 3rd by pop.

greentogrey.eu

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Friends of the Earth Northern Ireland @friendsofearthni.bsky.social · 2d

Public Talk: Indigenousness and Place, 16 Oct 2025 in Belfast
Join us with: SaveOurSperrins @trocaire.bsky.social @antaisce.bsky.social and Love Our Lough
Talks from: The Xinka Parliament group, The Council of the Mayan People movement and SaveOurSperrins
Book now: bit.ly/indigenousne...

Public Talk: Indigenousness and Place

Sharing stories of hope and solidarity, from Guatemala to Northern Ireland

bit.ly

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European Environment Agency @eea.europa.eu · 6d

🚨🌍 New Report Alert
#EuropesEnvironment2025: Thematic Briefings are out!

Dive into 35 in-depth topics + assessments on how Europe is doing – where we are, where we’re headed, and whether we’ll meet the EU’s 2030 & 2050 environmental goals

Explore them here: eea.europa.eu/en/europe-en... [...]

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An Taisce @antaisce.bsky.social · 6d

Check out our new site www.climateactionweek.ie to discover what exciting events are happening in your county, town, or community during #ClimateActionWeek.

You can also add your own Climate Action Week event and find lots of resources on there too:
climateactionweek.ie

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An Taisce @antaisce.bsky.social · 6d

So excited to see the wonderful Mary Anthony arrive in Ireland. She brings a huge wealth of experience with her, and will be supporting us with some very exciting upcoming properties projects!

#friendsofantaisce
#buildingsatrisk
#heritageatrisk

Friends of An Taisce @friendsofantaisce.bsky.social · 6d

@antaisce.bsky.social Mary Anthony has arrived in Dublin to support An Taisce with the Historic Properties Redevelopment Project! Follow along to see the story unfold! #friendsofantaisce #antaisce #irishheriatge #buildingsatriskregister

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An Taisce @antaisce.bsky.social · 7d

RIP Dr Jane Goodall

"You cannot get through a single day without having an impact on the world around you. What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what difference you want to make."

The Journal @thejournal.ie · 7d

British conservationist and chimpanzee expert Dr Jane Goodall has died aged 91, The Jane Goodall Institute said
https://www.thejournal.ie/jane-goodall-dies-6832573-Oct2025/

Conservationist and chimpanzee expert Dr Jane Goodall dies aged 91

She was in California as part of her speaking tour in the United States, The Jane Goodall Institute said.

www.thejournal.ie

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The Irish Times @irishtimes.com · 7d

Inland Fisheries Ireland concedes it will never catch Blackwater fish-kill perpetrator

Deputy CEO of organisation says incident may have happened 72 hours before first dead fish seen

www.irishtimes.com

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Sustainable Water Network (SWAN) @swanireland.ie · 7d

SWAN members are in the European Parliament today meeting with MEPs and raising water protection and restoration issues.💧🇪🇺

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An Taisce @antaisce.bsky.social · 7d

Celebrating National Tree Day

Trees are an indispensable part of our landscape: important for essential ecological services — from carbon sequestration to supporting biodiversity and are a primary source of the oxygen we breathe

Plant trees to build a better future

#NationalTreeDay
#TreeDay2025

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An Taisce @antaisce.bsky.social · 7d

Fantastic Irish delegation of eNGO in Brussels meeting officials and MEPs. An Taisce is proud to be represented by our brilliant colleague Sean O'Callaghan.

Our shared work making the strong case for why we need to safeguard and protect our environment has never been clearer or more urgent.

Coastwatch @coastwatch-ire.bsky.social · 7d

Coastwatch, alongside 25 other Irish environmental NGO's are currently in Brussels meeting with the European Commission, European Parliament and Irish Permanent Representation. 🇮🇪🇪🇺
@fairseas.ie @irishenvnet.bsky.social @rediscoveryctr.bsky.social @antaisce.bsky.social @sonairte.bsky.social & more!

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An Taisce @antaisce.bsky.social · 8d

Rally for Love30
Supporting Safe Lower Urban Speed Limits

Saving Lives on our Roads:
Join Love 30 at 10.30am at the Dáil on Thursday 2 October

A 30km/h urban speed limit saves lives, reduces serious injuries, and reduces both emissions & noise pollution

#LOVE30 @dublincycling.bsky.social

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Elaine McGoff @elainemcgoff.bsky.social · 8d

Deputy Whitmore asking the question we all want to know the answer to.

Although they didn't say it, it seems the answer to the question about when the EPA pull the plug on a non-compliant discharge licence is never. They never have to date.

Polluters can do their thing and still get licenced.

An Taisce @antaisce.bsky.social · 8d

How many chances should be given to get it right?

Non-compliance under our licence system appears to be more the norm than the aberration when it comes to protecting our water quality

Insights from last night's Joint Committee on Climate, Environment & Energy session on River Blackwater fish kill

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An Taisce @antaisce.bsky.social · 8d

How many chances should be given to get it right?

Non-compliance under our licence system appears to be more the norm than the aberration when it comes to protecting our water quality

Insights from last night's Joint Committee on Climate, Environment & Energy session on River Blackwater fish kill

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An Taisce @antaisce.bsky.social · 8d

Clean Coasts is recruiting a Full Time Development Officer for Donegal

This remote role based in Donegal, requires travel to visit community groups & attend and/or organise events in the region as it's a core part of the role

Details:
cleancoasts.org/about-us/#Ca...
#CleanCoasts
#Environmentaljob

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An Taisce @antaisce.bsky.social · 9d

Cork fish kill: No culprit for the worst environmental disaster in Ireland this century

#EndWaterPollution
#EnvironmentalProtection
#ProtectFreshwaters

Irish Examiner @irishexaminer.bsky.social · 9d

Cork fish kill: No culprit for the worst environmental disaster in Ireland this century

A multi-agency investigation failed to find the source of the toxins that killed nearly 40,000 fish on the Blackwater last month. Neither could they identify the posion that caused generational destruction. Jack Power on the perfect environmental crime

dlvr.it

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European Environment Agency @eea.europa.eu · 10d

"Nature is not a luxury. It is a must-have for Europe. It underpins everything we hold dear. When we undermine our natural systems, we also erode the systems that sustain our economies and societies. And we are seeing this happen, right now.

Now we need to maintain focus, stay the course, and [...]

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An Taisce @antaisce.bsky.social · 10d

"Nature in Ireland is in a 'very poor' state, with the country's economic growth achieved at the expense of the environment, EU analysis has found"
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

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Sustainable Water Network (SWAN) @swanireland.ie · 10d

‘Some big polluter is breathing sigh of relief’: Questions remain over Blackwater fish kill

Inconclusive report must not be last word on devastating incident.

www.irishtimes.com/environment/...

‘Some big polluter is breathing sigh of relief’: Questions remain over Blackwater fish kill

Inconclusive report must not be last word on devastating incident, say environmentalists

www.irishtimes.com

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An Taisce @antaisce.bsky.social · 12d

Sunday is #WorldRiversDay

Irish rivers support so much life, half of all the endangered freshwater pearl mussels in Europe live in Irish rivers, for example

A worrying trend is the loss of highest quality river sites & an increase in number of poor quality sites

Support your local river today

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Irish Architecture Foundation @irisharchitecturef.bsky.social · 14d

The HouseEurope! exhibition presents evidence of the wanton, unnecessary demolition of buildings in Europe when cities and those who live in them badly need more space for housing.

Presented in collaboration with Islander Architects.
architecturefoundation.ie/event/exhibi...

#IAFFutureHeritage

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An Taisce @antaisce.bsky.social · 14d

An Taisce is delighted to be offering special tours of historic Tailors' Hall (built in 1706!) as part of the wonderful #OpenHouseDublin event on 18-19 October

Tours are timed & booking required, so get your ticket today:
www.eventbrite.ie/e/open-house...

@irisharchitecturef.bsky.social

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Sustainable Water Network (SWAN) @swanireland.ie · 15d

If you've been watching Prime Time & you want to do something to get marine protected areas into law, then sign the @fairseas.ie petition to the Irish Govt asking to get a move on.

Join over 80,000 people who have already signed. Let's get it to 100,000! 🌊✊#rtept

Call on Ireland’s Government to Protect its Seas

Join us by signing the petition today and telling the Irish government that they cannot delay any longer. Sign the petition at only.one/30x30ireland. #30x30Ireland #FairSeas

only.one

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