• The number of planning applications we deal with is 3 times what is was a decade ago. 
• To fulfil properly, our mandate as a prescribed body under planning and environment acts, we would need 20 not 4 environmental and planning staff. 
• We need to invest more in our 13 heritage properties. Some include: The Boyne Navigation Canal, Kanturk Castle, Howth Courthouse, Tailors’ Hall, Booterstown Marsh in South County Dublin and Gort Weigh House in Galway. All of these properties are managed at minimal cost.

What are the benefits of being a member? 

• Above all the knowledge that you are supporting Ireland’s most effective environmental and heritage organisation in an era of unprecedented pressure
• Reduced price entry to properties and gardens around the country
• Involvement in activities with Local Association committees around the country. We have associations in Carlow, Clare, Cork, Donegal, Dun Laoghaire, South County Dublin, Galway, Kerry, Kildare, Limerick, Meath, Tipperary, Sligo, Waterford, Westmeath, Wexford and Wicklow.
• Email updates of recent Press Releases and events

How much does it cost to join? 

• Individual                                45 Euro (was 35)
  
• Family                                     55 Euro (was 45)
  
• Retired / Unwaged                 20 Euro (was 12)
  
• Student                                   10 Euro (was 7)
  
• Group                                      60 Euro
• Corporate (min)                      250 Euro
• Benefactor (Life)                     600 Euro

You can join online or donate to An Taisce here ..

Or download an application form and send it into us today. We also welcome donations