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Protecting Ireland’s heritage, safeguarding its future
In this short video, Elaine McGoff, An Taisce's Natural Environment Officer and mum of two young girls, explores parenting with hope in this time of climate and biodiversity crises. Inspired by the Brigid's day spotlight shining out across the Kildare darkness from the Hill of Allen, a symbol of hope for Imbolc, we hope this piece resonates with parents and communities bringing up children in a very uncertain world.
Pat McKenna, who runs an eco-grazing scheme on the An Taisce lands at Sliabh Beagh, has been nominated for a Farming for Nature award. Pat has been working closely with the Collaborative Action for the Natura Network (CANN) project, funded through Interreg, to ensure that activities are in line with habitat information and conservation actions through this initiative.
We'd love you to become one of the first regular givers for 2021, committing to being part of a movement protecting our environment and heritage for our children, grandchildren and future generations to come. At no extra cost to you a donation of €21 or more per month benefits An Taisce via a tax refund under the Charitable Donations Scheme operated by the Department of Revenue. For all donations of a larger or smaller amount we are equally and eternally grateful.
Out of respect for the court and the ongoing legal proceedings as part of the planning process for a large Glanbia cheese plant in Co. Kilkenny, An Taisce will not make any further comment on the case until the matter is decided. Read more
An Taisce considers the revised Climate Action Bill to be a significant improvement on the initial draft. The key need now is for urgent action in the short term to accelerate the changes necessary towards a post-carbon society Read more
Enhancing the amenity of the Phoenix National Historic Park for health and wellbeing, recreational amenity and for nature Read more