Benefits of Membership

Our current benefits include:

Free entry to An Taisce properties and discounted entry to other selected properties around Ireland.
Free entry to other National Trust properties around the world through the into.org/places programme (for when we travel again). This includes The National Trust of UK and Northern Ireland.
Receipt of a quarterly newsletter and regular news items.
Invites to events such as member evenings on selected environmental topics and regular Council forums.
A chance to assist further by volunteering through An Taisce committees or Local Associations.
Access to advice on environmental, planning and heritage matters from our experts.
A 10% discount on purchases with Earthmother.ie, an online store selling eco-friendly, natural, and organic products.

Where your money goes

An Taisce Advocacy team rely nearly entirely on membership fees and donations to fund its planning and policy work. This is a small but dedicated team of experts working to ensure that our communities are created and maintained in a sustainable way. The more resources we have, the more work we can do to protect nature, conserve our built heritage and ensure that national and EU environmental laws are adhered to.

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Latest

A world of wildlife in 2KM

Wildlife photographer Gustavo Zoladz reflects on discovering An Taisce's 'The Grove' wildlife sanctuary in the heart of Dublin 4 during the COVID- 19 pandemic.
The Future is Peat-Free

Holding as much as 10 times the carbon per hectare than other ecosystems, peatlands can become devastating greenhouse gas emitters when disturbed. It's time to talk to gardening retailers and suppliers. Steps need to be taken to remove peat from horticulture and gardening products.
Grattan Hill Community Orchard - Cork City

The idea of a Community Orchard started when Michael and his neighbors started meeting on a common grassy, sloped area located on their street. They would be out with the kids or going for a walk and discussions of the space’s potential emerged.
Orchard Planning Time

Now is the time to plan for planting apples this autumn. Apple trees have flowers for pollinators, and fruit for people and wildlife. They suit greens in housing estates, parks, gardens and farms.

Compost for Nature

Our brand new Compost for Nature guide is now available! For years, the garden and landscape industry has been selling us peat moss as “compost.” In reality, this is peat-moss that is nutrient-poor and bad for our peatlands. The good news is that there is another more sustainable way to nurture soil health AND reduce waste - composting!
We Protect

We hold and preserve a range of heritage properties in trust, including historic buildings and nature reserves.
An Taisce action on Kilkenny cheese factory planning decision

An Taisce has sought leave to appeal the recent decision of the High Court dismissing its challenge against the decision of An Bord Pleanála to grant planning permission for the development of a cheese processing plant. We've written this explainer on why we've taken the appeal, the planning case behind it, An Taisce's role in the planning process, the wider environmental context on dairy expansion in Ireland, and our view for future development.
Vacancies

List of any open positions and information on how to apply
We Educate

We develop and run Ireland's most popular and successful environmental and sustainability programmes.
Our Mission

Overview of An Taisce's mission, vision and work
Key Staff and Volunteers

List of the key employees and volunteers in all An Taisce sections with their contact details
High Court upholds An Bord Pleanála decision granting planning permission to Glanbia cheese factory

An Taisce is now considering the judgment to determine if there are grounds which warrant an application for leave to appeal to the Court of Appeal or for an application to the Supreme Court.
We Advocate

We are a leading voice for all aspects of environmental conservation and sustainable development in Ireland as essential to the wellbeing and resilience of both people and planet
An Taisce to appeal High Court decision on Kilkenny cheese factory

An Taisce has confirmed its intention to seek leave to appeal the recent decision of the High Court dismissing its challenge against the decision of An Bord Pleanála to grant planning permission for the development of a cheese processing plant.

Application by ESB for change of use from museum to residential at Fitzwilliam Street Lower, Dublin 2

This proposal by the ESB to close the Georgian House museum at Fitzwilliam Street would represent the loss of a thirty-year-old heritage and cultural visitor attraction and educational resource for the city Read more