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Shannon LNG - Have Your Say

This is the last week to have your say on the Shannon LNG planning application! This proposal to import liquified natural gas into Ireland is completely at odds with Ireland’s climate obligations and the need to address the climate emergency.
I Live Here

We all know that WE have to change to address the climate and biodiversity emergencies. Individuals, communities, business, government – EVERYONE. By working together, creating a vision that we can share we WILL change the world. Theresa O’Donohoe, Change maker and mother of 5 living in the west of Ireland, explores her vision for the village she lives in for International Day of Rural Women.
Tully Church and High Crosses

Tully was an important diocesan centre in the 1st Millennium AD. It is referred to in the early literature as Tulach na nEpscop (‘the Hill of the Bishops’). Learn more about the rich history of Tully church and high crosses in County Dublin.
Supreme Court grants leave to appeal Kilkenny cheese plant planning decision

An Taisce has been granted leave to appeal directly to the Supreme Court in respect of the High Court judgement on the judicial review of the An Bord Pleanála decision granting planning approval for a cheese plant at Belview, Co. Kilkenny.

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
Our Mission

Overview of An Taisce's mission, vision and work
We Educate

We develop and run Ireland's most popular and successful environmental and sustainability programmes.
Key Staff and Volunteers

List of the key employees and volunteers in all An Taisce sections with their contact details
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
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.
Our Board of Directors

Names and positions of An Taisce's Board of Directors

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