February 9th 2017 Coomhola Salmon Trust has won the Community & Council Award 2017 for ‘Most Significant Contribution to Water Quality’. The award was presented to Mark Boyden and Paul Kearney from the trust at a gala awards ceremony on February 4th. It recognises the work …
Dáil votes to divest from fossil fuels – in move that could see Ireland become world leader in divestment
January 27th 2017 In a move being hailed as ‘historic’ and a ‘significant win’ Ireland may soon become the world’s first country to fully divest from all fossil fuels. Yesterday the Government was defeated as the Fossil Fuel Divestment Bill passed the second stage 90 …
VIDEO: The spectacular aerial displays of one of Ireland’s rarest birds
January 25th 2017 BirdWatch Ireland have produced this incredible video which shows the spectacular ‘skydance’ of the Hen Harrier. As BirdWatch explain: “The Hen Harrier is one of Ireland’s most spectacular birds. It is also one of the rarest, which, combined with its preference for …
Protesters prepare for day of action against CETA
January 20th 2017 Tomorrow, campaigners will hold a Valentine’s themed event in Dublin city centre as part of a European Day of Action against the EU-Canada trade deal. The European Parliament is set to vote on the deal this February during the week of Valentine’s …
Tax dirty diesel and encourage electric cars say An Taisce
January 18th, 2017 As the diesel emissions scandal now spreads to other car makers, An Taisce are calling on Minister Michael Noonan to incentive motorists away from dirty diesel. An Taisce – The National Trust for Ireland say that diesel engines are too dirty and …
A new environmental group is forming in Dublin
January 13th 2017 A new environmental group is forming the Dublin city area. The network will work to represent environmental views at local authority level. They are currently inviting interested people to attend their first meeting which will take place in Trinity College on the 24th …
Over 80 Irish civil society groups, including unions, farmers and business owners, are calling on MEPs to reject the EU Canada trade deal
January 13th 2017 A coalition of Irish farmers, environmentalists, trade unionists, global justice groups and small business organisations have called on MEPs to oppose the EU Canada trade deal known as CETA. The groups co-signed a letter to members of a European Parliament committee calling …
VACANCY: Have you got what it takes to be an advocate for Ireland’s birds and biodiversity?
January 3rd 2017 Birdwatch Ireland are seeking a Policy Officer to work advocating for the conservation of birds, their habitats and wider biodiversity in Ireland. The main responsibilities of the role include: Developing BirdWatch Ireland’s position on environmental issues by working with BirdWatch Ireland staff and …
Bog of Allen repair work having positive impact on breeding Curlew
Image: Michael O’Clery 20th December 2016 Once degraded peatland in Kildare has been restored and is having a beneficial impact on wildlife including curlew and large heath butterfly. The site near Lodge Bog is a remnant of the Bog of Allen and in the last five …
Boycott ‘organic’ farmed salmon this Christmas urge environmental groups
December 22nd 2016 A campaign which has called on consumers to boycott farmed salmon this year have included ‘organic’ farmed salmon because of the use of chemicals. The campaign by 10 environmental groups under the banner of WildFish.ie takes aim at the appalling environmental impact of …