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The Irish Wildlife Trust is a Irish wildlife conservation charity. Join the IWT today to make a difference for wildlife. www.iwt.ie

Registered Charity Number: 20010966

22/08/2026

Based on the bestselling novel of the same name, An Irish Atlantic Rainforest is an immersive documentary series telling the story of Eoghan Daltun, who has created his very own rainforest by rewilding an old farm on the wild edges of the Beara Peninsula in West Cork 💚

Eoghan is a member of the Irish Wildlife Trust board and a leading figure for rewilding in Ireland.

The two-part series begins Sunday 23 August at 6.30pm on RTÉ One and RTÉ Player

21/08/2026

Some photos from Irish Wildlife Trust - Limerick Branch walk along the Shannon Estuary from Ringmoylan Pier for Heritage Week 💚

The Heritage Council

18/08/2026

📣 Announcing our July Photo of the Month shortlist! 📷
We are delighted to present this selection from July's entries. Thank you to everyone who shared your passion through these incredible photos 💚 The winning photograph will be decided by the most ‘Likes’ (or reactions) on Facebook by 4pm on Tuesday 25 August 2026. The following day we will announce our IWT July Photo of the Month.
These 25 photos are carefully chosen from all your submissions to [email protected]. Don't forget to engage with the post if you want your photo to have a better chance of winning, but please also share the entire album to ensure a fair competition.
We are already accepting entries for the August 2026 competition.
Send your photo to [email protected] with the subject line “August Photo of the Month.” Don’t forget to include the date (dd/mm/yyyy), location (e.g. Co. Sligo), and your social media handle if you’d like us to tag you!
As you know, selecting a shortlist is no easy task, so we genuinely appreciate and value every single entry. If you entered a photo and you weren't picked, please don't be discouraged. It is a really difficult job to whittle down the shortlist every month because of the standard of photos we receive.
✨ Good luck to all entrants! ✨

14/08/2026

Heritage Week kicks off tomorrow, 15 August! 🎉

As recipients of funding from The Heritage Council this year, we are delighted to have five events organised over coming days, taking place in counties Limerick, Kerry, and Dublin.

The theme this year is Heritage At Risk. While raising awareness of the irreplaceable cultural, built, and natural heritage we are in danger of losing, Heritage Week is also a celebration. It brings together volunteers, community groups, and enthusiasts to share their experience, knowledge, culture, and practices. This aligns with the IWT pillar of Building Communities for Nature and our core value of Hope Through Action 💚

Find details of our events on iwt.ie/events and visit heritageweek.ie/ to see the full list of events taking place across the country.

Irish Wildlife Trust - Limerick Branch
Kenmare Tidy Towns Kenmare, Kerry, Ireland

13/08/2026

📢 Cherry Laurel Assessed as High Risk Invasive. The Science is Clear. Ireland Must Now Ban Its Sale.

A new Government-commissioned risk assessment has found Cherry Laurel poses a High risk to Ireland's biodiversity, with High confidence. The science is now clear: this invasive species is spreading rapidly, damaging protected habitats, and becoming increasingly costly to control.

Joint statements from IWT and the Gaelic Woodland Project: https://iwt.ie/cherry-laurel-risk-assessment/

Biodiversity Ireland Irish Environmental Network Environmental Pillar

12/08/2026

The Irish Wildlife Trust are disappointed to see the number of newspaper articles reporting on this accident without giving the details of what happened.

🎣The boat had several anglers on board who were shark fishing for recreation. A 1.4m Blue shark was caught and brought on board. As the man was taking the hook out of the sharks mouth, the shark bit his leg. Shark bites are a rare and unusual occurrence, but a perfectly natural response from an animal that is in a stressful situation. We are glad that the emergency services reacted quickly and the man is recovering well in hospital.

⚠️ Unfortunately, many articles have sensationalised this incident. The writing has failed to accurately describe what happened and gives the impression that someone was attacked by a shark unprovoked. Sharks are wild animals and like any wild animal, the utmost care must be taken if you are planning to have any interactions with them. People should undergo the appropriate training and have the experience and knowledge needed if they plan to interact with any wild animal.

🦈 Globally sharks have gained a bad reputation for being 'man eaters' due to the media not accurately reporting on situations and writing for dramatic effect. This has resulted in the deliberate culling of sharks across the globe. Sharks are a vital part of many marine ecosystems but unfortunately pelagic shark populations around the world have declined by over 70% since 1970. This is due to many factors including the fin and meat trade and being caught accidently in commercial fishing operations. Unfortunately many people don't realise or care how devastating this is for the entire health of the marine environment as for many people, sharks are just seen as 'man eaters'. It is the responsibilty of journalists to ensure that they report accurately on any incidents involving wildlife to prevent the negative consequences that could arise from this.

Irish Environmental Network Fair Seas Irish Elasmobranch Group

10/08/2026

🚨While devastating wildfires sweep Europe, the EU is considering weakening the very laws that protect our forests, rivers, and other ecosystems.

https://iwt.ie/defend_nature_laws_pr/

Irish Environmental Network BirdWatch Ireland An Taisce The National Trust for Ireland

European Environmental Bureau - EEB BirdLife Europe and Central Asia ClientEarth WWF

📷 Red Squirrel by Shane Coyle

09/08/2026

Thanks to all who joined our Move with Nature event at be Girley Bog today and to the wonderful for bringing us out!
We'll share details of our Autumn Equinox outing soon.
In the meantime, check out our Heritage Week events.

07/08/2026

We were over the moon to see our IWT Monaghan Branch recognised for their project Seeds of Inspiration ✨

Together with Monaghan County Council Biodiversity Office, they won the award for Nature Media – Writing & Publishing, in recognition of practical action for nature through inspiring stories.

The 2026 Working with Nature Awards took place at Powerscourt Estate last month to celebrate the people and projects making an outstanding contribution to biodiversity restoration, nature protection, nature education, and nature communication across Ireland.

The awards were presented by judges Éanna Ní Lamhna, Duncan Stewart, and Alex Slazenger, Head Gardener at Powerscourt Gardens.

IWT Monaghan Branch members John McKeon and Liam Murtagh were there to accept the award along with videographer Brendan McElroy.

‘Seeds of Inspiration’ is a feature length documentary and booklet (available in English and Irish) showcasing the extraordinary dedication of Castleblayney man John McKeon, who over the past 25 years has committed himself tirelessly to the growing, preserving, and celebrating of Ireland’s native trees, with particular attention to those of Monaghan provenance. Find out more at iwt.ie/seeds_of_inspiration

05/08/2026

Leading by Example? The State’s Role in Wildlife Persecution

https://iwt.ie/the-states-role-in-wildlife-persecution/

Wildlife crime does not occur in a cultural vacuum. Laws, institutions, and public policy all help shape the way society values, or fails to value, the natural world. They are products of a culture. And culture is shaped, in part, by the government and what the government is seen to deem acceptable. When the Government licenses the capture of wild hares for coursing, permits organised fox hunting, and repeatedly sees wildlife offences conclude without recorded convictions, it sends a message about the value of wildlife. Conservation is not only about restoring habitats and species, it is also about defining our relationship with nature.

The Irish Wildlife Trust call for the Government to review and reform the Wildlife Act to remove exemptions that permit the recreational persecution of wildlife, strengthen legal protections for native species, and align Ireland's wildlife laws with modern conservation principles and public expectations.

Irish Environmental Network An Taisce The National Trust for Ireland
TheJournal.ie
Wildlife Rehabilitation Ireland -WRI Kildare Wildlife Rescue Rural Ireland Against Foxhunting Ban Bloodsports

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