An Taisce The National Trust for Ireland

22/08/2026

Celebrate National Water Heritage Day on Sunday August 23rd in Booterstown Marsh Nature Reserve in Dublin exploring Invasive Species.

Meet at the viewing area 70m south of the Maldron Hotel on the Merrion Road.

At 12.30pm, there will be an introductory talk by Rebecca Jeffares on An Taisce's projects on the wetland focusing on two invasive plant species: Cord Grass and Grey Poplar trees.

At 1pm, Catriona Brady Botanist will lead the group onto the marsh to discover its special plants and discuss the effects of invasive species on this precious and sensitive landscape.

Free to all. Please wear waterproof boots.

HeritageWeek.ie
Heritage Week

21/08/2026

Join us for a special webinar on Wednesday 26 August at 1pm:

Mapping Ireland’s Dereliction: Data, Heritage and the Colour of Place with our special guest speaker Rob Cross

Heritage Month's theme this year is 'Heritage At Risk' — to help explore Ireland's built heritage under threat, An Taisce is eager to bring you this informative webinar exploring Ireland's dereliction crisis.

Our guest speaker, Rob Cross will be giving a visual showcase of his work documenting and mapping dereliction across Ireland. The webinar will explore how data, aerial mapping, colourisation and social media storytelling can reveal the scale, character and heritage value of vacant and derelict buildings.

Rob will share examples from https://www.derelictsites.com/, including flyover mapping and visual case studies, and discuss how these tools can support public awareness, local authority action and a more informed conversation about reuse, conservation and place.

There will be a chance for a Q&A at the end.

Please book via Eventbrite — https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/webinar-mapping-irelands-dereliction-tickets-1998479129875

21/08/2026

Excellent campaign from GLOBE Ireland that helps inform Citizen Science by empowering students to measure the NO2 at their school and how to action the data they collect to make positive changes to improve air quality! Brilliant work all around!

20/08/2026

Heritage Week might seem as if it's drawing to a close, but it's not over yet!

Events still to come from An Taisce include:

22 Saturday

Dublin — Tailors' Hall, 8 Back Lane, The Liberties - Clean Coasts Love Your Coasts Photography Winners Pop-Up exhibition from 12 noon to 4.30pm

Dublin — Tailors' Hall Special Tour 12 noon (other timed tours fully booked)
For tickets:
https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/special-tailors-hall-tour-for-heritage-week-saturday-22-august-12pm-tickets-1998362636440?aff=ebdsshcopyurl&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-source=cp&utm-term=listing

Donegal — Managing Dunes and Forestry for Biodiversity at Murvagh from 11am - 1pm, meet up Murvagh Beach Car Park, with An Taisce Donegal Local Association
For more: https://www.heritageweek.ie/event-listings/managing-dunes-and-forestry-for-biodiversity-at-murvagh

23 Sunday

Dublin — Booterstown Marsh Nature Reserve finding Invasives from 12:30pm - 3pm with An Taisce's Dún Laoghaire Local Association
For more: https://www.heritageweek.ie/event-listings/booterstown-marsh-nature-reserve-finding-invasives

26 Wednesday
Webinar: Mapping Ireland’s Dereliction: Data, Heritage and the Colour of Place with guest speaker Rob Cross from 1-2pm
For more and to book a place: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/webinar-mapping-irelands-dereliction-tickets-1998479129875

18/08/2026

Hope you are having a great Heritage Week!

Due to demand we are delighted to add a new Tailors' Hall tour time for this Saturday 22 August at 12pm (noon). All of other tour times are fully booked.

Tickets now available on our Eventbrite page:
https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/special-tailors-hall-tour-for-heritage-week-saturday-22-august-12pm-tickets-1998362636440

Come join us on for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour. Explore the rich history and architecture of this hidden gem located in the heart of the city.

Book your place on this on this special Tailors' Hall tour as part of Heritage Week 2026.

The Heritage Council

17/08/2026

- Ennis, County Clare

Photos:
1. Despite its 18th/19th century external appearance, this vacant corner shop building on Parnell Street incorporates a substantial amount of medieval fabric. (Protected Structure and Recorded Monument)
2. Adjoining the corner building on Parnell Street, these two structures (cream-coloured facades) with shops on Chapel Lane retain early external plaster and sash windows but appear unmaintained at the upper levels. Clare County Council has this year served a Derelict Sites notice on them and the corner building next door owing to vacancy and/or lack of maintenance. (Protected Structures)
3. On the opposite side of Chapel Lane, this vacant single-bay shop building (indicated by red arrow) is significantly dilapidated but retains early features and finishes. Its sensitive repair and conservation for use is desirable as a characteristic building of the narrow historic lane. (Protected Structure)
4. This long-term vacant house on Mill Road has recently been repainted, and an active use is needed.

14/08/2026

Don't miss the opportunity to have your say.

Consultation on Ireland's next Climate Action Plan closes on Monday 17 August at 5.30pm.

https://www.gov.ie/en/department-of-climate-energy-and-the-environment/consultations/public-consultation-on-the-next-update-to-the-climate-action-plan-climate-priorities/

📢 The public consultation on the next Climate Action Plan is now open.

We want to hear your views on how Ireland can accelerate climate action and deliver emissions reductions across key sectors. 🍃

🗓️ Deadline: 17 August 2026, 5.30pm

🔗 Share your views here: https://bit.ly/4vcVO2c

13/08/2026

Clean Coasts fantastic is back!

The is BACK, and we want to make this year the most impactful one yet! 🌊

, with the support of Kia Ireland is thrilled to announce registrations for are officially open! 🙌

Want to make a positive on your local coastline and join in a global citizen science action?🚮

Sign up here: https://cleancoasts.org/our-initiatives/big-beach-clean/ and receive your free clean-up kit and marine litter data cards to get started. 💙

Let's join forces to protect and care for our marine environment! ♻️

Ocean Conservancy