Organisation: An Taisce

A salute to the man who made Ireland's first long-distance walking trail

The 130-kilometre Wicklow Way came about thanks to the hard work and vision of JB Malone

Mon, 16 Oct, 2023

Donal Hickey: Handy info here if you're planning to dig and manage a pond

Little pockets of biodiversity need to be nurtured and expanded — and Hare's Corner can help farmers and landowners with a lot of the practical stuff too

Thu, 12 Oct, 2023

Letters to the Editor: This month is likely to be the warmest September on record

One reader calls for climate action amid predicted record temperatures, while others reflect on issues including nursing homes, Ireland's Naval Service, and neutrality

Tue, 12 Sep, 2023

Majority of Irish beaches dirty as vapes become the new scourge

Coffee cups found at almost half of sites surveyed by Irish Business Against Litter, with disposable vapes at one in seven locations

Mon, 28 Aug, 2023

Just half of rivers and lakes in good condition

Europe has taken Ireland to task over water quality failures in lakes and rivers going back two decades.

Wed, 23 Aug, 2023

An Taisce opposes plans to change disused Limerick hotel into student accommodation

The developer is seeking to build a three-storey building on Parnell Street which will rise to seven storeys on Davis Street towards the rear

Tue, 25 Jul, 2023

Over 4,000 volunteers to clean up coasts to mark World Ocean Day

300 groups have been signed up for the Clean Coasts event

Tue, 06 Jun, 2023

‘It’s a joke’: Garretstown beach lovers react to Blue Flag loss

Concern, bemusement, and frustration were evident at Garretstown beach this evening as locals, businesses and visitors responded to the news that the popular spot has lost its Blue Flag status for this year.

Fri, 19 May, 2023

Ten Blue Flags for Cork beaches but Garretstown among four Munster spots to lose status

Kerry is the county with the most Blue Flags in 2023 with 15, while a record-breaking 65 beaches have been awarded Green Coast status. Cork leads the Green Coast charge at 15

Fri, 19 May, 2023

Major row brewing in East Cork over grain warehouse plans

Residents of Barryscourt near Carrigtwohill object to plans for Owenacurra Agri's barley storage and drying plant

Sun, 23 Apr, 2023

Groups say planning law not compatible with Citizens’ Assembly biodiversity recommendations

Environmental groups say the proposed bill to streamline Ireland's planning regulations do "exactly the opposite" of what is needed to reverse biodiversity loss.

Mon, 10 Apr, 2023

Citizen scientists chart encouraging results for air pollution in Cork city

Experiment saw 700 volunteers around the city install sensors around their homes in order to gauge NO2 levels, which can cause irreversible damage to the respiratory system

Thu, 23 Feb, 2023

Survey: Cork's Mahon only area of country 'seriously littered'

Cork city centre one of six areas in 'littered' category as Waterford the cleanest city surveyed, for third year in succession

Mon, 09 Jan, 2023

'Red alert' - Water quality in almost half of Ireland's rivers, lakes, and estuaries substandard

Farming run-off in the south is the culprit for much of the "alarming" deterioration, according to the Environmental Protection Agency

Fri, 14 Oct, 2022

Juanita Browne: Going wild at school — and other valuable lessons

As well as the nature table there are so many interactive resources available to help teach children about our native animals, plants and birds. Check these ones out...

Tue, 20 Sep, 2022

Call for volunteers to help clean up 80 Cork beaches

The Big Beach Clean initiative is also an opportunity for volunteers to get involved in a worldwide citizen science project

Thu, 15 Sep, 2022

Overhaul of planning system ‘could make things worse’

Critics of Michael McGrath's review of planning law say it could constrict early participation in the process and thus lead to further and more protracted delays in higher courts

Tue, 13 Sep, 2022

EPA appeals to Cork's northsiders to join air quality initiative

Homes and businesses across Cork's northside have been asked to help an environmental initiative aiming to monitor and improve air quality in the city.

Tue, 06 Sep, 2022

Cork Harbour and White Bay beach 'heavily littered', survey finds

Most common forms of litter found by assessors were cigarette butts, sweet wrappers, and plastic bottles

Mon, 05 Sep, 2022

Cork City clean air project seeks 1000 households to participate

The project offers an opportunity for homes in Cork to contribute towards a goal of cleaner air for the city

Mon, 22 Aug, 2022

Mick Clifford: An Bord Pleanála wields so much power but how do we decide who is at the helm?

Questions arise as to why Paul Hyde was nominated by the then defunct Irish Rural Dwellers Association as he had no known association with the body

Sat, 04 Jun, 2022

Ireland’s largest anti-litter initiative — did you get your free clean-up kit?

People across the country are invited to register to take part in this year’s spring cleaning event

Fri, 01 Apr, 2022

Supreme Court dismisses An Taisce appeal against Kilkenny cheese factory

The appeal centred around the upstream consequences of the operation of the proposed factory from milk produced across some 4,500 farms

Wed, 16 Feb, 2022

Queen's Old Castle revamp on hold following objection from An Taisce

The heritage body has lodged an appeal with An Bord Pleanála against the recent decision of Cork City Council to grant planning permission for the construction of a mixed-used office and retail development on the Grand Parade site

Wed, 02 Feb, 2022

Dursey Island cable car upgrade could face a judicial review

Cork plan for enhanced cable car link may be halted after campaigners get High Court permission to appeal the decision

Mon, 24 Jan, 2022

Thomas Davis St in Cork one of the country's 'most littered sites'

The survey by An Taisce on behalf of Irish Business Against Litter (IBAL) found litter problems are also deteriorating in Limerick, Galway and Dublin

Tue, 04 Jan, 2022

Supreme Court allows An Taisce to raise all grounds in appeal against Glanbia cheese factory

One argument is that there was no adequate environmental impact assessment of the quantity of milk that will supply the factory

Tue, 07 Dec, 2021

Aoife McNamara has designs on ethical fashion - made to last a lifetime

Aoife McNamara has created more than just a fashion brand. The award-winning Limerick designer makes modern, beautiful clothing from sustainable fabrics that are designed to last. Not only that, but she’s on a mission to teach her customers more about sustainable fashion through conversation and education, and luxury retail is taking note

Sun, 03 Oct, 2021

Ireland's Empty Towns: Social changes have hollowed out County Limerick's market towns

Social and economic changes have allowed a deep-rooted rot of dereliction to spread through towns and villages across the country. In part three of the Irish Examiner’s Ireland’s Empty Towns series, Ryan O’Rourke visits Co Limerick

Mon, 16 Aug, 2021

An Taisce bid for leave to appeal failed challenge to Glanbia cheese plant set for next month

An Taisce's argument centres around the State’s climate targets which requires reducing the national herd of cows

Mon, 17 May, 2021

Daniel McConnell: Loveless marriage of convenience exposed by O'Gorman's outburst

The willingness of TDs and ministers to openly disagree with the Taoiseach points to the weakness of Micheál Martin's authority

Sat, 15 May, 2021

Dáil told An Taisce shouldn't alter Government policy amid anger over cheese plant objection

An Taisce says it has a "fundamental concern for how this plant will add to Ireland’s carbon and pollution footprint".

Thu, 13 May, 2021

Taoiseach accused of using 'Trump-style' tactics with Glanbia comments

Party sources are also incensed at calls from Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael TDs calling for State funding to be withdrawn from An Taisce

Wed, 12 May, 2021

Plans blocked to demolish hotel in Owenahincha to build houses

Developers had sought permission to knock down derelict buildings of the hotel, which closed over 30 years ago.

Mon, 26 Apr, 2021

An Taisce lodges objection to Bord Gas Networks multi-million euro project in north Cork

An Taisce has lodged an objection with An Bord Pleanála against a multi-million euro plan to create a plant in north Cork which will inject farm-produced gas into the national network.

Fri, 03 Jul, 2020

Pandemic means demand for public parks is set to soar

We've increasingly appreciated our public parks and green spaces. But, since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, open and accessible green spaces have been our life and sanity savers.

Fri, 22 May, 2020

Appeals board refuses planning permission for Trump Doonbeg 'sea wall'

An Bord Pleanála has refused planning permission to Trump Doonbeg’s contentious plans for coastal protection plans at the west Clare course.

Wed, 18 Mar, 2020

Goodman family refused permission for Dublin office block

Last November, Goodman firm, Ternary Ltd lodged plans to demolish 47, 48 & 49 Kildare Street and No 1 Nassau Street to make way for a new office development.

Tue, 14 Jan, 2020

Objections halt €140m Glanbia cheese plant

Plans by Glanbia for a €140m cheese manufacturing facility in Kilkenny have to be put on hold following objections against the development by two leading environmental groups.

Sat, 21 Dec, 2019

An Taisce examining decision to grant planning permission to €80m Cork event centre

Any possible appeal of a planning decision or of the conditions must be made to An Bórd Pleanála within four weeks of the local authority’s decision. It is also open to an applicant to appeal the conditions attached.

Tue, 29 Oct, 2019

Environmental groups oppose new 'space station' tourist facility on Cork island

A proposed new tourist facility on an island off the Cork coast has been likened to a “space station” by one of two environmental groups opposed to the project.

Wed, 14 Aug, 2019

Fingal Co Council criticised for using diggers to clean local beaches

Fingal County Council is being criticised for using mechanical diggers to clear up beaches in the area.

Wed, 14 Aug, 2019

'It would channel funding where people need it most': Former Lord Mayor calls for tourism tax in Dublin

A former Lord Mayor of Dublin and a leading environmentalist believe the introduction of a tourist tax in the city would benefit the entire country.

Mon, 05 Aug, 2019

An Bord Pleanála decide against staging oral hearing on Trump Doonbeg resort’s coastal protection plan

Objectors to the Trump Doonbeg resort’s plans to put in place coastal protection works are to miss out on challenging the plan at a public planning forum.

Wed, 24 Jul, 2019