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An Taisce, the National Trust for Ireland, completely refutes the statement in the Sunday Times of 7th March 2010 in which we are quoted as saying that “the Spirit of Ireland” should be “pushed through for the good of the nation”. AnTaisce, an environmental charity, exist in order to protect Irelands rich heritage and to [...]
- Report illegal hedge cutting to IWT and help protect our wildlife.
Illegal hedgerow cutting is detrimental to Irish wildlife and the Irish Wildlife Trust are appealing to land managers to stop. Hedge cutting typically starts around now and continues well into the summer months but unless for reasons of health and safety this practice is [...]
From the Sea Fishery Advisory Group, Irish Seal Sanctuary
March 6th, 2010 – Following its brief to “strive for sustainable use of Marine resources for all users” the Sea Fishery Advisory Group of the Irish Seal sanctuary has attended the NWWRAC since its inception. We have witnessed the decline of the Irish Sea fishery from a [...]
The recent death of a Golden Eagle has once again highlighted the serious threat posed by the reckless misuse of poisons to our fragile bird of prey populations, as well as to the wider environment. A Golden Eagle corpse was recovered on the 18th February 2010 on the Sligo/Leitrim border at Truskmore Mountain. Analysis revealed [...]
Last year in 4,000 cities and towns in 88 countries – the greatest mass participation event in history took place, when over one billion people turned off their lights for one hour to highlight climate change. Landmark buildings across the world were plunged into darkness, from Sydney Harbour Bridge to [...]
