Greetings!


After a quieter July, August is once again packed with events all across the country! There's a huge range of interests and skills being covered by experts in their fields, so have a look and see what interests you. I'd like to particularly highlight the upcoming webinar we are hosting to introduce the Nature Restoration Law: what it is and how will it apply to Ireland.


Locally, we have an article from Wicklow about WWEN's recent visit to the fantastic Castleruddery Organic Farm. I found it a joy to read about this farm and their work, including their determination to work with restaurants that align with their own values.


In our resources section there's also a recording of An Taisce's webinar all about nitrates. A must watch for anyone conccerned about water quaility in Ireland. If you're looking for a creative outlet and are passionate about our ancient woodlands, have a look at the open call from CELT: Writing the Land.


All this and more below.


Beir bua,

Catherine

Contents


Local News

  • Castleruddery Organic Farm Visit with West Wicklow Environmental Network


Events

  • See 'Quick Guide to Events'


Resources

  • Webinar recording: ‘What you need to know about nitrates’ with An Taisce's Head of Advocacy, Dr Elaine McGoff.


Announcements

  • OPEN CALL - Writing the Land - The Great Forest of Aughty & Community & Cultural Storytelling project in partnership with the Woodland League! 
  • Climate Leadership Development Micro-credential 2025 with Trinity College Dublin - applications now open



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  • Find out more about IEN member groups

Quick Guide to Events


August

  • 1st - 31st: Biodiversity Photographer of the Year Exhibition - Meath
  • 2nd & 3rd: Dry Stone Wall Building Masterclass Weekend - Leitrim
  • 9th & 10th: Live Stranding Response Training Courses - Galway, Kerry
  • 9th & 16th: Compost Toilet Building Workshops & Seed Camp Set Up - Galway
  • 16th: WATER HERITAGE DAY WORKSHOP & LUNCH - Cork
  • 16th @ 10am: Gardening with Nature - Wexford
  • 18th - 22nd: Open Days at the Shannon Dolphin Centre - Clare
  • 18th: Salmon Celebration at the StreamSchool - Cork
  • 19th @ 12pm: Lunchtime Talk: Aquatic Invertebrates & Dragonflies - Online
  • 19th - 22nd: Earth Activism and Social Permaculture Training - Galway
  • 19th - 22nd: Children's Introduction to Permaculture - Earth Care, People Care, Fair Share - Galway
  • 23rd & 24th: All Ireland Permaculture Gathering - Galway
  • 24th @ 12pm: IWDG Whale Watch and Species ID Session at Loop Head - Clare
  • 25th @ 7pm: What is the Nature Restoration Law and how will it apply to Ireland? - Online


September

  • 6th: CELT at Field Exchange Agricultural Festival, Brookfield Farm - Tipperary
  • 12th - 14th: Weekend Whale Watching Courses 2025 - Cork
  • 20th: Féile na nÚll 2025 - Apple Festival - Tipperary
  • 27th & 28th: CELT Festival of Traditional Crafts Weekend in the Hills - Galway


October

  • 11th & 12th: Introduction to Wildlife Rehabilitation Course - Meath


November

  • 22nd & 23rd: Advanced Wildlife Veterinary Treatment Course - Tipperary

Local News

Castleruddery Organic Farm Visit



A wonderful meet-up of West Wicklow Environmental Network took place on Saturday 19th July at Castleruddery Organic Farm. The event included a walk and talk amongst the trees with Liz Tiernan of Sweet Wild Soul and a farm tour with the energetic Hilda Crampton and Dominic Quinn of Castleruddery Organic Farm.


Castleruddery Organic Farm has been in existence for the last 36 years and is one of Ireland's longest-established certified organic farms - true pioneers in the area. 


The tour showcased the no-dig system and the extensive range of food produces. Read more about the trip and learn about the Farm and Forest School, the many types of trees on the land and where the produce is sold here.


Find out more about West Wicklow Environmental Network:

www.westwicklowen.ie

info@westwicklowen.ie

Find us on Facebook and Instagram!



Events

AUGUST EVENTS

Dry Stone Wall Building Masterclass Weekend


August 2nd & 3rd

Leitrim


The Organic Centre has been delighted to be in the forefront in providing courses on dry stone wall building for over two decades.


Irelands practice has recently been added to UNESCO list of Cultural Heritage and Humanity, showing its significance in our culture.


Join one of the best in the game, Ronan Crehan who also works in the heritage services in the preservation and maintenance of national monuments and is a member of the Dry Stone Wall Association of Ireland. His next upcoming weekend course is August 2nd/3rd. 


Book fast on our link to avoid disappointment. 


Further information and booking here


Live Stranding Response Training Courses


August 9th & 10th

Multiple locations


The Irish Whale and Dolphin Group is running Live Stranding Response Training Courses to train new volunteers and refresh the skills of existing responders across some of Ireland’s coastal counties this summer 2025 in how to deal with live stranded cetaceans (dolphins, porpoises or whales).


We are now accepting bookings for all Live Stranding Courses this summer here: https://iwdg.ie/live-stranding-training-2025/


📍 Kerry (Ballybunion) – Sunday 10th August

📍 Galway (Salthill) – Saturday 9th August

Pre All Ireland Permaculture Gathering 2025 Meitheals - 

Compost Toilet Building Workshops & Seed Camp Set Up 


Sat August 9th & 16th, 11am to 4pm 

Galway


CELT and the All Ireland Permaculture Network are delighted to once again work with the local coordinating team and the Slieve Aughty Centre to host this year's All Ireland Permaculture Gathering from August 23rd - 24th 2025 in Co. Galway.


We are really excited and welcome you to our two Pre - Gathering Meitheals and Hands On Building Workshops for Compost Toilets and Camp Set Up on Sat.. AUGUST 9th & 16th.. from 11am - 4pm


Please join us as we start to prepare and create the Community Camp for this year's events 

This annual gathering of permaculture practitioners, self organises to share 'Earth Care, People Care and Fair Share' skills and knowledge offering workshops on sustainable land use, compost heating, seed saving, community organising and covers many aspects from how to build your own house and Co-housing, to no-dig forest gardening, growing mealworms at home and identity, sexuality and community to name but a few topics.  


CELT are delighted to assist in the All Ireland Permaculture Association aims to strengthen the permaculture network across Ireland and develop a vision to advance the knowledge and practice of permaculture on the island of Ireland through sharing, networking and advocacy. 


The Hands On Meitheal will give you :


-​Understanding of the benefits, health and hygiene related to compost toilets

-Design options for constructing outdoor compost toilets

-Knowledge of practicalities with using a compost toilet

- Benefits of working collaboratively as part of a community 


The course will entail hands on making of compost toilets on site at the Slieve Aughty Centre, so please dress appropriately for outdoor activities. The Workshops are suitable for anyone wishing to join us for our upcoming permaculture gathering and anyone wishing to build their own compost loo in their back garden, school or project site. 


These 2 Meitheal days gives us the opportunity to share our sustainable living and permaculture skills and knowledge, and learn the basic steps and the nuts and bolts of how to design, build and manage our own back garden outdoor composting toilet, which are waste-free toilets that rely on the biological process of composting to recycle toilet material, and produce humanure.


PLEASE NOTE FOR WORKSHOP - PLEASE BRING TOOLS! HAMMERS, NAILS, SAWS, or ANYTHING ELSE YOU THINK MIGHT BE REQUIRED on the day!


Recycling our humanure, food and other organic waste into compost provides a range of environmental benefits, including improving soil health, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, recycling nutrients, reducing water wastage and thereby mitigating the impact of droughts.

Although most of the world's humanure is currently quickly flushed down a drain, or discarded into the environment as a pollutant, as permaculturists, we know it instead as a rich natural resource that can be converted, through composting, into lush vegetative growth, and used to feed humanity.


Everyone is welcome to come along and to help us to build our camp, gather energy and ideas and co create resources and materials needed for our upcoming All Island Gathering! 


To reserve your place on these Seed Camp Meitheal please visit and register your interest on celtnet.org and https://www.facebook.com/events/1463880468363278


For tickets to this years All Ireland Permaculture Gathering - please visit https://permaculture.ie


For any queries or to volunteer for any aspect of this years 

Gathering - please email us at info@celtnet.org

WATER HERITAGE DAY WORKSHOP & LUNCH


August 16th

Cork


FREE citizen science workshop led by Streamscapes on Esk Mountain marking Water Heritage Day 2025 followed by a water-themed lunch prepared by the Twm Green Shoots team!


WATERCOURSE WORKSHOP led by Streamscapes - 9.30am - 11.30am


- Gates open 9.30am: Enjoy a short walk up Esk mountain nature trail to the woodland events space & meet the Streamscapes team.


- 10am: Introduction to water quality & invertebrates


- 10.15-11am: Stream & Lake sampling & ID-ing


- 11-11.30am: Comparison to garden pond samples with a discussion on garden ponds


- Resources to take home: Salmon Sanctuaries, Bog Revealed & Garden Pond creation booklets


- Tickets: FREE but booking essential as spaces limited.




WATER-THEMED LUNCH with Two Green Shoots - 11.30 -1pm


We'll be preparing a special 2-course lunch inspired by the watercourses of Esk mountain for you to enjoy after the mornings workshop! Taste water mint, marsh pennywort, meadowsweet & more water loving plants freshly foraged & prepared into sweet & savoury dishes with drinks included too.


Lunch tickets (subsidised rate): €35pp




PLEASE NOTE:Whether you're joining for lunch too or just the workshop - please help us manage the limited parking at the venue by booking a FREE parking ticket selecting & adding the relevant number of vehicle(s) you / your group will be travelling in. Car-sharing is encouraged to maximise spaces. If you are attending the workshop only & don't require any parking i.e. travelling by bus / bike or getting dropped off / collected please still book a FREE workshop ticket to help us gauge numbers attending. Any questions feel free to call Kloe on 0897081099


2hr citizen scientist ponds workshop led by Streamscapes - 9.30m - 11.30am (FREE but booking essential)

Optional two-course lunch prepared by Two Green Shoots - 11.30 - 1.30pm (Tickets €35pp, pre-booking essential)

FREE resources to take home


Further information and booking here

Gardening with Nature


August 16th, 10am

Wexford


WEN are organising a Gardening with Nature event on Saturday, 16th August 2025. The ‘drop-in’ event will be hosted by Beechdale Garden Centre from 10am – 12pm. It will be an opportunity to ‘meet the experts’ such as Wildacres, Kilmurry Nursery and a few others to discuss how to establish a native hedgerow, how to build a pond and so on. For more information, please contact wexforden@gmail.com .

National Heritage Week:


Open Days at the Shannon Dolphin Centre


August 18th - 22nd, 11am – 4pm

Clare


Location: Shannon Dolphin and Wildlife Centre, Merchants Quay, Leadmore West, Kilrush, Co. Clare, V15 E762


Explore the Shannon Dolphin Centre at your own pace or join a free guided tour to learn more about our work and ask questions. Interactive activities for all ages will help visitors discover the lives of Ireland’s only resident bottlenose dolphins and the Shannon Estuary they call home.


This event is open to all, no booking necessary — just pop in any time between 11am and 4pm each day!


Further information


Salmon Celebration at the StreamSchool


August 18th

Cork


Join us for a joyful, hands-on afternoon celebrating the incredible journey of the salmon!


At this public participatory art day, explore a series of creative stations inspired by each stage of the salmon’s life cycle, from freshwater beginnings to ocean adventures and back again.


Enjoy live music and DJs as we turn the StreamSchool into a lively space for expression, learning, and connection.


Further information

Lunchtime Talk: Aquatic Invertebrates & Dragonflies


August 19th, 12pm - 2pm

Online


Join StreamScapes for a fascinating lunchtime exploration of Ireland’s freshwater ecosystems. Discover how tiny aquatic invertebrates act as powerful indicators of water quality through the hands-on method of kick sampling. Learn how these often-overlooked creatures play a vital role in the web of life and reflect the health of our rivers and streams.


Then, take flight with ecologist Julia Cooper on a virtual dragonfly safari, where you'll meet some of the dazzling dragonfly and damselfly species that make their home in Ireland. From the depths of freshwater habitats to the skies above, this event will leave you with a deeper appreciation for the interconnected life of our waterways.


Free & open to all nature enthusiasts – bring your lunch and curiosity!


Register here

Earth Activism and Social Permaculture Training

with Starhawk and Alfred Decker


August 19th - 22nd

Slieve Aughty Centre, Galway


The Centre for Environmental Living and Training (CELT) in partnership with Cultivate, Cloughjordan, are delighted to offer this unique and inspiring 4 day workshop and bring together earth activists, change makers, rebels and dreamers to share some time in nature, strengthen our connections, and deepen our creative vision.


Facilitated by international guests Starhawk and Alfred Decker, with a local contribution from Davie Philip of the Cultivate Cooperative (Cloughjordan), this special gathering will take you on a journey of transformation, regenerating inner and outer landscapes.


We will explore how an understanding of ecology and the principles of permaculture can infuse our activism, including how to structure groups and organizations that can meet our core human needs, while also sharing key tools for staying calm, grounded and present during moments of chaos and challenge.


To book your place please visit -

https://www.celtnet.org/events/earth-activism-and-social-permaculture-with-starhawk-and-alfred-decker

Children's Introduction to Permaculture - Earth Care, People Care, Fair Share


August 19th - 22nd

Slieve Aughty Centre, Galway


CELT are delighted to offer a Children's Introduction to Permaculture programne alongside the Earth Activism & Social Permaculture Training adult training, taking place at the Slieve Aughty Centre, Co. Galway from August 19th - 22nd 


Children's activities will be designed and led by Annette Corkery, an experienced permaculture educator and Heritage in Schools Specialist.


We are delighted to be able to offer nature based children's activities all week, consisting of fun and inspiring permie activities organised for children around observing and connecting to nature with their heads, hearts and hands. 


Our facilitator Annette works with children to design and create outdoor learning spaces that enhance biodiversity and connect with the local heritage of their area. She has recently completed the Diploma in Applied Permaculture Design and the Permaculture Teacher Training and is also a Children in Permaculture Practitioner with qualifications - MLitt in Creative Education. 


As one half of Scéalta Beo / Creative Ardagh, Annette ran Ardagh Heritage and Creativity Centre for over a decade. She travels to festivals and events telling the mythological stories of Ireland and educating audiences of all ages on life in the past, plant lore and medicine and ways we can use this knowledge to create a more sustainable, resilient present and future. She is co-author of Longford's Ancient Ways with Ann Gerety Smyth, a celebration of local mythology, heritage and biodiversity. Annette has public liability insurance and is a Garda vetted through Heritage in Schools.


To request more info about the children's’ activities, please write to us at info@celtnet.org 


Dates:

This training will allow parents with children to attend the adult Earth Activism training, and takes place from Tues 19th - Fri 22nd 10am - 3pm 


Begins: Tuesday August 19th 10am - Participants from afar can choose to arrive on the afternoon of Monday, August 18, and stay for the night and have dinner (not included in price***), or to arrive on the morning of for the first session on Tuesday at 10am 


Ends: Friday, August 22 3pm 

All Ireland Permaculture Gathering


Sat, 23 - Sunday 24th August 

Slieve Aughty Center, Loughrea, Galway


CELT are delighted to be once again supporting the All Ireland Permaculture gathering returning to the Slieve Aughty Centre in Co. Galway this year -


To book your place visit permaculture.ie

For more information please visit -

https://www.celtnet.org/events/permaculture-gathering-2025

National Heritage Week:


IWDG Whale Watch and Species ID Session at Loop Head


August 24th, 12pm - 2pm

Clare


Meeting point: Loop Head Lighthouse Carpark


Join the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group for a hands-on training session with practical guidance on identifying marine species around Loop Head using the IWDG Guide to Ireland’s Ocean Giants. Participants will receive a free All-Ireland Whale Trail Map, which highlights 100 easy-to-access whale-watching locations and 8 of the most commonly observed species in Irish waters.


All welcome! Please wear suitable clothing and footwear for coastal conditions, and bring binoculars if you have them. This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with nature and learn more about Ireland’s rich marine biodiversity.


Further information

What is the Nature Restoration Law and how will it apply to Ireland?


August 25th, 7pm

Online


The Nature Restoration Law (NRL) was enacted across the EU in July 2024 with the goal of restoring degraded eco-systems. Ireland is now in the process of figuring out how to apply the new law.


Join us to hear from Fintan Kelly, Agriculture and Land Use Policy and Advocacy Officer at the Irish Environmental Network. Fintan has been working closely on the NRL over the past few years and has great insight into what stage it is at here in Ireland and where it is going.


He will introduce the NRL, explaining what it is, what the timelines are and how the Irish Government plan to engage with stakeholders. This webinar will be a perfect introduction to the law and the current plans in Ireland.


Register to attend here

Biodiversity Photographer of the Year Exhibition


Until August 31st

Meath


We are delighted to announce this years shortlist for the Biodiversity Photographer of the Year competition!


See the prints in person until August 31st at Sonairte Eco-Centre, Laytown, Meath. Come see these breathtaking images from photographers across Ireland!


More about Sonairte here

SEPTEMBER & FUTURE EVENTS

CELT at Field Exchange Agricultural Festival, Brookfield Farm


Sept 6th

Brookfield Farm, Coolbawn, Co. Tipperary E45 W599


CELT are delighted to once again be a part of Brookfield Farm's amazing Field Exchange Agricultural Festival this year with our Crafts and environmental Awareness stall on site as part of the Family Friendly Festival Day on Sat Sept 6th. 


In the face of climate disruption, biodiversity loss, and community fragmentation, Field Exchange aims to be a vital space for dialogue, culture, craft and creativity, and reimagining how we relate to land, food, and place. This Festival sets the stage for a reimagining of agriculture and our rural communities - as creative, cultural, and ecological actors. 


Bringing together farmers, artists, craft makers, researchers, community advocates, and policy-makers to explore how creative approaches to agriculture can help build thriving rural communities, nourish well-being, and cultivate a deeper connection with the land and place. This day will inspire, connect, and co-create visions for the future of farming and local food.

CELT are delighted as part of the Family Friendly Day on Sept Sat 6th to be showcasing a number of our wonderful Weekend In The Hills, Festival of Traditional Crafts. tutors, including Alan & Kate Burrows of Westcountry Willows, Sean Walsh, Sugán Chair & Green Woodwork Crafts, and our dedicated wild food forager, Olwyn Williams from Foraging and Yoga with Olwyn, alongside CELT's Community Climate Action and Biodiversity Educational Stall.. with  lots of information on the latest issues, local and national campaigns and resources.. 


Join us for a wonderful family friendly food and craft festival experience on beautiful Brookfield Farm overlooking the Lough Derg landscape. A day filled with themes of sustainability and a love for nature.  Set in the working landscape of Brookfield Farm - with its wild edges, hedgerows, and active agroecological practices, connecting people with shared interests, offering CELT’s engaging and exciting craft workshops


Mark your Calendars!! We look forward to seeing you there for what promises to be another wonderful weekend!! Bígí Linn!!


Field Exchange Festival  Creative Agriculture for Thriving Communities

Takes place from September 5 - 7 September 2025


  • Day 1: Field Exchange Symposium Fields of Possibility Friday at King's Hill E45 EA09
  • Day 2: Field Exchange Agri food Festival Saturday at Brookfield Farm E45 W599
  • Day 3: Celebration Lunch with Tipperary Food Producers' Network Sunday at King's Hill E45 EA09 - 


For more information and to book you tickets please visit - 

Weekend Whale Watching Courses 2025


Looking for a weekend with a difference? Why not join the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group (IWDG) www.iwdg.ie, Ireland’s leading marine conservation NGO, on a weekend whale-watching course in West Cork during summer 2025.


In taking part, you will also be actively supporting whale and dolphin conservation and research in Ireland. Our 2025 residential weekends are once again based at the CECAS centre, Leap, West Cork www.cecas.ie, and combine a relaxed learning experience at this former retreat, providing a unique opportunity to learn more about the 26 species of whales, dolphins and porpoises, that can be found in Irish waters.


Suitable from ages of 18 years upwards, our courses cater for all levels of interest, from the complete novice to the wildlife enthusiast who’d like to learn more about Ireland’s cetaceans, how to find and identify them, IWDG’s recording schemes and how you as Citizen Scientists, can contribute to their conservation and the latest research.


Bookings link for Sept. 12-14th Course:

https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/residential-iwdg-weekend-whale-watching-species-id-course-in-west-cork-tickets-1227752373399?aff=oddtdtcreator


Enquiries or further details, email padraig.whooley@iwdg.ie , Ph. 00 353 (0)86 3850568

Féile na nÚll 2025 - Apple Festival


September 20th, 12pm - 5pm

Tipperary


A Taste of Cloughjordan Ecovillage


APPLE PRESSING | FOOD CAFE AND STALLS | APPLE BAKE CONTEST | KIDS ACTIVITIES AND ECOVILLAGE TOURS


Get ready for a delightful celebration of all things apple at Féile na nÚll, the annual community apple festival! This vibrant event will take place on Saturday 20th September at 12:00pm in the beautiful Cloughjordan Ecovillage.


A highlight of the festival is the hands-on apple pressing. Bring your own apples and containers to transform them into delicious, freshly squeezed juice!


Spot the Orchard Thieves and Bake Off Chefs from Cloughjordan Circus Club, or participate in a ClotheSwap with a difference!


A food cafe and stalls will offer a tempting selection of culinary treats, local produce and unique handmade crafts - a perfect opportunity for food enthusiasts and curious shoppers alike.


Adding a delicious competitive spirit to the day is the Apple Bake contest. Participants are invited to showcase their best apple-based creations, from comforting pies to flavourful chutneys.


For those keen to learn, engaging talks and insightful tours will be offered during the day, providing a chance to connect with the local community and discover more about sustainable living.


Whether you’re passionate about food, love nature, or simply seek a fun and educational day out, Féile na nÚll has something for everyone. So save the date, gather your apples and come and join the festivities!


More info here


CELT Festival of Traditional Crafts Weekend in the Hills


Sept 27 & 28th

Galway


Celt are delighted to host a Family Friendly Weekend in the Hills Festival this July!

CELT’s traditional skills festival workshops are held over two days at Slieve Aughty Centre. Join us and choose one from over 12 different crafts and skills to do in our courses over two days and go home with new skills, the item(s) you made, and new friends! Some of our courses are especially designed for children with wonderful Bushcraft, Spinning, and Green Woodwork options to chooses from.


Saturday 27th July begins at 9:30am with registration and a short introduction. Courses start at 10am and finish up at about 5pm each day. Lunch is usually at 1pm and is included in your ticket price. Saturday night is spent around the camp fire telling tales and singing, so remember to bring your instrument and a few stories to share.


Revisit our video here from our archives and check out some of the amazing early days of our Weekend of Tradition and Ecological crafts Celt have been offering since 2001!! 

- as we prepare for the last of the year…  Weekend In The Hills, Festival of Traditional Crafts. of 2025 on Sept 27th & 28th at the beautiful Slieve Aughty Centre.


Please visit us at celtnet.org to book your place and check out the wonderful range of traditional craft courses and offerings. And join us for what is sure to be a very special weekend!! Bígí Linn!!


Please check out all the workshops in detail and the booking link on the Celt website at the Weekend in the Hills page.

FUTURE EVENTS

Wildlife Rehabilitation Course and Advanced Wildlife Veterinary Treatment Course


October & November


Introduction to Wildlife Rehabilitation Course - Oct 11th & 12th - Meath


We are delighted to announce that booking is now open for our Introduction to Wildlife Rehabilitation course. This 2 day course is a comprehensive introduction to wildlife rehabilitation. Topics include the legal and ethical issues regarding wildlife rehabilitation in Ireland; safe rescue and handling techniques of wild animals; how to perform a physical examination; first aid and common ailments encountered; what to feed wildlife and how to house them; zoonotic diseases; and release considerations.

The highlight for most attendees are the practical sessions which include capture and handling to physical examinations, tube feeding and more.


More info


Advanced Wildlife Veterinary Treatment Course - Nov 22nd & 23rd - Tipperary - More info

Resources

‘What you need to know about nitrates’ with An Taisce's Head of Advocacy, Dr Elaine McGoff.


Webinar recording


This recorded webinar explores what nitrates are, how they can negatively impact ecology and why this continues to be an issue in Ireland. 

 

Water quality has been in the news a lot lately, from the giant algal blooms of Ireland’s largest lake, Lough Neagh, to the recent EPA report citing the dire ecological status of Lady's Island Lake in Wexford. Most recently, nitrates pollution in our waterways & Ireland's farming derogation is under further scrutiny from the EU.

 

Watch back to get a deeper understanding of why Ireland’s south and southeast are the worst affected when it comes to nitrate pollution, and why this overlaps with the highest number of derogation farms.


You can watch the video by clicking this link.


https://www.antaisce.org/blog/what-you-need-to-know-about-nitrates-webinar

Announcements

OPEN CALL - Writing the Land - The Great Forest of Aughty & Community & Cultural Storytelling project in partnership with the Woodland League! 


We are delighted to host a storytelling platform and welcome community collaborators and participants to share their ancient forest and biodiversity stories with us for our creative story telling project titled - Writing the Land: The Great Forest of Aughty


Writing the Land is a collaborative community outreach and creative project for nature protection and forest restoration organizations and local communities in the Slieve Aughties. Through the development of an anthology and locally based participatory arts project, our artists, poets, community collaborators, and contributors are invited to join us in championing the once Great Forest of Aughty as a living, breathing archive that holds centuries of ancient mythology, ecological and social history, urgent for our times. As a site rich in biodiversity, cultural and historical connections and significance, the forest serves as the focal point for exploring the dynamic relationship between a people and their environment. Through this project, we aim to document, interpret, and co-create a shared narrative emphasising its relevance still to both the local, creative, native woodland, and environmental communities. 



This creative platform wishes to invite participants to co-create with us a project that highlights the creative nexus between the land and inhabitants of Sliabh Aughty in multiple media, written and virtual. For more info please contact info@celtnet.org

Climate Leadership Development Micro-credential 2025 with Trinity College Dublin


OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS!

 

To Apply – To Apply – all information is here!

 

https://www.tcd.ie/naturalscience/courses/micro-credentials/


⭐ NFQ Level 9 Accreditation ⭐ Offered by Springboard+ ⭐ Commencing in September 2025 ⭐ Part-Time, Online over 13 Weeks running from September-November

 

Do you want to participate in a part-time, fully online Climate Leadership Development micro-credential which will enhance your career and become a leader in the fight against climate change? You can develop your leadership skills at both an individual and organisational level with the Climate Leadership Development Micro-Credential from Trinity Micro-Credentials. Learners will have an opportunity to network with like-minded individuals, and to collaborate with other professionals from across a range of sectors. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with a cohort of leaders committed to driving climate action, participate in group coaching and develop a professional climate action plan.

 

Deadline for applications: 20th August 2025

 

On this 3-month learning journey, we will unpack 6 core themes:

  • Climate Change as a Systemic Challenge 
  • Principles of Climate Leadership
  • Integrating Climate and Biodiversity into Decision Making 
  • Driving behavioural change 
  • Policy making for Climate Action
  • Curating your Climate Leadership Journey

 


Find out more about the work of IEN members


The Irish Environmental Network has 34 nationally active members, who work on a wide variety of environmental, biodiversity and sustainability issues.


You can read more about their work, get involved, or sign up to their newsletters to hear directly from them on their websites.


See all members here