All Posts by Kieran Flood

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Apr 10

A Bold New Look for a Wilder Future

The Irish Wildlife Trust is evolving and with it, our visual identity is changing too. After months of thoughtful planning, we’re excited to introduce our refreshed look: a new logo and colour palette that better reflect who we are today, the breadth of our work, and our bold vision for nature restoration in Ireland. Since […]

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Apr 10

IWT are hiring a Communications & Network Officer 

We’re hiring a Communications & Network Officer  Download job ad here  Job Title: Communications & Network Officer  Organisation: The Irish Wildlife Trust  Location: Coleraine House, Coleraine Street, Dublin 7, Ireland (hybrid working supported) Hours: This is a full time 5 day week post Salary Rate: €30-35,000 per year (rate determined by level of experience) Start […]

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Jan 22

Let our rivers run free

Citizens’ Assembly Ideas 2023 saw the publication of the “Report of the Citizens’ Assembly on Biodiversity Loss”. Many impactful solutions to biodiversity loss are found within the recommendations of the Citizens’ Assembly. It is vital that the Government of Ireland act on these recommendations. This series of articles explores ideas found within the Citizens’ Assembly […]

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Dec 19

Nature Advocacy & Policy: 2024 In Review

Nature Advocacy & Policy – A Look Back on 2024 Published 19th December 2024 By Grace Carr   Overall, 2024 has been a disappointing year for nature conservation. We haven’t seen the ambitious change that is needed to tackle both the biodiversity and climate crisis. New political climates at EU level have brought new challenges […]

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Dec 19

Reflecting on 2024: A Year of Nature Wins and Community Action

Reflecting on 2024: A Year of Nature Wins and Community Action Written by Emily Nolan Published 19th December 2024   As we close the chapter on 2024, it’s clear that this has been a standout year for the Irish Wildlife Trust. In a time of growing environmental challenges and occasional political uncertainty, we’ve come together […]

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Oct 23

Strengthening Hedgerow Protection 

Citizens’ Assembly Ideas 2023 saw the publication of the “Report of the Citizens’ Assembly on Biodiversity Loss”. Many impactful solutions to biodiversity loss are found within the recommendations of the Citizens’ Assembly. It is vital that the Government of Ireland act on these recommendations. This series of articles explores ideas found within the Citizens’ Assembly […]

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Oct 14

The Magic Of An Irish Rainforest

The Magic Of An Irish Rainforest By Eoghan Daltun Published online October 14th 2024 The opinions expressed in this blog are those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of the Irish Wildlife Trust. Guest Writer in  Irish Wildlife Magazine Autumn 2024 Issue. Get your copy of the latest magazine by joining IWT […]

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Jul 10

Connecting With Nature

Connecting With Nature by Kieran Flood Published July 10th 2024     Taking time to connect with nature is a valuable exercise for our wellbeing and for nature too. Most of us feel a sense of belonging and joy when we spend time in nature. This is sometimes referred to as biophilia and it is […]

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Jun 12

It’s Time Public Land Was Managed In The Public Interest

Citizens’ Assembly Ideas 2023 saw the publication of the “Report of the Citizens’ Assembly on Biodiversity Loss”. Many impactful solutions to biodiversity loss are found within the recommendations of the Citizens’ Assembly. It is vital that the Government of Ireland act on these recommendations. This series of articles explores ideas found within the Citizens’ Assembly […]

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May 28

Nature Can’t Vote – You Can

Nature Can’t Vote but You Can.  Published 28th May 2024   The European and Local elections are coming up on June 7th and we are encouraging everyone to get out and vote. Nature cannot vote but you can, so why not use your vote to help protect and restore nature.    Sometimes the EU can seem […]

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May 07

Why Should I Take Part in No Mow May?

Why should I take part in No Mow May? Published May 4th 2024     No Mow May is an annual campaign started by Plantlife in the UK, asking everyone to put away the lawnmower during the month of May to help our native wildlife. The All Ireland Pollinator Plan endorsed this campaign in Ireland […]

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Mar 14

EU Nature Restoration Law – A Deep Dive

EU Nature Restoration Law – A Deep Dive Published: March 14th 2024 Author: Grace Carr, IWT Marine Advocacy Officer. First Published by Fair Seas. Here we look at the recently passed EU Nature Restoration Law (NRL) and what it means for life in the ocean. In this blog we look at the marine targets within […]

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Mar 12

How Changing our Economic Goals Could Help to Restore Nature

Citizens’ Assembly Ideas 2023 saw the publication of the “Report of the Citizens’ Assembly on Biodiversity Loss”. Many impactful solutions to biodiversity loss are found within the recommendations of the Citizens’ Assembly. It is vital that the Government of Ireland act on these recommendations. This series of articles explores ideas found within the Citizens’ Assembly […]

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Feb 09

The Irish Sea Network (ISN) releases its new report ‘Ecological Considerations for Marine Spatial Planning in the Irish Sea’.

  The Irish Sea Network (ISN) releases its new report ‘Ecological Considerations for Marine Spatial Planning in the Irish Sea’. Published: February 9th, 2024   The Irish Wildlife Trust, SWAN and 11 other environmental organisations across Ireland and the UK are urging their governments to take a collaborative and ecosystem based approach to marine spatial […]

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Feb 02

World Wetlands Day 2024

WORLD WETLANDS DAY 2024 World Wetlands Day stands as a global reminder of the crucial role wetlands play in maintaining biodiversity and ecological balance. These vibrant ecosystems are especially critical for iconic Irish species such as the Curlew, a bird whose calls are synonymous with Irish wetlands yet is alarmingly diminishing from our landscapes. The […]

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Feb 02

Bottom Trawling in the EU, the UK and Ireland

Bottom Trawling in the EU, the UK and Ireland The marine environment as well as the fisheries sector face a number of issues such as biodiversity loss and climate change as well as challenges arising from political matters like Brexit. Ensuring that marine ecosystems are restored and protected effectively will not only preserve the incredible […]

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Nov 10

Press Release: Essential Nature Restoration Law Survives EU Negotiations

Press Release Essential Nature Restoration Law Survives EU Negotiations Published 10th November 2023   EU Trilogue Negotiations have concluded on the Nature Restoration Law. Although ambition has been weakened from the original vision for this law, it is now a step closer to becoming a reality and supporting Ireland’s efforts to save nature. The Irish […]

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Jul 27

Message from the Board of the Irish Wildlife Trust

This is the text of a message sent to IWT members from the Board of Directors following the resignation of our staff member Pádraic Fogarty. Interested members of the public beyond our own IWT membership have contacted us about this incident so we have decided to publish this message here for public reference.   Message […]

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Jul 15

Opinion: Drift of the farm orgs

OPINION Drift of the farm orgs By Pádraic Fogarty 15th July 2023 This blog represents the views of the author and is not an Irish Wildlife Trust position.   Last May, I found myself on the farm of Donie Regan in the west of County Offaly. The open day was organised by the Farm Carbon […]

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Jul 10

Opinion: Nature Restoration must be supported by Irish MEPs

OPINION Nature Restoration must be supported by Irish MEPs By Damien Thomson Political Advisor to the Left grouping in the European Parliament on environment & climate, July 10th 2023   On Wednesday (July 12th), there will be an extraordinarily decisive vote in the European Parliament which will decide whether we have a chance of overcoming […]

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Jul 01

Three years in government

Three years in government Pádraic Fogarty 1st July 2023 The Government recently celebrated three years in office, how is it doing in meeting nature objectives? I wrote a blog after its first anniversary in 2021 and the same terms and conditions apply to the one you are about to read. A year is not a […]

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