Heritage at Risk: A look back at National Heritage Week 2026 First published: 05 August 2026 by Charlotte Salter-Townshend, IWT Communications & Network Officer The theme for National Heritage Week this year was “Heritage at Risk”. At a time of accelerating environmental change, social transformation, and technological shift, the theme invites us to reflect on […]
Seeds of Inspiration, with IWT Monaghan Branch ‘Seeds of Inspiration’ is a feature length documentary and booklet (available in English and Irish) showcasing the extraordinary dedication of Castleblayney man John McKeon, who over the past 25 years has committed himself tirelessly to the growing, preserving, and celebrating of Ireland’s native trees, with particular attention to […]
Nature Connection: winning entries of the members-only writing competition First published: 17 February 2026 A growing body of scientific studies show that we benefit physically, mentally, and socially from nature connection. Unfortunately, a recent analysis of 61 countries found Ireland to be one of the least nature-connected nations in the world. We must restore not […]
Places to Connect: Vale of Clara Nature Reserve, Co. Wicklow By Kieran Flood, IWT CEO First published online: 21 January 2026 In this new series of articles, we will share recommendations of nature reserves and wild areas where you can go to connect with nature. Spending time outdoors in wild, functioning ecosystems allows us to […]
IWT New Year Plant Hunts with BSBI By Charlotte Salter-Townshend, IWT Communications & Network Officer First published online: 07 January 2026 Warmer winters may be changing the flowering times of plants, with a domino effect on all forms of wildlife. Since 2011, the Botanical Society of Britain and Ireland (BSBI) have collated data on what’s […]
Reflecting on 2025: Hope in the Wild First published online: 19 December 2025 Two strong themes of our work at IWT are Connection with Nature and Hope through Action. This year we have been busy progressing our strategy in line with these themes through the three interconnected pillars of our work; Advocacy for Nature, Building […]
IWT Members-Only Nature Writing Competition To thank our members (and perhaps attract a few new ones!) we are delighted to announce a members-only Nature Connection writing competition. First Place wins an eco stay at Native Ballydehob, in the wilds of West Cork. A growing body of scientific studies show that we benefit physically, mentally, […]
IWT Members Only Competition – Goat Boat Tour To thank our loyal members, we’re thrilled to announce a fantastic members-only competition: 9 lucky IWT members will win a free spot on an exclusive Irish Sea Wildlife Tour! This special tour, run by Goat Boat tours – a passionate local business dedicated to marine wildlife, coastal […]
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 […]
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 […]
Heritage Week: Connecting The Dots: Native Woodlands and Your Creative Response 24 August, 1:45pm – 5pm Lisnavagh House, Co. Carlow Join the Irish Wildlife Trust for a special heritage week event where you will connect with nature in beautiful broadleaf woodland. Led by an Irish Wildlife Trust guide, you will learn about oak, ash, […]
