Havin a Lovely Chat with Ciaran Brennan from Stonehouse Forest School

Fantastic to have a chat with Daithi Mc Gahon from Havin a Lovely Chat podcast about stonehouseforestschool, learning, nature, reconnecting with the natural world around us and exploring the great outdoors in our midst. Thanks very much for the opportunity! open.spotify.com/episode/22mg...

Thanks very much!

Rolling back environmental regulation is the ultimate act of self-harm Across the world, right-wing political forces are working to dismantle decades of environmental and social progress, writes Ciaran Brennan

Many thanks to the @irishexaminer.bsky.social for running my oped on the rush to deregulation in the guise of simplifying rules. Rolling back environmental regulation is the ultimate act of self-harm. www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm...

Rolling back environmental regulation is the ultimate act of self-harm Across the world, right-wing political forces are working to dismantle decades of environmental and social progress, writes Ciaran Brennan

Across the world, right-wing political forces are working to dismantle decades of environmental and social progress, but rolling back environmental regulation is the ultimate act of self-harm. Oped by @ciaranbrennan.bsky.social in @irishexaminer.bsky.social www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm...

Thanks @rare-rostrevor.bsky.social!

Bored teenagers looking for something to do this mid-term?
Why not take part in a forest school course?
We’re holding a 2-day course for teenagers on Wed 18 and Thurs 19 Feb 10am-12.30pm
Contact Ciaran on 086-0496518 or email admin@stonehouseforestschool.ie
www.stonehouseforestschool.ie
Cost €150

Meet the founder of Louth’s first Forest School helping people to reconnect with nature When Louth man Ciarán Brennan inherited the small landholding at Stonehouse, Dunleer, where he had grown up, he decided to give it back to nature and let it rewild.

It was fabulous to have a chat with Margaret Roddy about Stonehouse Forest School, my lifelong love of nature & interest in the environment. Stonehouse Forest School is about reconnecting people with nature and inspiring them through positive outdoor experiences
www.independent.ie/regionals/lo...

In the absence of urgency, only thing changing is our weather Ireland not immune to destructive events causing havoc around the world

"Another sad milestone in a very long series of milestones…We have ever-increasing evidence that Ireland’s climate is changing in pretty profound ways...but there is a complete lack of political will to enact those solutions at the speed and scale required" www.irishtimes.com/environment/...

There are still a few places left on the Stonehouse Forest School for Adults Course taking place on Saturday 31 January. Contact Ciaran Brennan on 086-0496518 or email admin@stonehouseforestschool.ie

Want to take part in a Forest School course with your child? Stonehouse Forest School is providing a Parent and Child course over six weeks from Sunday 25 Jan - Sun 1 March 10am-12noon. Cost €200
Phone/Text Ciaran on 086-0496518 or email:admin@stonehouseforestschool.ie

We are hiring! @irishenvnet.bsky.social is recruiting a project manager for our new PEACEPLUS Programme funded project CORE (Cross-border Opportunities for a Resilient Environment) which we are delivering in partnership with Northern Ireland Environment Link www.sigmarrecruitment.com/job/project-...

Fantastic Elaine. Well done Water Warrior!

Delighted to receive PEACEPLUS funding to deliver CORE (Cross-border Opportunities for a Resilient Environment) project with our colleagues in NIEL to enhance cross-border cooperation on the environment. CORE is supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the @seupb.bsky.social

Reminder: We’re recruiting a Head of Finance and Operations
Closing date for applications is 11 Dec 2025 at 17.00. This vacancy is being managed by our recruitment partner Sigmar Recruitment. Applications to Sam Breckon (sbreckon@sigmar.ie) before the closing date.

www.ien.ie/were-hiring-...

I’m holding a 3-day forest school course on Sunday 23 & 30 November & Sunday 14 December from 10am-12 noon.
For boys & girls aged 6-12 years. Cost is €90
Phone/Text Ciaran on 086-0496518 or email admin@stonehouseforestschool.ie
More about forest school at www.stonehouseforestschool.ie

'Hijacked'? 'Pushing an agenda'? It's called EU law, namely the Habitats Directive, it's been in place for decades, & like most laws Ireland is failing to do that well, while our biodiversity pays the price.

So, yes, eNGOs are pushing it. Unapologetically.

www.farmersjournal.ie/news/news/wa...

Today I endeavoured to speak for the rivers, to provide a counter balance to the lobbyist's narrative on the polluting nitrates derogation.

Our rivers, lakes and seas deserve a chance to run healthy, wild and free from pollution

www.antaisce.org/news/an-tais...

Petition to Ban Fox Hunting in Ireland Can you support this campaign to bring in legislation banning the hunting of foxes using packs of dogs and horses?

This cause is close to my heart - please sign: my.uplift.ie/petitions/pe... @uplift.ie

A few places left on the Stonehouse Forest School Halloween course.
3 days: 28th, 29th & 30th October 10am-12noon
For children 9-12 years, costs €100 per child
Contact ciaranbrennanstonehouse@gmail.com or tel 086-0496518
Garda vetted, Children First Compliant, First Aid Trained

Reminder – just two weeks to go to Stonehouse Forest School’s Halloween course.
3 days: 28th, 29th & 30th October 10am-12noon
For children 9-12 years, costs €100 per child, places still available, contact ciaranbrennanstonehouse@gmail.com or tel 086-0496518

Decade-long decline: Irish waterways continue to be polluted Latest Water Quality Report from the Environmental Protection Agency indicates decreases in overall ecological quality of our waters

No surprises here but will the rhetoric change? I doubt it.

'Despite all the rhetoric about saving our nitrates derogation and turning the tide on water quality in Ireland, there is still no evidence of the necessary improvement across the board in our waters.'

www.antaisce.org/news/decade-...

Stonehouse Forest School is running a camp during the Halloween break:
3 days: 28th, 29th & 30th October 10am-12noon
For children 9-12 years
8 places available
Cost €100 per child
Contact: Ciaran Brennan 086-0496518
Email: ciaranbrennanstonehouse@gmail.com
Stonehouse, Dunleer, Co Louth A92 PV26

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Environmental damage is putting European way of life at risk, says report EU officials warn climate breakdown and wildlife loss ‘are ruining ecosystems that underpin the economy’

Environmental damage is putting European way of life at risk. The death of wildlife and breakdown of the climate are ruining ecosystems that underpin the economy. Key reading, particularly for those who champion economic growth above everything else. www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Are car ads selling a myth? Whenever you see an advert for a car brand on television, the visuals usually centre on open roads in a vast landscape, with the driver emanating a sense of freedom... Seán’s guest says the notion th...

We need to think big & show much more ambition in terms of public transport. Real freedom is providing people with choice & that means investing in an extensive, reliable, joined up public transport & active travel system throughout the country. Listen back here: www.goloudplayer.com/episodes/are...

Ireland’s natural environment in ‘very poor’ condition, EU analysis finds European Environment Report - news (analysis piece to follow) Embargoed to Sunday night 11pm

The saying 'don't let facts get in the way of a good story' often comes to mind when I hear the Irish gov. telling stories about how sustainable our agri system is & how committed they are to environmental action.

No surprises here for anyone paying attention.

www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2025...

Opinion: The idea that cars give us freedom is a myth sold by advertisers Car makers peddle the idea that cars signify freedom, but they really aren’t the solution to our transport problems, writes Ciaran Brennan.

A government offering you more roads rather than reliable public transport is driving you down a cul de sac. Great to have an oped in @thejournal.ie on transport and the need to think big in terms of public transport. www.thejournal.ie/readme/idea-...

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Take action: Stop the climate-wrecking EU-Mercosur Trade Deal - The Environmental Pillar The EU-Mercosur trade agreement will benefit a handful of big corporations while driving deforestation, the climate crisis and exposing small-scale farmers to unfair competition. Join our call and say...

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