What Does An Taisce do?
What Does An Taisce do?
Menu. An Taisce is a charity that works to preserve and protect Ireland’s natural and built heritage. They are an independent charitable voice for the environment and for heritage issues.
Who runs An Taisce?
An Taisce
| Formation | 28 June 1948 |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Environmentalism |
| Headquarters | Tailors’ Hall |
| Location | Dublin, Ireland |
| President | Sean McDonagh |
Who is Ian Lumley?
Long established as one of Ireland’s most courageous guardians of the built and natural environment, Ian Lumley has been An Taisce’s heritage officer for 10 years, and he was a dedicated volunteer before that.
How do you pronounce Taisce?
The name Taisce is primarily a gender-neutral name of Irish origin that means Treasure. Modern Irish name, pronounced tash-ka.
Is there National Trust in Ireland?
The National Trust takes care of the greatest collection of historic gardens in Europe. The gardens in our care in Northern Ireland are a selection of the most famous and significant.
Who are members of An Taisce?
Our Board of Directors
- Phil Kearney | Chair | Joined Board in 2016, Chair since 2019.
- Trish O’Connell | Vice Chair | Joined Board in 2019.
- Stuart McCaul | Secretary | Joined Board in 2019.
- Aoife O’Gorman | Treasurer | Joined Board in 2020.
- Hugh O’Reilly | Joined Board in 2019.
- John Sweeney| Joined Board in 2015.
Can I use my National Trust card in Ireland?
Using your card in England, Wales and Northern Ireland You can use your card to explore over 500 special places across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Start planning your next trip today.
How can I join the National Trust cheaply?
We currently give nearly one million senior members a concession of 25 per cent off our adult rates. If you’re 60 or over and you’ve held an individual or joint membership for at least five of the last ten years, you’ll be eligible for the reduced fee.
Do you get free entry with National Trust membership?
With National Trust membership you can enjoy: Free entry to over 500 places in our care. Free parking at most National Trust car parks. National Trust Handbook, full of information about our places. National Trust Magazine three times a year, packed with inspiration, interviews and news.
