Gaelic Woodland Project

We are a registered charity (RCN: 20206178) led by dedicated, skill-sharing volunteers. Our mission is to conserve Ireland’s natural and cultural heritage and to create an ecologically rich and diverse patchwork of native habitats across Ireland. Founded by Eoghan Connaughton, we achieved official charity status in 2022 and are proud to be listed in the Charities Register.

In 2024, we acquired 12 acres of land in County Mayo, which will be rewilded with native Irish trees following best practices to support biodiversity and ecosystem restoration. We also tackle invasive species by turning them into biofuel as a sustainable alternative to peat, combining ecological restoration with innovative solutions.

Education and advocacy are central to our work. We deliver lectures on environmental issues affecting Ireland, produce educational content, and advocate for legislative changes to better protect our environment. Additionally, we are deeply committed to linking ecological conservation with cultural conservation. As an organisation with Gaeilgeoirí on our board of directors, we ensure that the Irish language has a vital place in all that we do. We host meitheals(community workdays) and create content as Gaeilge, weaving cultural heritage into our ecological mission.

We believe in the power of communities to drive change. Our meitheals aim to foster collaboration and unite people in the service of Irish ecology. Looking ahead, we hope to establish an outdoor learning hub where environmental passion can be turned into action, inspiring and empowering individuals to make a tangible difference.

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