Benefits of Membership Please click here to become a member Love Ireland? Protect It. Founded in 1948, An Taisce is Ireland’s longest-serving, dedicated environmental heritage charity, We are an independent voice advocating for Irish nature & heritage. An Taisce — the National Trust for Ireland is an environmental membership charity working to conserve and protect Ireland’s natural and built heritage for present and future generations. We are deeply committed to environmental advocacy and education, and hold a range of heritage properties-in-trust that include historic buildings and nature reserves. Protect Ireland’s environment — Standing up for landscapes, biodiversity, heritage and places that matter. Conserve heritage at risk — Safeguarding historic buildings, local character and cultural identity. Restore nature — Promoting healthy ecosystems and climate-resilient landscapes. Environmental education — Inspiring sustainability through learning and behaviour change. Advocacy & policy — Using evidence-backed science to help support better decisions. Care for places in trust — Managing historic and environmental assets for the public good for perpetuity Empowering communities — Helping local people protect and enhance their environment. Our current benefits include: Free entry to An Taisce properties and discounted entry to other selected properties around Ireland. Free entry to other National Trust properties around the world through the into.org/places programme. An Taisce is a member of the International National Trust Organisation (INTO). As a member of An Taisce, you can visit any INTO places for free, including UK National Trust sites. A monthly newsletter and regular news items. Invites to events such as member evenings on selected environmental, heritage and climate topics and regular Council forums. A chance to get involved through An Taisce committees or Local Associations. Discounts at home grown, zero waste and eco-friendly stores listed below. Support local! Special reciprocal membership benefit — a 30% discount with Tuatha with access to their heritage content, talks & guides Become a member Where your money goes Membership fees and donations go towards An Taisce's advocacy and policy work. This work includes everything from reviewing and making observations on planning applications (as the only legally appointed NGO in Ireland that acts as an environmental watchdog in the planning process), forestry and aquaculture licencing to policy submissions on water quality, intensive agriculture, sustainable planning, conservation and beyond. The more resources we have, the more work we can do to protect nature, preserve our built heritage, and stem climate change. Together we can protect our planet and build a better future for everyone. Become a member Manage Cookie Preferences