World Environment Day is celebrated annually on the 5th of June and encourages awareness and action for the protection of the environment. To celebrate, we are calling upon you to get involved with the Wiki Loves Earth Photo Contest 2025! World Environment Day, marked annually on 5 June, was established Read more
World Environment Day is fast approaching! We are calling upon our community to help build up and add to the information about climate change, the environment and Ireland’s natural heritage on Wikipedia, the world’s digital encyclopedia and Vicipéid (Wikipedia as Gaeilge!). Each month, we will be hosting an online Meitheal Read more
Did you know that only 2% of the forest cover in Ireland is made up of native trees? On this episode, Oisín Ó Néill, one of the Directors of the Gaelic Woodland Project, discusses his journey from solicitor to grassroots environmental advocate, emphasising the critical link between local action and Read more
We are delighted to be partnering with Ulster Wildlife Wiki Loves Earth 2025. Ulster Wildlife aims to protect and restore nature on land and at sea. They strive to play their part in ending the climate and ecological emergencies, and advocate for a society where nature is valued and is Read more
Calling all photographers and nature enthusiasts in Ireland! Wikimedia Community Ireland is delighted to open the Wiki Loves Earth 2025, international photo competition on May 1st. Dedicated to documenting our stunning natural heritage, the competition covers the whole island of Ireland (the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland) in collaboration Read more
Wikimedia Community Ireland is excited to announce the talented winners of the Wiki Loves Earth photography competition for 2024! This year, we were overwhelmed by the number of stunning entries that showcased the diverse and awe-inspiring natural landscapes and wildlife found across Ireland. From rugged coastlines to tranquil forests, and Read more
A chairde, July has been one of the busiest months yet at Wikimedia Community Ireland. Preparations for the Celtic Knot Conference are in full swing with just eight weeks to go until we gather together in Waterford City in September. Our Irish Language Officer made an exciting trip to TU Read more
Calling all photographers, nature enthusiasts, and lovers of Ireland! Wikimedia Community Ireland is thrilled to announce Wiki Loves Earth 2024, the international competition dedicated to our stunning natural heritage will open on June 1st! The competition covers the whole island of Ireland in collaboration with Wikimedia UK. Do you have Read more