We are a membership organisation with like minded active volunteers and local associations.

Bring your skills, your experience and share our 60 years of know-how about environmental protection.

Know that we will put your fees to work in practical ways to protect our beautiful country, and cherish its natural and built heritage.

Protect some of the jewels in Ireland’s crown by helping to care for some 10,500 acres of wonderful and unique landscape along with some 45 historic structures in 10 counties.

Join our voice in the important debates about the future of the country - we have the channels to get our ideas heard by those that matter and they do listen.

Advocate for sustainable development, climate security, food security, energy security and water security and against biodiversity loss.

Promote environmental protection and responsible development through our world-class education programmes, through advocacy, campaigning and through our policy work.

Membership of Ireland's National Trust, our most respected environmental charity, a body with the political strength to influence government to promote policies to protect our country’s heritage.

Membership of a charity that is realistic, honest and fearless in its work.

Regular newsletter and communications about our work and issues of interest.

Reduced entry and other benefits at many heritage properties in Ireland and internationally.

Local events arranged through our network of local associations.