Active Preservation Campaigns

Join our community in protecting Inishannon's heritage and environment. Every voice matters, every action counts.

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URGENT: Planning deadline December 15th - River Protection Campaign needs 500 signatures
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Priority Campaigns

These campaigns require immediate community action to protect our heritage and environment.

URGENT Deadline: December 15, 2025
Pristine Inishannon River under threat

Save Our River Ecosystem

Industrial development threatens 5km of pristine riverbank

Petition Progress 342 of 500 signatures

The Threat

Proposed industrial facility would discharge chemicals directly into our river, destroying salmon spawning grounds and contaminating drinking water sources.

Our Response

Environmental impact assessment challenges, community petition, and alternative site proposals to protect this vital ecosystem.

ACTIVE Ongoing
Historic Mill Restoration

Historic Mill Restoration

Securing final €25,000 for complete restoration of our 18th-century grain mill.

Funding Progress €125,000 of €150,000
Support Project
PLANNING Starting Jan 2026
Historic Cemetery Headstones

Cemetery Conservation

Preserving 200+ historic headstones dating from 1650s with professional conservation techniques.

Research Phase 25% Complete

Campaign Map

Explore all active preservation efforts across Inishannon with our interactive campaign map.

Urgent Action Required
Active Campaign
Planning Phase
Completed

Take Action Today

Choose your level of engagement. Every action, from sharing on social media to attending meetings, makes a difference.

Quick Actions (5 minutes)

  • Sign online petitions
  • Share on social media
  • Email your local TD
  • Subscribe to alerts

Active Participation (1-2 hours)

  • Attend community meetings
  • Write formal objections
  • Join volunteer events
  • Distribute information

Leadership Roles (Ongoing)

  • Campaign coordination
  • Research & documentation
  • Media & communications
  • Committee membership
Apply for Leadership

Upcoming Campaign Events

Mark your calendar for these crucial dates in our preservation efforts.

DEC
10

Community Information Meeting

URGENT

Final community briefing on river protection campaign before planning deadline. Expert environmental assessment presentation.

Tuesday, 7:00 PM - Community Centre
DEC
15

Planning Objection Deadline

DEADLINE

Final day to submit formal objections to industrial development proposal. All community objections must be received by 5:00 PM.

Friday, 5:00 PM - County Council Planning Office
JAN
08

Mill Restoration Kickoff

CELEBRATION

Official launch of historic mill restoration project with traditional Irish music, local food, and guided tours of the restoration plans.

Wednesday, 2:00 PM - Historic Mill Site
JAN
20

Cemetery Research Workshop

VOLUNTEER

Learn historical research techniques and help document cemetery headstones. Training provided for all skill levels.

Saturday, 10:00 AM - Old Church Cemetery

Recent Victories

See how community action has successfully protected Inishannon's heritage and environment.

VICTORY Completed September 2025

BEFORE

Bridge before restoration

AFTER

Bridge after restoration

Historic Stone Bridge Saved

Community mobilization prevented demolition and secured €85,000 in heritage funding for complete restoration of our 1750s stone bridge. The project preserved original stonework while ensuring modern safety standards.

Impact Achieved

  • • 847 petition signatures collected
  • • 12 planning objections submitted
  • • €85,000 heritage grant secured
  • • 275-year-old bridge preserved
VICTORY Completed November 2025

BEFORE

Polluted riverbank before cleanup

AFTER

Clean riverbank after restoration

Riverbank Restoration Project

Volunteer-led cleanup and restoration of 2km of riverbank removed decades of accumulated debris and established native plant buffer zones. Water quality monitoring shows significant improvement in ecosystem health.

Impact Achieved

  • • 156 volunteers participated
  • • 2.3 tonnes of debris removed
  • • 500 native plants established
  • • 40% improvement in water quality

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Campaign Resources

Letter Templates

Pre-written letters to TDs and councillors

Planning Documents

Official applications and impact assessments

Social Media Kit

Images, hashtags, and shareable content

Training Videos

How to write objections and attend meetings