Green Drinks Dublin

Green Drinks Dublin – August Meetup📅 Tuesday, August 5th🕖 7:00 PM📍 Upstairs at Ha'penny Bridge Inn, 42 Wellington Quay, Dublin 2

Format: Short talk from a guest speaker followed by social drinks and conversation.

In August, we’ll be joined by Oisín O’Neill, Director of the Gaelic Woodland Project, for a thought-provoking talk:

🌿Invasive Species and Policy Blind Spots: The case of Cherry Laurel

Despite growing public concern and scientific evidence, some of Ireland’s most aggressive invasive species — like cherry laurel — remain absent from official regulation. This talk explores the troubling disconnect between ecological reality and government policy, where inaction suggests that short-term economic convenience is still being prioritised over long-term biodiversity protection. Drawing on the speakers' experience with the Gaelic Woodland Project, a registered Irish charity, this session will highlight how some plants widely recognised as harmful continue to be overlooked, and why meaningful change will only come when our laws reflect what is already clear on the ground.

As always, we’ll follow the talk with questions and then a relaxed social session over drinks—expect good chats, new connections, and plenty of green inspiration.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

The Ha'penny Bridge Inn, 42 Wellington Quay, Dublin 2, Ireland