CELT is a community group and registered charity (CHY 14519) involved in Ecology, Nature conservation, Traditional skills, Environmental education, Training, Renewable energy, Wildlife, Sustainable Woodland management, Native trees, Willow-work, Lime / Hemp Plastering, Woodcarving, Sugan chair making, Thatching, Blacksmith, Copper/Tinsmith, Coppice crafts, Footwear making, Native Tree Nursery and planting, Schools projects, Herbs, Canoe building, Yurt construction and more!

As set out in his constitution, the main objects for which CELT is established are:
(a) The advancement of Environmental Education through assisting schools with projects and educational programmes, encouraging national and international student and volunteer exchanges, providing a focal point for information sharing and offering training courses for adults linking to projects for schools, landowners and others in the community.
(b) The provision of Environmental Education and information networking facilities.

Subsidiary objects are:
(a) To provide training of all skilled workers and/or directors and provide training for the community and visitors to the community.
(b) To provide a consultancy service and resources for the use of all members of the community.
(c) To work for the relief of poverty by offering skilled employment opportunities within the Community.

His aims and objectives are:

- Increasing Environmental Awareness through an active schools programme, student exchanges, training courses for adults, skills demonstrations and networking with other groups and organisations;

- Nature Conservation through involvement in local projects and working with initiatives such as the Clare Biodiversity Action Plan. Also by promoting planting and use of native trees;

- Promoting Renewable Energy through demonstrations and displays of specialist equipment and materials and making available relevant information and training;

- Keeping alive Traditional Countryside Skills and Crafts through bringing together local and national experts to provide training and education for all levels;

- Promoting Healthy Food Production through providing information, education and training in organics, permaculture, agroforestry, companion planting, etc.

CELT MEMBERSHIP Support his work - become a member now! (and receive information updates and discounts on certain events and purchases). Fee: 15 euro (waged) or 10 euro (unwaged). Use the Booking On-line page stating Membership in the Events box if not actually booking a course. Click here: http://www.celtnet.org/booking-online-page.html