Glenstal continue to put down roots in Limerick

MONASTIC life at Glenstal began on December 18, 1927 and almost 100 years later they continue to put down more roots.

The One Hundred Million Trees Project enters the new year with a flourishing start, as 2,500 native tree saplings were planted by the Benedictine monks at Glenstal Abbey in Murroe.

The initiative, led by siblings Richard and David Mulcahy, aims to plant up to 250,000 native broadleaf trees nationally this season.

The Monks of Glenstal have played a crucial role in the newest chapter of the project, generously donating both land and manpower to facilitate planting adjacent to the historic abbey.

Abbot Brendan Coffey said at Glenstal Abbey they believe in the sacred responsibility of stewardship for the earth.

“The One Hundred Million Trees Project aligns perfectly with our values, and we are honoured to contribute to this noble cause by providing both our land and the hands to plant these trees.

“This initiative not only enriches our local environment but contributes to the greater ecological and indeed spiritual well-being of our nation," said Abbot Coffey.

Founder of the 100MT Project, Richard Mulcahy said planting has gone really well since they started their winter programme in November.

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“By April, we hope to have 200,000 to 250,000 new young native tree varieties planted in the ground at over 100 different sites around the country.

“We are deeply grateful to the Benedictines for donating their land and support to the 100MT project and we hope the seed of this initiative will take hold and germinate in other communities around the country as we continue our efforts to plant more  widely nationwide,” said Mr Mulcahy.

The project is committed to planting 100 million trees in mini-forests at thousands of locations nationwide.