Longford Timber Firm help to connect learning with real-world forestry
Glennon Brothers National Tree Day 2025 took place on Thursday, October 2
To mark National Tree Day, sponsored by Glennon Brothers, Pat Glennon, assisted by pupils from the Green Schools committee of St Joseph's National School in Longford town planted a Scots Pine to mark the important day.
Glennon Brothers National Tree Day 2025 took place on Thursday, October 2 and as part of the annual initiative from the Tree Council of Ireland, primary schools nationwide are invited to claim one of 2,000 free Scots Pine saplings to plant.
This year’s theme ‘Building a better future’ connects classroom learning with real-world forestry and the built environment, highlighting how sustainably grown, Irish-sourced timber supports modern methods of construction, reduces embodied carbon, and stores carbon for the lifespan of a building and beyond.
Pat Glennon, Joint Managing Director, Glennon Brothers, said as a family business rooted in Irish forestry, they were proud to partner with the Tree Council of Ireland for National Tree Day.
"Our message is simple, Irish timber for Irish homes, from forest to front door.”
Mike Glennon, Joint Managing Director, Glennon Brothers, added: “Timber has a pivotal role in Ireland’s housing delivery and decarbonisation journey, particularly where homegrown timber is specified.
"Using locally grown timber stores carbon in the built environment and reduces reliance on imported materials.
"National Tree Day is a great way to bring that story to life for the next generation.”
Cormac Downey, President, Tree Council of Ireland, commented:
“National Tree Day gives children, teachers, and families a hands-on way to learn about trees and biodiversity. With the support of Glennon Brothers, schools nationwide can access free saplings and ready-to-use classroom resources that turn learning into meaningful climate action.”
Schools can claim one of 2,000 free Scots Pine saplings now at treeday.ie, where they will also find curriculum-friendly lesson plans, nature activities.