Our Team

Bronagh MooreCoastal Communities Manager, Environmental Education Unit

Bronagh joined Clean Coasts in 2024 having held leadership roles in Executive & Community Education. She holds an MSC in Business and has a background in operations, coaching and transformation. Passionate about the environment, particularly coastal protection, Bronagh has been a dedicated beach clean volunteer for over 15 years. She looks forward to engaging with volunteer groups nationwide and working with her team to safeguard our coastlines. A firm believer in the ripple effect, she believes that small actions by many can lead to a positive global impact.

Ian DiamondCoastal Awards Manager, Environmental Education Unit

Ian has worked at An Taisce’s Education Unit since 2007, at first on Green-Schools and later on the National Spring Clean campaign. He joined the coastal programmes team in 2016, and is responsible for the management of the Blue Flag and Green Coast Awards in the Republic of Ireland.

Aidan GrayClean Coasts Senior Development Officer for Louth, Meath, Wicklow and Wexford

Aidan joined Clean Coasts in 2003. With a background of outdoor adventure and education, he relishes being with groups at the coast – so much to see, learn about, do our part to protect, and space to do fun activities also.

Olivia JonesClean Coasts Coordinator for the North West Region (Sligo, Mayo and Donegal)

Olivia joined Clean Coasts in 2008. She has a post graduate in Environmental Management from Ulster University. She is inspired by the many different habitats found along our coastline and the amazing people working to both professionally and voluntarily to protect it.

Elaine DoyleClean Coasts Campaigns and Development Officer for Kerry and Cork

Elaine has a worked with Clean Coasts since 2016. She is a Campaigns Officer on the Think Before You Flush campaign. She has a passion for sustainable development at home and abroad and difference we can make with small actions.

Ollie O'FlahertyClean Coasts Development Officer for Clare and Galway

Ollie has a Science degree from NUIG and a Specialist Diploma in Corporate Environmental Planning. Ollie had a background as a professional surfer for many years and as an Irish Surf team coach and Chairman at the West Coast Surf Club. His life’s passion is the ocean, so he considers joining the Clean Coasts team really a fantastic opportunity.

Liane CostelloClean Coasts Biodiversity Officer

Liane has been working with Clean Coasts since 2020. She has a background in marine biology, community engagement and communications. Prior to her new position as Clean Coasts Biodiversity Officer, Liane was a Campaign Officer on the Think Before You Flush campaign. In her new role, Liane’s aim is to encourage communities to champion local biodiversity. She is truly passionate about the Clean Coasts community and is excited to see the future of biodiversity integration within the programme.

Patrick CrossClean Coasts Campaigns Officer

Patrick joined Clean Coasts in 2023. He has a background in marine policy and governance, online education and visual media production. He is inspired by the great variety of the Irish coastline, its communities and habitats and his hope is to meaningfully contribute to the preservation of these environments and support the recognition of their economic, social, and recreational value.

Mariana ColmanBlue Flag Officer

Mariana joined Clean Coasts in 2022. She has a background in Communication and Logistics and holds a Masters in Sustainable Development. Her passion is empowering communities to foster behavioural change, helping them transition toward a sustainable future one step at a time.

Careers

The EEU of An Taisce is the national operator of a number of highly successful environmental education, sustainability and behaviour change programmes such as Green-Schools, Blue Flag, National Spring Clean, Clean Coasts and Climate Ambassador. The EEU of An Taisce works with a wide range of participant and supporters and sponsors to deliver these programmes.

There are the following opportunities within the Environmental Education Unit:

#2minutebeachclean campaign officer

An Taisce is now recruiting for a full time #2minutebeachclean Campaign Officer for Clean Coasts programme. This is an exciting opportunity to join the team of one of our most successful, innovative, and diverse programmes.

The Campaign Officer will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and implementing the #2minutebeachclean campaign and events. The #2minutebeachclean campaign is operated in Ireland through An Taisce Clean Coasts Programme. This role requires collaboration with communities,
volunteers, and stakeholders across the country

Engagement & Support
• Engage and support campaign participants within the Clean Coasts Programme as well as external participants with the support of the Clean Coasts team.
• Provide assistance and resources for beach cleans workshops, presentations, and other events.
• Liaise and engage with communities, volunteers, sponsor, partners, including local authorities, and other key stakeholders.
• Work closely with the Coastal Programmes Team to deliver all aspects of the programme
• Assist with other projects and programmes run by An Taisce & Clean Coasts as required

Campaign Management
• Create innovative initiatives to promote the #2minutebeachclean campaign.
• Develop and implement the #2minutebeachclean campaign to include events, social media content, promotions, competitions and workshops.
• Manage campaign resources and other related initiatives in partnership with key stakeholders.
• Create and manage content for social media, newsletters, and other communication channels to promote campaigns.
• Identify and leverage off social media trends in order to promote the campaign.

Event Coordination
• Plan and organise events to promote the campaign, leveraging off Clean Coasts key events such as Big Beach Clean and Ocean Hero Awards.
• Manage logistics for all aspects of the campaign.
• Work closely with the Clean Coasts team in planning events throughout the country.

Administrative Duties
• Maintain records and manage administration associated with the campaign.
• Monitor and evaluate the development and impact of campaign, reporting findings to sponsor and management.

Read the full job description here: #2MinuteBeachClean Campaign Officer

Please submit your CV and cover letter outlining your interest in the role by 30th August 2024 to Bronagh Moore at bmoore@eeu.antaisce.org.

Clean Coasts Development Officer, Eastern Region (Wicklow/Wexford)

An Taisce operates a number of highly successful environmental education projects and initiatives as part of its diverse portfolio. The Environmental Education Unit is the Irish national operator for all FEE programmes such as Green-Schools, Blue Flag and LEAF along with a variety of national initiatives like National Spring Clean and Clean Coasts. This is an exciting opportunity to join the team of one our most successful, innovative and diverse programmes.

Clean Coasts create a tangible improvement of Ireland’s coastal environment by supporting over 2000 community groups to host beach clean-ups, empower volunteers, facilitating marine litter surveys and complete a range of environmental focused activities in their region. Clean Coasts is now recruiting 1 Full Time Coordinator to oversee the implementation of this programme in the Eastern Region.

Key Competencies

Teamwork:

Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve programme goals; solicits input by valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; supports and trusts in the experience of others; ability to listen to others and to take direction.

Planning, organising & managing uncertainty

Ability to develop clear goals that are consistent with agreed plans; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.

Understanding & communication of the programme

Clear understanding of the programmes focus and direction; ability to communicate clearly and effectively; to listen to others, tailor language, tone, style and format to match our audiences; demonstrate openness in sharing information and keeping people informed. Ability to identify information and knowledge-sharing opportunities and to engage a wide range of colleagues in realising these opportunities.

Commitment to the development & enhancement of the programme

Enthusiasm for the development and refinement of the programme.

Read the full job description here: Clean Coasts Development Officer – Eastern Region

Please submit a current CV and letter of application outlining your key relevant skills, experience and aspirations for the role to: rgeary@eeu.antaisce.org by 5pm on 13th Dec 2024.

Clean Coasts Development Officer, Eastern Region (Dublin)

Key Competencies

Teamwork:

Planning, organising & managing uncertainty

Understanding & communication of the programme

Commitment to the development & enhancement of the programme

Enthusiasm for the development and refinement of the programme.

Read the full job description here: Clean Coasts Development Officer – Eastern Region (Dublin)

Please submit a current CV and letter of application outlining your key relevant skills, experience and aspirations for the role to: rgeary@eeu.antaisce.org by 5pm on 13th Dec 2024.

The EEU is responsible for developing and operating some of Ireland’s most popular and successful environmental and sustainability programmes. It is the National Operator for many international environmental education programmes of FEE (Foundation for Environmental Education), including the Blue Flag Award for Beaches and Marinas and Green-Schools, the international environmental education programme in operation across 93% of Irish schools.
It also operates a number of national programmes including Green Campus, Neat Streets, Clean Coasts, National Spring Clean (Ireland’s largest anti-litter campaign), Green Home, Green Communities, and the Irish Greening Community Award Programme.

Our Sponsors

Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government

As part of its commitments under the EU’s Marine Strategy Framework Directive and OSPAR’s Marine Litter Action Plan, the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government is proud to support An Taisce’s ‘Clean Coasts Programme’, in its enthusiastic engagement with marine communities in relation to marine litter and in heightening public awareness and influencing positive behaviour among civil society. The Department would also like to acknowledge the tremendous work done by hundreds of local clean coast groups around the coast in protecting the marine environment, for the generations to come.

Fáilte Ireland

Fáilte Ireland, the National Tourism Development Authority, is a proud sponsor of the Clean Coasts programme for the past 9 years. The Green Coast Awards and associated Clean Coasts groups act as custodians for the beaches, seas, and marine life in Ireland, ensuring that they are managed appropriately and that they are litter and pollution free for our visitors to enjoy. Ireland’s coastline is a tremendously important tourism asset and the majority of the green coast and coast care groups and Green Coast beaches are located within the Wild Atlantic Way, Irelands Ancient East and Dublin Programme areas. The achievement and display of the Green Coast Award at our beaches reaffirms our clean green image to our visitors.

If your company is interested in partnering with the Clean Coasts programme then please get in touch here.

Our Collaborations

Other companies and organisations we have worked with over the last few years.

If your company or organisation is interested in collaborating with the Clean Coasts programme then please get in touch here.

Local Authorities

The Clean Coasts programme is supported by Local Authorities around Ireland who help with the collection of marine litter removed by Clean Coasts groups and volunteers.