Clean Coasts

NUI Galway Volunteering Fair
2016-09-13 11:00 - 15:00 UTC | Bailey Allen Hall, Aras na Mac Leinn, NUI Galway, Galway City, Galway, Ireland
Clean Coasts officer for Galway, Beckey-Finn, will be at the NUI Galway Volunteering Fair from 11am to 3pm to show students the great opportunities there are to take an active role in protecting Ireland’s beaches, seas and marine life. Come on over to our stand to find out about taking part in the Big Beach Clean as well as many of our great initiatives including #2minutebeachclean, Think Before You Flush and the Love Your Coast Photography Competition.
ALIVE Volunteering are also launching the new volunteering website which will feature opportunities from Clean Coasts.

Woman 2000 Killorglin - Clean Coasts Talk
2016-09-13 10:30 - 12:30 | CYMS Hall, Killorglin, Co. Kerry, Ireland
Clean Coasts Officer for Kerry, Susan, will be giving a talk about Clean Coasts and Greening Communities at one of the Woman 2000 Killorglin’s weekly meetings. Womean 2000 Killorglin is a social group for women in the area of Killorglin, Co Kerry. Meeting every Tuesday morning from 10:30am for 2 hours. Enquiries: woman2000@outlook.ie.

Corporate Volunteering Day - Amcor
2016-09-03 | Rosses Point, Rosses Point, Sligo, Co. Sligo, Ireland
Our Clean Coasts for Sligo, Olivia, is carrying out a corporate volunteering day with Amcor at Rosses Point, Co. Sligo. The day will include a clean-up as well as other biodiversity and team building activities.
If you are interested in our Corporate Volunteering initiative please check out our page or contact us for more details.

Grattan Pokémon Beach Safari
2016-08-20 12:00 - 14:00 | Grattan Beach, Grattan Road, Galway, Co. Galway, Ireland
Clean Coasts Group, Galway Atlantaquaria, will be hosting a free Pokémon Beach Safari on Grattan beach, Salthill, Galway (beside the Lifeguard station).The event is on the 20th of August at 12pm. Inspired by the phenomenon of Pokémon Go; Galway Atlantaquaria seeks to educate the public about the diversity of Sea life on the Seashore, where to find it and how to conserve it.
Galway Atlantaquaria are happy to team up with Clean Coasts Officer for Galway, Beckey-Finn, who will run the #2minutebeachclean right after the Safari, so we can hunt the terrible plastics and rubbish that can harm the environment.
Galway Atlantaquaria team members will share their knowledge of the Seashore and enable people to understand the importance of the Sea as a home for the wonderful, diverse sea life found on the shore. We also explain about the habitat and struggle to survive, before we return all animals to the Sea. Please note with the changeable weather in Galway, it is a good idea to wear wellies and some warm clothing.
This event is open to all, and while we do have some equipment you are more than welcome to bring a small bucket and net!

Corporate Volunteering Day - Salesforce
2016-08-17 | Killiney Beach, Killiney, Co. Dublin, Ireland
Our Clean Coasts officer based in Dublin, Brendan, is carrying out a corporate volunteering day with Salesforce on Killiney Beach, Co. Dublin. The day will include a clean-up as well as other biodiversity and team building activities.
If you are interested in our Corporate Volunteering initiative please check out our page or contact us for more details.

Eireball - Beach Clean at Murvagh, Co. Donegal
2016-08-14 - 2016-08-15 | Murvagh Beach, Murvagh, Co. Donegal, Ireland
Eireball is an annual charity run and is a gruelling week long sponsored drive. Each year a challenging route is set and a convoy of classic Volkswagens winds its way around the island of Ireland. This year’s route will see the convoy take to the spectacular coastal roads of Ireland.
The VW campervan enthusiasts will also take the time to help protect Ireland’s beaches, seas and marine life with Clean Coasts Officer for Donegal, Olivia, by taking part in a beach clean at Blue Flag 2016 beach, Murvagh on 14th/15th August.

Working for Wellbeing - Burrenbeo Trust
2016-08-13 09:30 - 11:00 | Corofin Community Hall, Corofin Community Hall, Corofin, Co. Clare, Ireland
As part of Clean Coasts Group Burrenbeo Trust’s event, Working for Wellbeing of People and Place, Clean Coasts Officer for Clare, Susan, will be giving a talk on Saturday 13th August between 9:30am and 11am under Volunteering and Community. Her talk is be entitled ‘Coast to Coast – Communities Caring for our Shoreline’ and will take place at Corofin Community Hall.
For more information visit: burrenbeo.com/our-work/events/working-for-wellbeing/ and for tickets visit: eventbrite.ie/e/working-for-wellbeing-of-people-and-place-tickets-25931266115.

Warrenpoint Nature Festival
2016-08-13
Take a Walk on the Wild Side with Love Your Lough
Clean Coasts will have a stand at Love Your Lough’s ‘Take a Walk on the Wild Side’ promotion. We will have about how to get involved in our volunteering to help protect Ireland’s beaches, seas and marine life as well as different resources and details about the many initiatives within our programme.
Pop by, say hi and learn how you can help tackle the issue of marine litter!
Also exhibiting:

Ulster Wildlife – Living Seas Exhibition
Loughs Agency – Touch Tank exhibition
The Conservation Volunteer Group – Birdfeeder making and pea/strawberry planting activity for kids
Jen Lynch – professional bird ringer promoting birds of the Lough (Currently works for RSPB)
Love Your Lough – promotion of the group and what they do.
Mourne Heritage Trust – Planting & gardening type activities /awareness

Corporate Volunteering Day - Accenture
2016-08-12 | Bray, Bray, Co. Wicklow, Ireland
Our Clean Coasts officer for Wicklow, Aidan, is carrying out a corporate volunteering day with Accenture at Bray, Co. Wicklow. The day will include a clean-up as well as other biodiversity and team building activities.
If you are interested in our Corporate Volunteering initiative please check out our page or contact us for more details.

Achill Island Walk, Talk and Clean-up
2016-07-27 | Keel Beach, Keel Beach, Achill Island, Co. Mayo, Ireland
Clean Coasts Officer for Mayo, Olivia, will be doing a walk, talk and clean-up at Keel Beach, Achill Island on Wednesday 27th July.
If you wish to attend please contact her directly on the details below.

Summer Staff Meeting
2016-07-20 - 2016-07-21
All the staff and programmes in An Taisce’s Environmental Education Unit will be attending the annual staff summer meeting which will take place over 2 days. The Clean Coasts team will have the opportunity to get updates on what is happening in other programmes across the Unit as well as update everyone on the work we have carried out this year.

Corporate Volunteering Day - Salesforce
2016-07-14 | Killiney, Killiney, Co. Dublin, Ireland
Our Clean Coasts based in Dublin, Brendan, is carrying out a corporate volunteering day with Google at Killiney, Co. Dublin. The day will include a clean-up as well as other biodiversity and team building activities.
If you are interested in our Corporate Volunteering initiative please check out our page or contact us for more details.

Shark Awareness Day
2016-07-14
Contrary to expectations, the purpose of Shark Awareness Day is not to stand on the beach and shout out warnings to terrified swimmers and surfers, despite the hours of innocent fun that can provide.
It’s true that sharks are impressive hunters and predators, yet the sad fact remains that these magnificent creatures are more threatened by people than we are by sharks. The worldwide demand for shark-fin soup, shark-tooth medallions, and a false sense of security on beaches everywhere, all combine to leave sharks persecuted and endangered, with millions of them being killed each year.
Like top predators in any ecosystem, sharks play an essential role in keeping the seas healthy and productive. Whilst no-one is suggesting we go out and hug a Great White on Shark Awareness Day, it’s the least we can do to respect these wonderful creatures and let them be.

Marine Tourism Workshop
2016-07-08
Clean Coasts Officer for Donegal, Olivia, will be speaking at the Marine Tourism Workshop taking place in Donegal Town. It is part of the EU Federation of Nautical Tourism Destinations (FEDETON) General Assembly. Donegal Tourism will invite tourism providers from the marine sector to come to the Central Hotel in Donegal where there will be a number of key speakers from the marine sector including Olivia.

Corporate Volunteering Day - Salesforce
2016-07-01 | Bull Island
Our Clean Coasts for Dublin, Aidan, is carrying out a corporate volunteering day with Google at Bull Island, Co. Dublin. The day will include a clean-up as well as other biodiversity and team building activities.
If you are interested in our Corporate Volunteering initiative please check out our page or contact us for more details.

Corporate Volunteering Day - Google
2016-06-30
Our Clean Coasts for Dublin, Aidan, is carrying out a corporate volunteering day with Google at Poolbeg/South Bull Wall, Co. Dublin. The day will include a clean-up as well as other biodiversity and team building activities.
If you are interested in our Corporate Volunteering initiative please check out our page or contact us for more details.

Corporate Volunteering Day - SAP
2016-06-29 | Bull Island
Our Clean Coasts for Dublin, Aidan, is carrying out a corporate volunteering day with SAP at Bull Island, Co. Dublin. The day will include a clean-up as well as other biodiversity and team building activities.
If you are interested in our Corporate Volunteering initiative please check out our page or contact us for more details.

Corporate Volunteering Day - Google
2016-06-28, 2016-06-23 | Dun Laoghaire, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin, Ireland
Our Clean Coasts based in Dublin, Brendan, is carrying out a corporate volunteering day with Google at Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin. The day will include a clean-up as well as other biodiversity and team building activities.
If you are interested in our Corporate Volunteering initiative please check out our page or contact us for more details.

#2minutebeachclean at Sea Sessions
2016-06-24 - 2016-06-25 | Sea Sessions, Main Beach, Bundoran, Co. Donegal, Ireland
Clean Coasts officers will be promoting the #2minutebeachclean campaign at Sea Sessions on Main Beach, Bundoran, Co. Donegal this year. Everyone will have the opportunity to do their own #2minutebeachclean, check out the new #2minutebeachclean stations that will be at all Blue Flag beaches this year as well as be in with a chance to win spot prizes.

Rang 5 Furbo Beach Clean
2016-06-23 | Trá na bhForbacha, Trá na bhForbacha, Na Forbacha, Co. Galway, Ireland
Clean Coasts Officer for Galway, Beckey-Finn, will be attending Rang 5 Furbo’s beach clean on Thursday 23rd June. The clean-up will take place at Trá na bhForbacha (Furbo Beach) in Na Forbacha, Co. Galway.
If you wish to attend please contact Beckey-Finn on the detail below!

Corporate Volunteering Day with SAP Galway
2016-06-22
Clean Coasts officer for Galway, Beckey-Finn, is carrying out a corporate volunteering day with SAP Galway at Salthill. The day will include a marine litter survey and beach clean as well as other biodiversity and team building activities.
If you are interested in our Corporate Volunteering initiative please check out our page or contact us for more details.

Corporate Volunteering Day - Google
2016-06-16 | Dalkey, Dalkey, Co. Dublin, Ireland
Our Clean Coasts officer based in Dublin, Brendan, is carrying out a corporate volunteering day with Google at Sorrento Park, Dalkey, Co. Dublin. The day will include a clean-up as well as other biodiversity and team building activities.
If you are interested in our Corporate Volunteering initiative please check out our page or contact us for more details.

Corporate Volunteering Day - Northern Trust
2016-06-16 | Dun Laoghaire, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin, Ireland
Our Clean Coasts officer for Dublin, Aidan, is carrying out a corporate volunteering day with Northern Trust at Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin. The day will include a marine litter survey and beach clean as well as other biodiversity and team building activities.
If you are interested in our Corporate Volunteering initiative please check out our page or contact us for more details.

Corporate Volunteering Day - Salesforce
2016-06-15 | Bray, Bray, Co. Wicklow, Ireland
Our Clean Coasts officer based in Dublin, Brendan, is carrying out a corporate volunteering day with Salesforce at Bray, Co. Wicklow. The day will include a marine litter survey and beach clean as well as other biodiversity and team building activities.
If you are interested in our Corporate Volunteering initiative please check out our page or contact us for more details.

Corporate Volunteering Day - Google
2016-06-14 | Bull Island
Our Clean Coasts officer for Dublin, Aidan, is carrying out a corporate volunteering day with Google at Bull Island, Co. Dublin. The day will include a marine litter survey and beach clean as well as other biodiversity and team building activities.
If you are interested in our Corporate Volunteering initiative please check out our page or contact us for more details.

World Oceans Day at Galway Atlantaquaria
2016-06-12 11:00 - 17:00 | Galway Atlantaquaria, Salthill, Galway, Co. Galway, Ireland
Clean Coasts officer for Galway, Beckey-Finn, will be taking part in the World Oceans Day celebrations at the Galway Atlantaquaria on Sunday 12th June from 11am to 5pm.
The World Oceans Day theme for 2015 – 2016 is Healthy oceans, healthy planet.
The ocean is the heart of our planet. Like your heart pumping blood to every part of your body, the ocean connects people across the Earth, no matter where we live. The ocean regulates the climate, feeds millions of people every year, produces most of the oxygen we breathe, is the home to an incredible array of wildlife, provides us with important medicines, and so much more! In order to ensure the health and safety of our communities and future generations, it’s imperative that we take the responsibility to care for the ocean as it cares for us.
Everyone’s health depends on a clean, productive ocean. Under the theme of Healthy oceans, healthy planet, we encourage our partners and friends to focus on what actions each of us can take to protect the ocean and safeguard vulnerable communities and places. Please focus on whatever issues you think are most important in your community for a healthy ocean future.

Bio-blitz Talk - Inis Mór
2016-06-10 14:00 - 16:00 | Hall Rónáin, Kilronan, Inis Mór, Aran Islands, Co. Galway, Ireland
Clean Coasts Officer for Galway, Beckey-Finn, has been invited to give a talk during the first ever Inis Mór Wildlife Festival and Bio-blitz on 10th June at 2pm in Hall Rónáin in Kilronan. There will also be a beach clean locally after the talk.
Please see the timetable for a full listing of events for the Inis Mór Wildlife Festival 7th to 12th June.

Corporate Volunteering Day - Salesforce
2016-06-10
Our Clean Coasts officer based in Dublin, Aidan, is carrying out a corporate volunteering day with Salesforce in Dublin. The day will include a marine litter survey and beach clean as well as other biodiversity and team building activities.
If you are interested in our Corporate Volunteering initiative please check out our page or contact us for more details.

World Oceans Day 2016
2016-06-08
World Oceans Day was first introduced in 1992 to raise awareness of the crucial role the sea plays as sources of food, oxygen and medicine. It was officially recognized by the United Nations (UN) in 2008 and is observed on June 8 each year.
