Clean Coasts

Waters and the Wild: Surfing
2021-01-19 18:00 - 19:00 UTC | Online Event
Live webinar conversation with surfing legends Stephen Kilfeather, John McCarthy, Marcos Dias, and Conor Maguire

Book your ticket HERE.

About this Event

As part of our ‘Waters and the Wild’ webinar series, Clean Coasts speaks to Irish champion surfers Stephen Kilfeather and John McCarthy together with past Irish Surf Team coach Marcos Dias, and recent giant wave surfer Conor Maguire. Stephen has won multiple Irish national Surf championships and competed at the World Championships in Costa Rica in 2009, on the Irish team which Marcos Dias coached. John has competed nationally and internationally, winning a bronze medal in the 2006 European surfing championships. Conor made headlines in 2020 with his ride on one of the largest waves during Hurricane Epsilon.
For almost 20 years Clean Coasts in Ireland has worked with heroes around the coasts, individuals and groups that give great personal effort to improve Ireland’s coastline. We have recognized and awarded heroes every year that stand out with great achievements. Our common link is the sea and our relationship with it – taking away rubbish that washes in from it, and stopping rubbish get to the sea; life that lives within the water, and creating events for life beside the sea; tackling short and long term problems; and while educating people about issues around the coast, we create a lot of fun by the sea too!
This series is looking at individuals who brave the wild seas and, whether a sport or a hobby, people have mastered their abilities, won awards and tackled extreme challenges; for charities, competitions, or just simply pushing themselves further that they have been before. Through the series we have looked at open water swimming, diving, canoeing/kayaking, and looking forward to surfing, sailing, windsurfing/kitesurfing, and SUP-ing. We hope to explore their personal stories, their challenges, their difficulties, and their successes What inspired them? An opportunity for volunteers around the Clean Coasts network of Ireland to be inspired by their heroism.
Audience
You are invited to email a question you may have for a speaker in advance to: agray@eeu.antaisce.org We will monitor the chat box on the event for further questions for the speakers, but the audience will be muted throughout the event.
Please book one ticket per device. Thank you and we look forward to hearing from you.

Waters and the Wild: Paddling (Canoe/Kayak)
2020-12-10 18:00 - 19:00 | Online Event
Live webinar conversation with kayaking and canoeing champions David Horkan and Jim Kennedy

About this Event

As part of our ‘Waters and the Wild’ webinar series, Clean Coasts speaks to two of Ireland’s top paddlers, David Horkan and Jim Kennedy. Both paddlers hold a whole list of impressive achievements which they will discuss with us, sharing their insights into the extreme challenges. This year David set new records for a solo Irish Sea North Channel crossing and the circumnavigation of Achill Island. Jim has competed on Irish National Kayaking team and has won the grueling International Devizes to Westminster 200km non-stop kayak marathon.
For almost 20 years Clean Coasts in Ireland has worked with heroes around the coasts, individuals and groups that give great personal effort to improve Ireland’s coastline. We have recognized and awarded heroes every year that stand out with great achievements. Our common link is the sea and our relationship with it – taking away rubbish that washes in from it, and stopping rubbish get to the sea; life that lives within the water, and creating events for life beside the sea; tackling short and long term problems; and while educating people about issues around the coast, we create a lot of fun by the sea too!
This series is looking at individuals who brave the wild seas and, whether a sport or a hobby, people have mastered their abilities, won awards and tackled extreme challenges; for charities, competitions, or just simply pushing themselves further that they have been before. We will look at swimming, diving, surfing, and paddling and heroes within each. We hope to explore their personal stories, their challenges, their difficulties, and their successes What inspired them? An opportunity for volunteers around the Clean Coasts network of Ireland to be inspired by their heroism.
Audience
You are invited to email a question you may have for a speaker in advance to: agray@eeu.antaisce.org We will monitor the chat box on the event for further questions for the speakers, but the audience will be muted throughout the event.
Please book one ticket per device. Thank you and we look forward to hearing from you.

Book your ticket here: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/waters-and-the-wild-paddling-canoekayak-tickets-128745923523

Waters and the Wild: Diving for Underwater Photography
2020-12-03 13:00 - 14:00 | Online Event
Live webinar conversation with award-winning underwater photographers Naomi Rose and Ivan Donoghue

About this Event

As part of our ‘Waters and the Wild’ webinar series, Clean Coasts speaks to professional underwater photographer Naomi Rose (from Ireland to Australia) and long-term member and chairman of Wexford Sub Aqua Club and Love Your Coast Photographer of the Year 2020, Ivan Donoghue.
For almost 20 years Clean Coasts in Ireland has worked with heroes around the coasts, individuals and groups that give great personal effort to improve Ireland’s coastline. We have recognized and awarded heroes every year that stand out with great achievements. Our common link is the sea and our relationship with it – taking away rubbish that washes in from it, and stopping rubbish get to the sea; life that lives within the water, and creating events for life beside the sea; tackling short and long term problems; and while educating people about issues around the coast, we create a lot of fun by the sea too!
This series is looking at individuals who brave the wild seas and, whether a sport or a hobby, people have mastered their abilities, won awards and tackled extreme challenges; for charities, competitions, or just simply pushing themselves further that they have been before. We will look at swimming, diving, surfing, and paddling and heroes within each. We hope to explore their personal stories, their challenges, their difficulties, and their successes What inspired them? An opportunity for volunteers around the Clean Coasts network of Ireland to be inspired by their heroism.
Audience
You are invited to email a question you may have for a speaker in advance to: agray@eeu.antaisce.org We will monitor the chat box on the event for further questions for the speakers, but the audience will be muted throughout the event.
Please book one ticket per device. Thank you and we look forward to hearing from you.
Book your ticket here: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/waters-and-the-wild-diving-for-underwater-photography-tickets-128745253519

Waters and the Wild: Open Water Swimming
2020-11-26 18:00 - 19:00 | Online Event
Live webinar conversation with extreme open water swimmers – Nuala Moore and Lisa McDaniel

About this Event

As part of our ‘Waters and the Wild’ webinar series, Clean Coasts speaks to open water swimmers Nuala Moore and Lisa McDaniel. Nuala is a champion and instructor of cold water and open water swimming going back decades. Lisa swam the English-France channel crossing in a team of 6 as part of a charity relay.
For almost 20 years Clean Coasts in Ireland has worked with heroes around the coasts, individuals and groups that give great personal effort to improve Ireland’s coastline. We have recognized and awarded heroes every year that stand out with great achievements. Our common link is the sea and our relationship with it – taking away rubbish that washes in from it, and stopping rubbish get to the sea; life that lives within the water, and creating events for life beside the sea; tackling short and long term problems; and while educating people about issues around the coast, we create a lot of fun by the sea too!
This series is looking at individuals who brave the wild seas and, whether a sport or a hobby, people have mastered their abilities, won awards and tackled extreme challenges; for charities, competitions, or just simply pushing themselves further that they have been before. We will look at swimming, diving, surfing, and paddling and heroes within each. We hope to explore their personal stories, their challenges, their difficulties, and their successes What inspired them? An opportunity for volunteers around the Clean Coasts network of Ireland to be inspired by their heroism.
Audience
You are invited to email a question you may have for a speaker in advance to: agray@eeu.antaisce.org We will monitor the chat box on the event for further questions for the speakers, but the audience will be muted throughout the event.
Please book one ticket per device. Thank you and we look forward to hearing from you.

Book your ticket here: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/waters-and-the-wild-open-water-swimming-tickets-128743089045?aff=erelpanelorg

Biodiversity and Citizen Science: Explore Your Shore and More!
2020-11-05 19:00 - 20:00 | Online Event
Citizen Science discussion with Dave Wall from National Biodiversity Data Centre followed by Q&A.

About this Event

Citizen science is a growing area of interest and provides valuable data on biodiversity worldwide. We will delve into how you can get involved with identifying and recording coastal species using ‘Explore Your Shore’ resources. Dave will talk to us about interesting discoveries that have been made and how the valuable data collected by the general public is used.

Reserve your free spot here.

From Your Sitting Room to the Ends of the Universe
2020-11-04 13:15 - 13:30 | Online Event
Find out about citizen science projects you can get involved with from the comfort of your own home.

About this Event

From counting penguins to mapping supermassive black holes, there are hundreds of ways that you can contribute to the world of science. This tutorial will give a brief introduction to citizen science and the many interesting opportunities to get involved through online platforms. You could be part of the next great discovery!

Click here to join: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBWgv5GFQVA&feature=youtu.be

Harnessing People Power to Tackle Ocean Waste
2020-11-02 19:00 - 20:00 | Online Event
Webinar as part of Clean Coasts Citizen Science Week with Sarah Kollar from Ocean Conservancy

About this Event

Join us for a discussion on how people power can be used to combat marine waste. We will discuss how Clean Coast groups can add to international data on ocean plastics. Sarah will tell us about the work of Ocean Conservancy and how to utilise technology by download the Clean Swell app to record the waste that you collect, as well as how this data informs important policy and further research.

Reserve your spot here.

With our powers combined - Clean Coasts Citizen Science Week
2020-11-02 12:00 - 2020-11-06 15:00 | Online Event
Join us for our Clean Coasts Citizen Science Week next week.
Citizen science is a growing area of interest and provides valuable data on biodiversity worldwide. From 2nd- 6th November we will talk about citizen science, the impact of people tackling waste in Ireland, citizen science online, biodiversity and more, with guest speakers, webinars, blog posts, etc…
See below for a list of events.
To reserve a spot for the Harnessing the Power of People to Fight Ocean Waste with Sarah Kollar from Ocean Conservancy webinar, click here.
To reserve a spot for the Biodiversity and Citizen Science: Explore Your Shore and more! Citizen Science with Dave Wall from National Biodiversity Data Centre webinar, click here.

Dun Laoghaire Harbour Clean-up
2020-08-26 18:00 - 20:00 | Dun Laoghaire, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin, Ireland
On August 26th Clean Coasts are hosting a clean-up of Dun Laoghaire Harbour and it will run from 6.30 pm to 8 pm. The meeting point is in front of the Ferry Terminal in Dún Laoghaire harbour.
Due to covid-19 and contact tracing if you want to attend the beach clean you will have to register. Only people who have registered will be allowed to attend the event and places are limited.
Kit that has been cleaned beforehand will be provided but if you have your own gloves and litter picker please do bring them along.
On arrival please maintain 2 meters distance with further instructions to ensure safety during the event will be given.
If you have any questions, please email slongmuir@eeu.antaisce.org.
Register here.

Beach Clean - Ballgan / Whitestown, Co. Louth
2020-08-22 14:00 - 17:00
Join us for a beach clean at Whitestown / Ballagan on 22 August 2020 at 2 pm.
Meeting Point: Ballagan Road end of Lily Finnegan’s Road.

Sutton Creek Beach Clean
2020-08-19 18:00 - 20:00 | Sutton Creek
On August 19th Clean Coasts are hosting a beach clean that will take place on Sutton Creek and it will run from 6.30 pm to 8 pm. The meeting point is the green area across the road from St Fintan’s Parish church and Santa Sabina school.
Due to covid-19 and contact tracing if you want to attend the beach clean you will have to register. Only people who have registered will be allowed to attend the event and places are limited.
Kit that has been cleaned beforehand will be provided but if you have your own gloves and litter picker please do bring them along.
On arrival please maintain 2 meters distance with further instructions to ensure safety during the event will be given.
If you have any questions, please email rcurtin@eeu.antaisce.org
Register here.

Bull Island Beach Clean
2020-08-12 18:00 - 20:00 | Bull Island
On August 12th, Clean Coasts are hosting a beach clean that will take place on Bull Island and it will run from 6 pm to 8 pm. The meeting point is outside the Interpretive centre.
Due to covid-19 and contact tracing if you want to attend the beach clean you will have to register. Only people who have registered will be allowed to attend the event and places are limited.
Kit that has been cleaned beforehand will be provided but if you have your own gloves and litter picker please do bring them along.
From Dublin City, head in direction of Howth. Shortly after Clontarf, take the second access onto the island. (N.B. Be sure to take the main causeway access road from the mainland rather than the wooden bridge entrance). Once on the causeway, drive right to end of road and park at the roundabout. The Interpretive centre is just there on the right.
On arrival, please maintain 2 meters distance with further instructions to ensure safety during the event will be given.
If you have any questions, please email rcurtin@eeu.antaisce.org.
Register here.

Beach Clean - Termonfeckin / Baltray, Co. Louth
2020-08-11 08:00 - 17:00 | Termonfeckin / Baltray
Join us for a beach clean on Tuesday 11 August 2020 at Termonfeckin / Baltray.
Meeting Point: Termonfeckin beach entrance.
Time: TBA. Details will be given nearer the time.

Check out our Facebook page for more info.

Beach Clean - Rampark, Co. Louth
2020-08-08 13:00 - 15:00 | Rampark, co. Louth
Join us for a beach clean in Rampark, Co. Louth on Saturday 8th August at 1pm. Meeting Point: Eircode A91CD45.
If you are planning to join, please remember:

Keep a 2m distance from other people that do not live with you
Do not collect any discarded PPE items or tissues
Sanitise your hands before and after the beach clean and avoid touching your face
Do not share your clean-up kit and wash it before and after you use it
Can you bring the litter you collected at home to dispose of it correctly, as local authorities are under great pressure at the moment?
Listen to instructions by your group leader. They will also provide you with Clean Coasts bags to use.
Keep a list of attendees – to aid contact tracing if needed

Shelly Banks Beach Clean
2020-08-05 18:00 - 20:00 | Shelly Banks
On August 5th Clean Coasts will be hosting a beach clean that will take place on Shelly Banks beach and it will run from 6.30 pm to 8 pm. The meeting point is Shelly Banks car-park.
Due to Covid-19 and contact tracing if you want to attend the beach clean you will have to register via the tickets link. Only people who have registered will be allowed to attend the event and places are limited.
Kit that has been cleaned beforehand will be provided but if you have your own gloves and litter picker please do bring them along.
GPS coordinates are 53.338417, -6.182530 for the car-park or search Shelly Banks car-park on google maps. Within the car-park there is also an area where you can lock your bike.
On arrival please maintain 2 meters distance with further instructions to ensure safety during the event will be given.
If you have any questions please email rcurtin@eeu.antaisce.org.

Beach Clean - Templetown / Shillinghill, Co. Louth
2020-07-25 13:00 - 15:00 | Templeton, co. Louth
Join us for a beach clean in Templetown / Shillinghill, Co. Louth on Saturday 25th July at 1pm. Meeting Point: Templetown.
If you are planning to join, please remember:

Keep a 2m distance from other people that do not live with you
Do not collect any discarded PPE items or tissues
Sanitise your hands before and after the beach clean and avoid touching your face
Do not share your clean-up kit and wash it before and after you use it
Can you bring the litter you collected at home to dispose of it correctly, as local authorities are under great pressure at the moment?
Listen to instructions by your group leader. They will also provide you with Clean Coasts bags to use.
Keep a list of attendees – to aid contact tracing if needed

Beach Clean - Ballagan / Whitestown, Co. Louth
2020-07-18 13:00 - 15:00 | Balagan/Whitestown, co. Louth
Join us for a beach clean in Ballagan / Whitestown, Co. Louth on Saturday 18th July at 1pm. Meeting Point: Bottom of Ballagan Road.
If you are planning to join, please remember:

Keep a 2m distance from other people that do not live with you
Do not collect any discarded PPE items or tissues
Sanitise your hands before and after the beach clean and avoid touching your face
Do not share your clean-up kit and wash it before and after you use it
Can you bring the litter you collected at home to dispose of it correctly, as local authorities are under great pressure at the moment?
Listen to instructions by your group leader. They will also provide you with Clean Coasts bags to use.
Keep a list of attendees – to aid contact tracing if needed

Beach clean - Annaloughan, Co. Louth
2020-07-11 13:00 - 15:30 | Annaloughan, co. Lough
Join us for a beach clean in Annaloughan, Co. Louth on Saturday 11th July at 1pm. Meeting point: Under bridge facing Fitzgerald’s.
If you are planning to join, please remember:

Keep a 2m distance from other people that do not live with you
Do not collect any discarded PPE items or tissues
Sanitise your hands before and after the beach clean and avoid touching your face
Do not share your clean-up kit and wash it before and after you use it
Can you bring the litter you collected at home to dispose of it correctly, as local authorities are under great pressure at the moment?
Listen to instructions by your group leader. They will also provide you with Clean Coasts bags to use.
Keep a list of attendees – to aid contact tracing if needed

Beach Clean - Ballyness, co. Donegal
2020-07-05 14:00 - 17:00 | Ballyness, Donegal, Ireland
Join us for a beach clean in Ballyness, co. Doneagl on Sunday 5th July at 2pm.

Here are some guidelines from Falcarragh Clean Coasts group who organised the event:
Our first clean-up since the start of the Covid pandemic sees a few changes for our group and its volunteers ;
1. Please bring your own gloves if you have them, we will have disposable gloves and bags will be provided but you are welcome to bring your own.
2. Please DO NOT pick up any PPE ie gloves, masks etc. We have been strongly advised against this.
3. Social distancing guidelines should be observed at all times even though we are outdoors.
4. Please bring your own hand sanitiser.

Moreover:

Keep a 2m distance from other people that do not live with you
Do not collect any discarded PPE items or tissues
Sanitise your hands before and after the beach clean and avoid touching your face
Do not share your clean-up kit and wash it before and after you use it
Can you bring the litter you collected at home to dispose of it correctly, as local authorities are under great pressure at the moment?
Listen to instructions by your group leader. They will also provide you with Clean Coasts bags to use.
Keep a list of attendees – to aid contact tracing if needed

Beach clean - Carlingford, Co. Louth
2020-07-04 10:00 - 13:00 | Carlingford
Join us for a beach clean in Carlingford, co. Louth on Saturday 4th July at 10am. Meeting point is Village Green.

If you are planning to get involved remember:

Keep a 2m distance from other people that do not live with you
Do not collect any discarded PPE items or tissues
Sanitise your hands before and after the beach clean and avoid touching your face
Do not share your clean-up kit and wash it before and after you use it
Can you bring the litter you collected at home to dispose of it correctly, as local authorities are under great pressure at the moment?
Listen to instructions by your group leader. They will also provide you with Clean Coasts bags to use.
Keep a list of attendees – to aid contact tracing if needed

Screening of "Deep Atlantic" & Chat with Ken O'Sullivan - World Oceans Day
2020-06-08 19:00 - 21:00 | Online Event
Join us for a screening of Ken O’Sullivan “Deep Atlantic” followed by a Q&A

About this Event

This #WorldOceansDay dive into the world’s stormiest ocean!
Join us on Monday 8th June at 7pm for a private screening of Ken O’Sullivan’s “Deep Atlantic”.
The screening will be followed by a chat with Ken. Places are limited, so book your spot to avoid disappointment: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/screening-of-deep-atlantic-chat-with-ken-osullivan-world-oceans-day-tickets-108128517306
About Ken O’Sullivan

Ken O’Sullivan is a documentary film-maker, author and ocean conservationist living in Lahinch, Co. Clare. He returned to his native Clare after years of living in the United States, England and mainland Europe, and in 2006 founded Sea Fever Productions. Among his credits are Natural History TV series Farraigí na hÉireann for TG4, Ireland’s Ocean for RTÉ, The Silver Branch for the Irish Film Board as well as work for the BBC and ITV, culminating in 2018’s critically acclaimed Ireland’s Deep Atlantic.
Ken’s recent book documenting his exploration of the North Atlantic ‘STORIES FROM THE DEEP’ received a rapturous response from critics and the public.

Marine Virtual Quiz
2020-06-04 19:30 - 20:00 | Online Event
Thursday night is Quiz Night at Clean Coasts!
Join us for our Marine Virtual Quiz every Thursday Thursday at 7:30pm and put your knowledge of the marine environment, coast and heritage to the test.
The quiz will last approximately 30 minutes and it’s great fun for adults and kids.

Beachcombing in Ireland
2020-06-03 19:00 - 20:00 | Online Event
Beachcombing in Ireland – A look at some of the weird and wonderful items found on our coast

About this Event

What’s the weirdest thing you have ever found on a beach clean? Have you ever found something but had no idea what it was?
On Wednesday, 3rd June 2020, join some of the beachcombers from the east and west of Ireland for a virtual chat and discussion about what is washing up our on shores.
Our speakers – Rosemary Hill, Sean Ferguson & Joan Conaghy – will talk about beach combing and will go through some of the most beautiful and weirdest things they have come across.

Reserve your spot here: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/clean-coasts-beachcombing-in-ireland-tickets-106937916186

Marine Virtual Quiz
2020-05-21 19:30 - 20:00 | Online Event
Thursday night is Quiz Night at Clean Coasts!
Join us for our Marine Virtual Quiz every Thursday Thursday at 7:30pm and put your knowledge of the marine environment, coast and heritage to the test.
The quiz will last approximately 30 minutes and it’s great fun for adults and kids.
Here is a video of our latest virtual quiz:

Minibeasts of the Seashore
2020-05-20 19:00 - 20:00 | Online Event
Identifying the ecology of our foreshore with Lucy Taylor, Author of Irelands Seashore, A Field Guide.

About this Event

Can you tell your whelk from your winkle?
Join us next Wednesday, 20th May, for an interactive Zoom conversation with marine biologist Lucy Taylor. This discussion, accompanied with pictures will give tips on identifying common, and not so common creatures found on Ireland’s foreshore.
Lucy will be able to give information on main species groups and habitats as well as tips on differentiating similar creatures. Attendees will be able to ask questions and submit images of interesting items found on their local beaches.
Find more info on Lucys work on facebook at ‘Shore Life of Ireland’ and on Twitter @lucbuttons

Reserve your ticket here: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/minibeasts-of-the-seashore-tickets-105368457894

Marine Virtual Quiz
2020-05-14 19:30 - 20:00
Thursday night is Quiz Night at Clean Coasts!
Join us for our Marine Virtual Quiz every Thursday Thursday at 7:30pm and put your knowledge of the marine environment, coast and heritage to the test.
The quiz will last approximately 30 minutes and it’s great fun for adults and kids.
Check our previous quiz nights videos here.

How Does Climate Change Impact Coastal Heritage?
2020-05-13 19:00 - 20:00
Join us on Wednesday 13th May at 7 pm for a virtual talk with Sandra Henry from the Cherish Project, as part of our Roadshow Series.
Changes to the Irish climate have been predicted to have significant implications for our built and archaeological heritage. After a short introduction about the work of Clean Coasts, Sandra will be talking on how climate change impacts on coastal heritage.
The talk will last approximately 20 minutes and it will be followed by a quick Q&A session and it will be hosted on Zoom. You have to register to receive the zoom link and it will be sent on the evening of the talk.
About Sandra Henry
Sandra is lead research archaeologist on the EU funded project CHERISH. Sandra’s role involves developing, guiding and initiating the data capture and research agenda of this collaborative project with Wales
Sandra obtained a B.A. degree in archaeology and classical studies from the National University of Ireland, Galway, and an M.A. in maritime archaeology, at the University of Southern Denmark, Esbjerg. Sandra has worked as a maritime archaeologist in various capacities including research, commercially, and public bodies.
Reserve your free ticket HERE

Marine Virtual Quiz
2020-05-07 19:30 - 20:00
Thursday night is Quiz Night at Clean Coasts!
Join us for our Marine Virtual Quiz every Thursday Thursday at 7:30pm and put your knowledge of the marine environment, coast and heritage to the test.
The quiz will last approximately 30 minutes and it’s great fun for adults and kids.
Here is what last week quiz looked like:

Check our previous quiz nights videos here.

Clean Coasts Marine Virtual Quiz
2020-04-30 19:30 - 20:00

A virtual introductory talk about Irish jellyfish with Dr Tom Doyle - SOLD OUT
2020-04-29 19:00 - 19:30
Join us and Dr Tom Doyle for a 30 minute Zoom talk and conversation about Ireland’s jellyfish. Learn to distinguish between the different types such as the lion’s mane, the compass and the Portuguese man o war. Learn about their sting, their jelly bits and their unusual life cycle. And learn about the important roles that they play in our coastal seas. Once the talk is over Tom will answer all your jellyfish questions.
Tom is a marine biologist and lecturer in zoology at University College Cork. He has studied jellyfish for 17 years and is now a world leading expert in his field.
Reserve your ticket here: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/a-virtual-introductory-talk-to-irish-jellyfish-with-dr-tom-doyle-tickets-103323752124
