Clean Coasts

Clean Coasts Roadshow - East Cork
2017-04-08 10:00 - 12:00 UTC | Garryvoe Hotel, Garryvoe Hotel, Castlemartyr, Co. Cork, Ireland
The Roadshow which is also running in a number of locations nationwide aims to bring together all those with an interest in protecting their local beaches, seas and marine life.
A Cork Stop will be at Garryvoe Hotel, Ballycotton on Saturday 11th March 10am – 12pm
Flavour of speakers:

Proinsias Ó Tuama: Think Before You Flush campaign in Ballycotton Bay

Dr. Ellen McMahon: UCC/MaREI – microplastics

Louise Overy: Dingle Aquarium – jellyfish talk

Kieran Murphy – Water & Communities Officer, Cork

Dr. Ellen McMahon: UCC/MaREI – earth observation data and climate change

Please RSVP by emailing Susan at svickers@eeu.antaisce.org
Refreshments will be served.

Clean Coasts Roadshow - Mayo
2017-04-06 19:30 - 21:30 | GMIT Mayo, Westport Road, Castlebar, Co. Mayo, Ireland
The Roadshow which is also running in a number of locations nationwide aims to bring together all those with an interest in protecting their local beaches, seas and marine life.
A Mayo Stop will be at GMIT Mayo on Thursday 6th April 7:30pm – 21:30pm
Several talks will take place including information on the Clean Coasts programme, marine litter and seaweed identification.
Please RSVP via eventbrite.
Refreshments will be served.

Gormanston Beach Clean
2017-04-01 10:00 - 11:00 | Gormanston Beach, Gormanston Beach, Gormanston, Co. Meath, Ireland
A beach clean of Gormanston beach will take place on Saturday, 1st April with Gormanston Residents Association, Co. Meath from 10am-11am. Our Clean Coasts officer for Meath, Aidan, will be taking part and there to discuss any aspect of the programme.

Clean Coasts Roadshow - Sligo
2017-03-30 19:30 - 21:30 | Hume Hall, IT Sligo, Ash Lane, Sligo, Co. Sligo, Ireland
The Roadshow which is also running in a number of locations nationwide aims to bring together all those with an interest in protecting their local beaches, seas and marine life.
A Sligo Stop will be at Hume Hall, IT Sligo on Thursday 30th March 7:30pm – 21:30pm
Flavour of speakers:

Clean Coasts Programme: Olivia Crossan, Coastal Programme Officer, An Taisce
Microorganisms and Microplastics in the Marine Environment-Yvonne Lang, Sligo IT
Plastic Free Living – Ursula Schweiger, Island View Riding Stables Clean Coasts Group
Mind the Midden – Monitoring the Archaeology of Sligo’s Coastline– Sam Moore, IT Sligo Archaeology dept.
NW Sea Kayak Clean Coasts Group – Martina Butler

Please RSVP via eventbrite.
Refreshments will be served.

Blue Flag and Green Coast Award Conference
2017-03-30 | Dublin
Conference for Local Authorities regarding the Blue Flag and Green Coast Awards covering topics such as water safety, criteria, Clean Coasts initiatives, etc.

Clean Coasts Team Meeting and Training
2017-03-29 | Dublin
The Clean Coasts team will meet today in Dublin to discuss new developments in the programme as well as how to give the best support to local communities and empower them further to protect our beaches, seas and marine life.

Earth Hour
2017-03-25 20:30 - 21:30 | International
WWF’s Earth Hour shows us how each of us can be heroes for our planet, our home. Our actions today can change our tomorrow – together, let’s #ChangeClimateChange

Marram Grass Planting - Strandhill, Sligo
2017-03-25 11:00 - 13:00 | Strandhill, Strandhill, Co. Sligo, Ireland
There will be a marram grass planting training day this Saturday in Strandhill at 11 am (meet at the cannon).
Marram grass planting is a great way to care from our coasts. With more and more marram being trampled in the sand dunes in recent years, planting fresh marram grass is a great way to keep our coastline healthy.
See you there.

Clean Coasts Roadshow - Galway City
2017-03-25 10:00 - 13:00 | Salthill Promenade, Salthill Promenade, Salthill, Galway, Ireland
The Roadshow which is also running in a number of locations nationwide aims to bring together all those with an interest in protecting their local beaches, seas and marine life.
A Galway Stop will be at Salthill Promenade on Saturday 25th March from
The Galway stop of the Clean Coasts Roadshow will be one with a twist and will include outdoor activities and stations with key stakeholders.

Please RSVP by emailing Catríona at ccunningham@eeu.antaisce.org

Earth Hour
2017-03-25 08:30 - 21:30 | International
Join us in celebrating Earth Hour this Saturday by turning your lights off between 8:30pm and 9:30pm!

Marram Grass Planting and Beach Clean - Maghery, Co. Donegal
2017-03-24 12:00 - 14:00 | Ionad An Mhachaire, Maghery, Dungloe, Co. Donegal, Ireland
Our Clean Coasts Group, An Mhacháire Le Chéile Teo, will be hosting a marram grass planting session and beach clean on Friday 24th March from 12pm. Clean Coasts Officer for Donegal, Beckey-Finn, will be attending and giving a short talk beforehand.

Clean Coasts Roadshow - West Cork
2017-03-23 19:00 - 21:00 | Harbour Hotel, Main St, Meenvane, Schull, Co. Cork, Ireland
The Roadshow which is also running in a number of locations nationwide aims to bring together all those with an interest in protecting their local beaches, seas and marine life.
A Cork Stop will be at Harbour Hotel, Schull on Thursday 23rd March 7pm – 9pm
Flavour of speakers:

Caroline Casey: Irish Water Safety – water safety and jellyfish

Dr. Ellen McMahon: UCC/MaREI – microplastics

Kieran Murphy – Water & Communities Officer, Cork

Dr. Sophie Power: UCC/MaREI – earth observation data and climate changege

Please RSVP by emailing Susan at svickers@eeu.antaisce.org
Refreshments will be served.

Walk For Water with Green-Schools
2017-03-22 | Glendalough, Glendalough, Glendalough, Co. Wicklow, Ireland
To help celebrate World Water Day, some of the Clean Coasts team will be joining Green-Shools Walk for Water event at Glendalough, Co. Wicklow today.

World Water Day
2017-03-22 | International
It’s World Water Day and there is lots you can do to celebrate this day with us:

Do a #2minutebeachclean or #2minutestreetclean to help protect your local waterways.
Make a commitment to your local coastline by becoming a Clean Coasts Group.
With this year’s theme being wastewater, support our Think Before You Flush campaign.
Spend some time near some water near you!

Clean Coasts Roadshow - Fingal
2017-03-21 18:45 - 20:45 | The Grand Hotel Malahide, Grove Rd, Malahide, Co. Dublin, Ireland
The Roadshow which is also running in a number of locations nationwide aims to bring together all those with an interest in protecting their local beaches, seas and marine life.
A Fingal Stop will be at The Grand Hotel Malahide on Tuesday 21st March 6:45pm – 8:45pm
This event is co-hosted by the Fingal County Council and is a great networking opportunity for your Clean Coasts group. There will be various speakers including the Portmarnock Beach Cleancoast committee and some other groups in Fingal as well as a chance to network over tea and coffee.
Please RSVP by emailing Brendan at bokane@eeu.antaisce.org

Bull Island Action Group Beach Clean & UCD Upcyle Workshop
2017-03-18 11:00 - 15:00
Clean Coasts today will team up with Bull Island Action Group and UCD to carry out a beach clean and upcycle workshop at the Interpretive Center Bull Island from 11am to 3pm. Marine litter items collected during the beach clean will be used in the upcycle workshop to turn them into useful products for the group and community.

Clean Coasts Roadshow - Milltown Malbay, Co. Clare
2017-03-08 18:00 - 20:00 | Lifesaving Training Centre, Milltown Malby, Co. Clare, Ireland
The Roadshow which is also running in a number of locations nationwide aims to bring together all those with an interest in protecting their local beaches, seas and marine life.
A Clare Stop will be at the Lifesaving Training Centre, Milltown Malbay on Wednesday 8th March, 6pm – 8pm.
Flavour of speakers:

Clare Co. Co. – coastal management.
Clare McGrath – water safety.
John Symes – microplastics.
David English – either marine pollution or jellyfish.
Ruairí O’Conchuir – Water & Communities Officer.
Liam McNamara – Clean Coasts Group & beachcombing.

Please RSVP by emailing Susan at svickers@eeu.antaisce.org
Refreshments will be served.

International Women's Day
2017-03-08
A big shout out to all the amazing women working to protect our beaches, seas and marine life on International Womens Day!

Clean Coasts Roadshow - Bray, Co. Wicklow
2017-03-04 13:30 - 15:30 | Martello Hotel, Strand Road, Bray, Co. Wicklow, Ireland
The Roadshow which is also running in a number of locations nationwide aims to bring together all those with an interest in protecting their local beaches, seas and marine life.
A Wicklow Stop will be at Martello Hotel on Strand Road, Bray on Saturday 4th March from 1:30pm
Clean Coasts and Bray Coastcare Group are coming together for this 10 year anniversary appreciation event.
Agenda
There will be 8 stalls with information and a representative from each group from 1.30-2.15pm.
At 2.15pm there will be short presentations from each group.
There will be a special VIP guest of honour in attendance.
Participating groups are:

Bray Coastcare Group
Bray Tidy Towns
Bray Sea Life Centre
Wicklow County Council
Common Ground
Marine Dimensions
An Taisce’s Clean Coasts.

Please RSVP by emailing Aidan at agray@eeu.antaisce.org
Complimentary finger food and tea/coffee provided by the Duggan family and the Martello Bar and Hotel.

Clean Coasts Roadshow - Tralee
2017-03-04 10:00 - 12:00 | Tralee Wetlands Centre, Ballyard Rd, Ballyard, Tralee, Co. Kerry, Ireland
The Clean Coasts Roadshow is a series of events for coastal communities which take place all around the coast of Ireland. Clean Coasts Officer for Kerry, Susan, will be holding a Roadshow stop at the Tralee Wetlands Centre from 10am to 12pm on 4th March.
For more information or if you would like to attend, you can email Susan.

Clean Coasts Roadshow - Wexford
2017-02-28 18:45 - 20:45 | Talbot Hotel, The Quay, Whitewell, Wexford, Co. Wexford, Y35 FP9P, Ireland
The Roadshow which is also running in a number of locations nationwide aims to bring together all those with an interest in protecting their local beaches, seas and marine life.
A Wexford Stop will be at Talbot Hotel on Tuesday 28th February 6:45pm – 8:45pm in conjunction with Wexford County Council
Flavour of speakers:

Clean Coasts; What’s it all about…
Cliona Connolly, Wexford County Council
Julie Robertson, Poulshone Coastcare Group • Niall Roche, Hooked Kite Surfing
Ivan Donoghue, Wexford Sub Aqua Club

Please RSVP by emailing Brendan at bokane@eeu.antaisce.org
Refreshments will be served.

Dodder Action Group Clean-up
2017-02-25 11:00 - 13:00 | Packhorse Bridge, Packhorse Bridge, Milltown, Dublin, Ireland
Clean Coasts officer for Dublin, Brendan, will be attending the Dodder Action Group’s clean-up on Saturday, 25th February from 11am to 1pm. Meet Packhorse Bridge, Milltown, access via Riverside Cottages off Lower Dundrum Road.
Come for as little or long as you like we have gear but bring gloves and pickers and boots/waders if you have them.

Marram Grass Transplanting Course - Carrickfinn
2017-02-24 10:00 - 14:30 | Carrickfinn, Co. Donegal, Ireland
Donegal Co. Co. will be holding a marram grass planting course at dune areas badly affected by erosion at Carrickfinn beach in association with Clean Coasts. Clean Coasts Officer for Donegal, Beckey-Finn will be on hand to guide and support those attending.
Everyone who is able for some hard work or interested in dune erosion and marram grass planting is welcome to take part.
More information:
Marram Grass, Ammophila arenaria, is the major dune building plant in Ireland. This sand trapping grass can not only help dune systems maintain their positions but reduce blowouts and consolidate areas of loose sands. This practical training workshop will develop skills around; when and how to transplant, sources of supply, correct technique and spacing considerations.
Course Programme
10.00am Arrival & registration
10.15am Tool talk & practical session
12.00pm Lunch
12.30pm Marram Grass transplanting
2.30pm Overview, evaluation & finish

What to bring

Packed lunch- warm & cold drinks. We will be having lunch outside.
Appropriate clothing for the weather/practical session and sturdy boots.
A spade/trowel.
Secateurs/strong scissors.

Getting there
Carrickfinn, Kincasslagh, Letterkenny, Co.Donegal

Who's Who on Inishowen Rivers
2017-02-22 18:00 - 21:00 | An Grianán Hotel, Burt, Co. Donegal, Ireland
Clean Coasts Officer for Donegal, Beckey-Finn, will be attending the Who’s Who on Inishowen Rivers event on 22nd February from 6pm to 9pm at An Grianán Hotel, Burt. We will provide information to others on the role and responsibilities of Clean Coasts organisation to Inishowen Rivers.
A number of short presentations will be given followed by a Q & A session and the event will give attendees the opportunity to find out more about the management of rivers in Inishowen.
Register here: www.eventbrite.ie/e/whos-who-on-inishowen-rivers-tickets-31535342057

Corporate Volunteering Day - Salesforce
2017-02-22 | Poolbeg, Poolbeg, Dublin, Co. Dublin, Ireland
Our Clean Coasts officer based in Dublin, Brendan, is carrying out a corporate volunteering day with Salesforce at Poolbeg, 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.

International Tourist Guide Day Beach Clean
2017-02-21 14:00 - 16:00 | Killiney Beach, Killiney, Co. Dublin, Ireland
Clean Coasts officer for Dublin, Brendan, will be hosting a beach clean at Killiney beach, Dublin to celebrate International Tourist Guide Day from 2pm to 4pm on 21st February.
The meeting point will be at the car park next to the Dart station. Gloves and bags will be provided.

Fanore Beach Clean
2017-02-21 | Fanore Beach, Fanore, Co. Clare, Ireland
Clean Coasts Group, Burrenbeo Conservation Volunteers will be carrying out a beach clean at Fanore on 21st February. Clean Coasts Officer for Clare, Susan will be attending the clean. It is supported by Clean Coasts and Clare Co. Co.
Everyone is welcome to attend. Gloves and bags will be provided but if you can bring your own please do so to make sure there is enough for everyone.

Bull Island Action Group Beach Clean
2017-02-18 | Bull Island
Clean Coasts officer for Dublin, Brendan, will be attending Bull Island Action Group’s beach clean today. If you wish to attend please feel free to contact him for further information (details below).
Gloves and bags will be provided and all are welcome.

2017 Irish Cruising Conference
2017-02-18 | Port of Cork, Port Of Cork Custom House Street, Cork, Co. Cork, Ireland
Clean Coasts Officer, Susan, and Coastal Communities Manager, Sinead, will be attending the 2017 Irish Cruising Conference on 18th February in Cork to promote protecting Ireland’s beaches, seas and marine life as well as our various campaigns.
More information: www.sailing.ie/2017-cruising-conference/.

Clean Coasts Roadshow and Volunteering Fair - Tralee IT
2017-02-16 13:00 - 14:00 | Tralee IT, North Campus, Tralee IT, Co. Kerry, Ireland
The Clean Coasts Roadshow is a series of events for coastal communities which take place all around the coast of Ireland. Clean Coasts Officer for Kerry, Susan, will be holding a Roadshow stop on the North Campus at Tralee IT from 1pm to 2pm on 16th February as part of their Volunteering Fair.
For more information or if you would like to attend, you can email Susan.
