Clean Coasts

Keep Cruit Island Clean - Beach Clean
2017-05-07 12:00 - 14:00 UTC | Cruit Island, Cruit Island Bridge, Cruit Island, Co. Donegal, Ireland
Clean Coasts officer for Donegal, Beckey-Finn, will be joining our Clean Coasts Group, Keep Cruit Island Clean, for a beach clean on Cruit Island, Co. Donegal on Sunday 7th May from 12pm. All are welcome to join the clean-up which will cover several beaches and coastal areas. Gloves and bags will be provided. The meeting point will be the bridge on to Cruit Island.

Corporate Volunteering Day - Salesforce
2017-05-05 | Bull Island
Our Clean Coasts officer, Aidan, is carrying out a corporate volunteering day with Salesforce 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 - Salesforce
2017-05-05 | Bull Island
Our Clean Coasts officer for Dublin, Aidan, is carrying out a corporate volunteering day with Salesforce 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.

Clean Coasts Roadshow - Tramore, Co. Waterford
2017-05-04 18:00 - 20:00 | National Lifeguard Training Centre, Tramore, Co. Waterford, 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 Waterford Stop will be at National Lifeguard Training Centre, Tramore on Thursday 4th May from 6pm
Flavour of speakers:

Camilla Tunney: Clean Coasts – What it’s all about
Ella Ryan: Waterford City & County Council
Andrew Doherty: Cheekpoint & Faithlegg Dev. Group
Martin Cullinane: T-Bay Surf Ecology Talks
Anne Cheasty: Tramore Tidy Towns
Senator Grace O’Sullivan: Microplastics

Please RSVP by emailing Camilla at ctunney@eeu.antaisce.org

Corporate Volunteering Day - Salesforce
2017-05-03 | Dalkey, Dalkey, Co. Dublin, Ireland
Our Clean Coasts officer, Aidan, is carrying out a corporate volunteering day with Salesforce at 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.

Registration for Coca-Cola Clean Coasts Week Open
2017-05-02 | National
Coca-Cola Clean Coasts Week is taking place from 2nd to 11th June all over Ireland. Join us by registering your beach clean on Clean Coasts website, and receive your free Beach Clean pack – http://cleancoasts.org/our-initiatives/clean-coasts-week/
Each year millions of tonnes of marine litter enter our seas and oceans, resulting in environmental, economic, health and aesthetic challenges. Clean Coasts are inviting volunteers to join this coastal clean-up helping remove marine litter from our beautiful coastline and in turn protecting our coastal habitats and marine life.
In 2016, over 140 events were organise as part of Coca-Cola Clean Coasts Week, which included beach cleans, wildlife/marine litter talks, an open air film screening and yoga on the beach. We are currently planning many coastal celebration events to run alongside beach cleans throughout the country. A calendar of coastal celebration events for Coca-Cola Clean Coasts Week 2017 will be added to the webpage.

Clean Coasts Roadshow - Bundoran, Co. Donegal
2017-04-28 14:00 - 15:30 | Sports Hall, Magh Ene College, Bundoran, Co. Donegal, 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 Donegal Stop will be at Sports Hall, Magh Ene College, Bundoran on Friday 28th April 2pm – 3:30pm
Flavour of speakers:

Shane Smyth: Bundoran Tidy Towns

NC Britton: Ocean Wellbeing

TY litter video premiere

Beckey-Finn Britton: Clean Coasts programme

Conor Maguire: XXL nominated big wave surfer

Gary Tyrrell: Neat Streets programme

Magh Ene College Green-Schools Committee

Please RSVP by emailing Beckey-Finn at bfbritton@eeu.antaisce.org

Clean Coasts Roadshow - Ceathrú Rua, Connemara
2017-04-25 18:00 - 19:00 | Leabharlann na Ceathrú Rua, Ceathrú Rua, Connemara, Galway, Ireland
Seó Bóthair Cóstaí Glana i Leabharlann na Ceathrú Rua
Tá áthas ar Chóstaí Glana, na Seónna Bóthair Cóstaí Glana a fhógairt, a bheidh ar siúl in áiteanna difriúla timpeall chósta na hÉireann.
Tá na Seónna Bóthair seo ag iarraidh na daoine go léir a bhfuil spéis acu ina dtránna áitiúla, farraigí agus saol mara a chaomhnú, a bhailiú le chéile.
Beidh an seó seo ar siúl i gConamara ar an Mháirt, an 25ú d’Aibreán ó 6-7pm i leabharlann na Ceathrú Rua
Beidh na cainteoirí thíosluaite ag freastal ar an seó:

Séamus Breathnach ó Bhord Iascaigh Mhara
Padraic de Bhaldraithe ó Irish Whale and Dolphin Group
Caitríona Ní Chuinneagáin ó Chóstaí Glana
Catherine Seale, Communities Water Officer

Earth Day
2017-04-22 | International

Marram Grass Planting Workshop - Lisfannon, Co. Donegal
2017-04-10 10:00 - 12:00 | Lisfannon Beach, Lisfannon, Co. Donegal, Ireland
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. As part of the workshop a section of the Fintra dunes will be replanted.
This workshop will take place at Lisfannon Beach in association with Donegal County Council and Buncrana Tidy Towns on Monday 10th April from 10am
Please bring:

Appropriate clothing for the weather/practical session and sturdy boots.
A spade/trowel.
A large bucket

Clean Coasts Roadshow - Buncrana, Donegal Stop
2017-04-08 14:00 - 22:00 | The Shorefront, Buncrana, Co. Donegal, 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 Donegal Stop will be at Buncrana on Saturday 8th April 2pm – 10pm
This Roadshow will be a combination of #2minutebeachclean inspired workshops which will see groups do a small beach clean, explore the seashore as well as a talks on all things Clean Coasts as part of Féile Dóchas.

Clean Coasts Roadshow - East Cork
2017-04-08 10:00 - 12:00 | 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.
