Clean Coasts

World Environment Day 2017
2017-06-05 | International
2017 theme: reconnecting you to nature.
On 5 June, go outside and show us that you’re #WithNature. Breathe in the beauty and remember that by keeping our planet healthy, we keep ourselves healthy too.

Drumming Circle on the Beach – Kerry
2017-06-05 | Dingle, Dingle, Co. Kerry, Ireland
The tradition of drumming and singing together goes back to the mists of the past and our homo ancestors. In the times of screens, social media, migration, scattered communities, the need for belonging to a group or a tribe calls us again. Drum Circle fulfils that need instantly, you will feel the power of community in action from the very first drum call. Drumming is fun, reduces stress levels, brings people together, creates good memories, and basically is a perfect tool to boost your positive mental health. A drum circle will take place on 2 beaches in the Republic of Ireland, Mayo and Kerry, and a beach in Northern Ireland, and these activities will be followed by a quick beach clean.
There will be a drumming circle event at the Marina in Dingle on Monday 5th June.

Drumming Circle on the Beach – Galway
2017-06-05 | Rinville Beach, Rinville Beach, Oranmore, Co. Galway, Ireland
The tradition of drumming and singing together goes back to the mists of the past and our homo ancestors. In the times of screens, social media, migration, scattered communities, the need for belonging to a group or a tribe calls us again. Drum Circle fulfils that need instantly, you will feel the power of community in action from the very first drum call. Drumming is fun, reduces stress levels, brings people together, creates good memories, and basically is a perfect tool to boost your positive mental health. A drum circle will take place on 2 beaches in the Republic of Ireland, Mayo and Kerry, and a beach in Northern Ireland, and these activities will be followed by a quick beach clean.
There will be a drumming circle event on Rinville Beach, Oranmore Beach on Monday 5th June.

Drumming Circle on the Beach – Mayo
2017-06-05 20:30 - 21:30 UTC | Keel Beach, Keel Beach, Achill Island, Co. Mayo, Ireland
The tradition of drumming and singing together goes back to the mists of the past and our homo ancestors. In the times of screens, social media, migration, scattered communities, the need for belonging to a group or a tribe calls us again. Drum Circle fulfils that need instantly, you will feel the power of community in action from the very first drum call. Drumming is fun, reduces stress levels, brings people together, creates good memories, and basically is a perfect tool to boost your positive mental health. A drum circle will take place on 2 beaches in the Republic of Ireland, Mayo and Kerry, and a beach in Northern Ireland, and these activities will be followed by a quick beach clean.
There will be a drumming circle event on Keel Beach on Achill on Monday 5th June at 8:30pm post beach clean.

Beat the Microbead Day
2017-06-06 | National
Clean Coasts will be holding our annual Beat the Microbead Day on June 6th. Microbeads are tiny particles of plastic are ingredients in thousands of personal care products sold around the world. These microbeads, hardly visible to the naked eye, flow straight from the bathroom drain into the sewage system. Wastewater treatment plants are not designed to filter out microbeads and so they end up in our oceans.
Sea creatures absorb or eat microbeads. These microbeads are passed along the marine food chain. Since humans are ultimately at the top of this food chain, it is likely that we are also absorbing microbeads from the food we eat. Microbeads are not biodegradable and once they enter the marine environment, they are impossible to remove.

Corporate Volunteering Day - Northern Trust
2017-06-06 | Dalkey, Dalkey, Co. Dublin, Ireland
Our Clean Coasts officer, Aidan, is carrying out a corporate volunteering day with Northern Trust 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.

Seaweed in the Kitchen
2017-06-06 18:30 - 20:30 | Third Space Cafe, Aungier Street, Dublin 2, Co. Dublin, Ireland
As part of Coca Clean Coast Week we will be running a ‘Seaweed in The Kitchen’ demonstration evening. We want to introduce you to the wonders of seaweed through cooking and beauty products.
Date: Tuesday 6th June
Doors open: 6pm
Event: 6.30 – 8.30pm
Location: Third Space Cafe Aungier Street, Dublin 2
Fore more information contact Elaine at edoyle@eeu.antaisce.org or 01 4002202

Think Before You Flush Day
2017-06-07 | National
Think Before You Flush is a public awareness campaign about the problem sanitary products and other items can cause in our marine environment and our wastewater systems if they are flushed down the toilet. The campaign is operated by An Taisce’s Clean Coasts programme and is supported by Irish Water. The Think Before You Flush campaign invites you to join us in making small changes in your bathroom behaviour like never using the toilet to dispose of sanitary products.

Marine Litter Talk & Beach Clean – Donegal
2017-06-07 10:00 - 12:00 | Downings Beach, Downings Beach, Downings, Co. Donegal, Ireland
To celebrate Coca-Cola Clean Coasts Week, Clean Coasts Officer for Donegal, Beckey-Finn, will be teaming up with our groups, Downings Tidy Towns and Downings Beach Clean Up , for a talk on marine litter and what we can do in coastal communities to combat the issue followed by a beach clean. The event is open to everyone to attend.
It will take place on Wednesday, June 7th in at 10am at Downings beach. To RSVP or for more information, contact Beckey-Finn at bfbritton@eeu.antaisce.org.

Panel Discussion and Screening – Cork
2017-06-07 19:30 - 21:30 | Royal Cork Yacht Club, Royal Cork Yacht Club, Crosshaven, Co. Cork, Ireland
A collaborative evening event between Clean Coasts & MaREI, to celebrate Clean Coasts Week and the Cork Harbour Festival at 7:30pm at the Royal Cork Yacht Club, Crosshaven to celebrate Clean Coasts Week and the Cork Harbour Festival.
Inspired by the communication methods of yore, Clean Coasts is pleased to host a compelling panel to explore the issue of marine pollution and how Ireland can best position itself for the challenges of living sustainably.
The panel will consist of a variety of people involved with marine litter issues; from researchers, to documentary makers to community influencers and people working on the ground to bring about and encourage positive behaviour change.
The panel will consider the current and projected issues of litter in Ireland and will discuss ways to bring about changes in how we are currently living.
Irish Documentary maker Vincent Hyland will screen his new documentary “Plastics in Paradise” before the panel event.
Following the panel discussions, the audience will be asked to participate in a Cafe Style discussion event – where they will discuss some intriguing questions and problems facing communities in Ireland today. This brain storming session will likely raise even more questions but hopefully some solutions may also be inspired!

World Oceans Day 2017
2017-06-08 | International
World Oceans Day is a global day of ocean celebration and collaboration for a better future. This site serves as the central coordinating platform for World Oceans Day, with free resources and ideas for everyone – no matter where you live – to help expand the reach and impact of World Oceans Day on June 8 and year-round.
Overall theme for World Oceans Day 2017:
Our Oceans, Our Future
Conservation action focus:
Encouraging solutions to plastic pollution and preventing marine litter for a healthier ocean and a better future

13km Wild Atlantic Way Coastal Cleanup – Kerry
2017-06-08 | Dingle, Dingle, Co. Kerry, Ireland
To celebrate our coast for World Oceans Day, Clean Coasts Officer for Kerry is teaming up with our group, Ocean World Dingle for one of Ireland’s biggest C0ca-Cola Clean Coasts Week beach cleans which will take place along the 13km Wild Atlantic Way Dingle Peninsula. Time and meeting point to be confirmed.Gloves, bags and litter pickers will be provided. Please wear clothing suitable for the weather and sensible clothing. All welcome!

Marram Grass Planting – Kerry
2017-06-08 | Ballinskelligs, Ballinskelligs, Ballinskelligs, Co. Kerry, Ireland
Together with one of our local Clean Coasts groups, we will be running a practical marram grass planting workshop at Ballinskelligs beach in Kerry on Thursday 8th June as part of World Oceans Day. It will give those attending a full understanding of how the process is done and also tackle dune erosion at the beach.

10 Mile Wild Atlantic Way Coastal Cleanup – Donegal
2017-06-08 10:30 - 13:00 | Castle Adventure Open Farm, Rossnowlagh Road, Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal, Ireland
To celebrate our coast for World Oceans Day, Clean Coasts Officer for Donegal is teaming up with our group, Creevy Co-op for one of Ireland’s biggest C0ca-Cola Clean Coasts Week beach cleans which will take place along the 10 mileWild Atlantic Way Creevy Shore Walk. We will meet at Castle Adventure Open Farm at 10:30am. Gloves, bags and litter pickers will be provided. Please wear clothing suitable for the weather and sensible clothing. All welcome!

Marram Grass Planting – Sligo
2017-06-09 | Lissadell, Lissadell, Lissadell, Co. Sligo, Ireland
Together with our group, Lissadell Clean Coasts, we will be running a practical marram grass planting workshop at Lissadell beach in Sligo on Friday 9th June. It will give those attending a full understanding of how the process is done and also tackle dune erosion at the beach. Please bring a shovel, bucket and packed lunch as well as suitable clothing for the weather.
For more information, contact Olivia at ojones@eeu.antaisce.org.
Sand dunes act as natural buffers to the forces of the ocean and worth protecting. They are our one of our natural coastal defence mechanisms and protect the land behind the dune area whether agricultural or housing areas. They are also an important habitat for coastal flora and fauna. As part of Clean Coasts Week we will have a stand alone day bringing attention to the importance of sand dune protection, this will be evident on our social media along with several marram grass planting events happening around the country.

Corporate Volunteering Day - SAP
2017-06-09 | Bull Island
Our Clean Coasts officer 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.

Marram Grass Planting – Donegal
2017-06-09 11:00 - 15:00 | Lisfannon Beach, Lisfannon, Co. Donegal, Ireland
Together with our group Buncrana Tidy Towns and Donegal Co. Co. we will be running a practical marram grass planting workshop at Lisfannon beach in Donegal from 11am on Friday 9th June. It will give those attending a full understanding of how the process is done and also tackle dune erosion at the beach. Please bring a shovel, bucket and packed lunch as well as suitable clothing for the weather.
For more information, contact Beckey-Finn at bfbritton@eeu.antaisce.org.
Sand dunes act as natural buffers to the forces of the ocean and worth protecting. They are our one of our natural coastal defence mechanisms and protect the land behind the dune area whether agricultural or housing areas. They are also an important habitat for coastal flora and fauna. As part of Clean Coasts Week we will have a stand alone day bringing attention to the importance of sand dune protection, this will be evident on our social media along with several marram grass planting events happening around the country.

Extreme Clean Day
2017-06-10 | National
CALLING ALL COASTAL OUTDOOR ADVENTURE GROUPS!
Are you part of a water sports or outdoor adventure club? Would you like to incorporate a coastal clean-up into one of your next adventures and also be in with a chance to win a GoPro camera? This year, Clean Coasts are encouraging adventure sports groups to take part in ‘Extreme Clean Day’ on Saturday 10th June. To take part all you have to do is organise an outing somewhere along the Irish coastline, register it with us and clean as you go!
You can register your group for ‘Extreme Clean Day’ on this webpage and in return we will send you out a clean-up kit with gloves, bags, data collection cards, posters and high-vis vests.
We also have 2 GoPro cameras up for grabs for best photo and video taken on the day. Post your images onto our Facebook page by 12 midnight on the 10th June and we will announce the winners the next day!
Please act responsibly and do not take unnecessary risks during this event. Images found to display hazardous behaviour will not be published or entered into our competition.

Celebrate Your Shore – Galway
2017-06-10
We are teaming up with Galway Atlantaquaria for a family event which will include activities such as #2minutebeachclean, disintegration of plastics games, biofacts and rockpooling. Exact time and location will be confirmed shortly.

Yoga on the Beach – Inchydoney, Cork
2017-06-10 10:00 - 11:00 | Inchydoney Beach, Clonakilty, Co. Cork, Ireland
As part of Coca-Cola Clean Coasts Week’s Mindfulness on the Beach Day, join us on Inchydoney beach for a free yoga on the beach at 10am on 10th June which will be followed by an Apple Corporate Volunteering Day. We will also take 2 minutes to give back to our coast with #2minutebeachclean.
To RSVP or for more information, contact Susan at svickers@eeu.antaisce.org.

Photography Competition Launch
2017-06-11 | National
Clean Coasts Love Your Coast Photography Competition will be launched on May 9th. See the Love Your Coast Photography Competition page for all the details.

Seal Release & Beach Clean – Wexford
2017-06-11 13:00 - 15:00 | Dodds Rock Beach, Courtown , Gorey, Co. Wexford, Ireland
Seal Rescue Ireland and Clean Coasts will be hosting a beach clean and seal release at Dodd’s Rock, Kiltennel (just North of Courtown) on Sunday 11th June at 1pm as part of Clean Coast week.

Zumba on the Beach – Kerry
2017-06-11 14:00 - 15:00 | Fenit, Fenit Island, Co. Kerry, Ireland
As part of Coca-Cola Clean Coasts Week’s Mindfulness on the Beach, join us on Fenit beach for a free zumba class on the beach at 2pm on 11th June. We will also take 2 minutes to give back to our coast with #2minutebeachclean.
To RSVP or for more information, contact Susan at svickers@eeu.antaisce.org.

Corporate Volunteering Day - Google
2017-06-16 | Dun Laoghaire, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin, Ireland
Our Clean Coasts officer, Aidan, is carrying out a corporate volunteering day with Google at Dún 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.

Corporate Volunteering Day - Google
2017-06-23 | Dublin
Our Clean Coasts officer, Aidan, is carrying out a corporate volunteering day with Google in 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.

Sea Sessions
2017-06-24 - 2017-06-25 | Main Beach, Main Beach, Bundoran, Co. Donegal, Ireland
Clean Coasts officers will be promoting the protection of our beaches, seas and marine life at Sea Sessions on Main Beach, Bundoran, Co. Donegal this year. Everyone will have the opportunity to do their own #2minutebeachclean, learn more about what they can do to protect the coast as well as be in with a chance to win spot prizes.

Corporate Volunteering Day - Google
2017-06-26 | Killiney Beach, Killiney, Co. Dublin, Ireland
Our Clean Coasts officer, Aidan, is carrying out a corporate volunteering day with Google at 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.

Marram Grass Planting Workshop - Inch, Co. Kerry
2017-07-02 | Inch Beach, Inch Beach, Inch Beach, Co. Kerry, 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.
This workshop will take place at Inch Beach on Sunday 2nd July from
Please bring:

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

Clean Coasts Presents 'Beach Rescue Project' - Strandhill, Co. Sligo
2017-07-08 14:00 - 20:00 | Strandhill, Strandhill, Co. Sligo, Ireland
Clean Coasts and Barefoot Wines are delighted to bring you the ‘Beach Rescue Project’ on the 8th of July in Strandhill, Co. Sligo.
The event is part of Barefoot’s ‘World Beach Rescue Day’, a campaign which has supported over 14,000 volunteers since its launch 11 years ago, in several countries including the US, Mexico and Germany.
The Beach Resuce Project is being held in Ireland for the first time and it aims to create a fun and festive atmosphere whilst drawing attention to coastal issues such as marine litter and dune erosion.
The day’s activities are open to the public and include beach yoga, surfing demos, face-painting, sand sculpting, marram grass planting, ‘Talks in the Park’, and most importantly a Big Beach Clean.
We will also be throwing an after-party in The Strand Bar to thank everyone who takes part in the beach clean. The party will include a BBQ, live music from soul singing sensation Buck Taylor and for those over 18, a free glass of Barefoot wine to toast a job well done!
There will also be plenty of giveaways on the day, including prizes for those who collect the most litter.

Environmental Education Unit’s Summer Meeting
2017-07-20 - 2017-07-21
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.
