Clean Coasts

Brittas Bay (South) Beach Clean
2020-03-08 11:00 - 12:30 UTC | Brittas Bay, Brittas Bay, Co. Wicklow, Ireland
Come and join us on Sunday March 8th at Brittas Bay Car Park (South) at 11am for a beach clean.
Kit will be provided!
All welcome.

Wicklow Clean Coasts Roadshow 2020
2020-03-09 18:30 - 20:30 | The Bridge Tavern
The Clean Coasts Roadshow is a series of talks and events for coastal & river communities which take place all around Ireland. It aims to bring together those with an interest in protecting and caring for our waterways, coastline, seas, ocean & marine life.
The focus of this event will be coastal water quality and the impacts of climate change on coastal heritage. On the night there will be an introductory talk from Clean Coasts with the following guest speakers:
Jenny Lawlor – Irish Water Senior Communications Officer
Kieren Craven – Cherish Project Co-ordinator, Geological Survey Ireland.
Talk is hosted by Irish Water as part of their Think Before You Flush campaign www.thinkbeforeyouflush.org

West Cork Clean Coasts Roadshow 2020
2020-03-10 18:00 - 20:00 | Schull Harbour hotel
The Clean Coasts Roadshow is a series of talks and workshops taking place all along the coast of Ireland.
Where: Schull Harbour Hotel, Schull, Co. Cork
When: Tuesday, 10th March, 6pm-8pm
The focus of this event will be coastal and riverine water quality. Please see the poster below for more information.

Fingal Clean Coasts Roadshow 2020 - Marram Grass Planting Workshop
2020-03-14 11:00 - 13:00 | Portmarnock
Clean Coasts in conjunction with Portmarnock Community Association are hosting marram grass planting workshop. It will take place on the 14th March from 11 am to 1 pm. Marram grass help mitigate coastal erosion on beaches backed by sand dune systems.
Meeting point is the South car-park of Portmarnock beach. Tools will be provided but if you have a spade or shovel please bring it along. Please wear warm clothing.
If you have any queries please contact rcurtin@eeu.antaisce.org.

Monthly Beach Clean - Youghal
2020-03-14 14:00 - 15:00 | Youghal Front Strand, Ireland
Meet at Front Strand at wall near the 4th breaker.
Please join us for our Monthly beach clean of Youghal’s beaches Front Strand, Claycastle, Redbarn etc. We meet once a month for an hour all are welcome. We have bags and gloves. Dress for the weather.

Beach Clean-up Ballyness Pier
2020-03-15 14:00 - 15:00 | Ballyness, Donegal, Ireland
Come along to our first Beach Clean-up of 2020.
Sunday 15th March @ 2pm.
Ballyness Pier.
After a stormy winter there will be plenty to do! So all help is greatly appreciated to keep our beaches clean and safe.
Please wear appropriate clothing and keep an eye on this page for any further updates.
Bags, gloves etc. are provided.

Clean Coasts Roadshow at Doolin Surf Festival
2020-03-22 12:00 - 14:30 | Hotel Doolin
Panel Discussion
For this event, we are delighted to bring you:
Eoin McCarthy Deering – Doctor at Sligo General Hospital
Eoin is a well known surfer and is interested in health matters which relating to sustained exposure to ocean conditions.
Cathal Brody – Chartered Environmental Scientist, Clare County Council
Ollie O’Flaherty – Big wave Surfer and Water Quality Advocate
Dave Flynn – Civil engineer and Chairperson of West Coast Surf Club.

Online Screening of The Story of Plastic
2020-04-22 20:00 - 21:30 | Co. Sligo
As part of this year’s Earth Day Celebration, Clean Coasts are hosting the Irish premiere of the online screening of the new documentary “The Story of Plastic”. The documentary looks at the environmental damage and human rights abuses that occur throughout the lifecycle of plastic and what companies, countries, and people do to fix the issues. This documentary is from the same organisation who brought us the brilliant ‘Story of Stuff’.
It takes place on the 22nd of April from 8 pm to 9.30 pm. The documentary running time is 1h 35m, minutes and we have an optional short questions and answers session at the end.
Places are limited due to licensing, so you do need to register on Eventbrite link for screening.
https://bit.ly/2VkTs2O
Once you have registered, on the 22nd April at 7.50 pm you will be sent the link to view the documentary via Eventbrite.

Clean Coasts Marine Virtual Quiz
2020-04-23 19:30 - 20:00 | Co. Sligo
Join us for our third Marine Virtual Quiz this Thursday at 7:30pm from the comfort of your own home.
The quiz will last approximately 30 minutes and it’s great fun for adults and kids.
To join you will simply need to tune in on our Facebook Live.

A virtual introductory talk about Irish jellyfish with Dr Tom Doyle - SOLD OUT
2020-04-29 19:00 - 19:30 | Co. Sligo
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

Clean Coasts Marine Virtual Quiz
2020-04-30 19:30 - 20:00 | Co. Sligo
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.

Marine Virtual Quiz
2020-05-07 19:30 - 20:00 | Co. Sligo
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.

How Does Climate Change Impact Coastal Heritage?
2020-05-13 19:00 - 20:00 | Co. Sligo
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
2020-05-14 19:30 - 20:00 | Co. Sligo
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.

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
2020-05-21 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:

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
2020-06-04 19:30 - 20:00 | Online Event

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.

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

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 - 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 - 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 - 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

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 - 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

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.

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.

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.

Beach Clean - Ballgan / Whitestown, Co. Louth
2020-08-22 14:00 - 17:00 | Co. Sligo
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.
