Clean Coasts

Sandymount Beach Clean Information Evening
2016-03-01 19:30 - 20:30 UTC | Christ Church Hall, Sandymount Green, Sandymount, Dublin, D4, Ireland
Our Clean Coasts group, Sandymount Beach Clean Up Group, has held several clean ups over the past couple of years. They would now love to see more involvement from the local community. Be proud of your lovely local Sandymount coastline, do your part in keeping it clean and organizing fun coastal events!
Sandymount Beach Clean invites you to an information evening on:
Tuesday, March 1st 2016
7.30pm – 8.30pm
Christ Church Hall, Sandymount Green.
Sandymount, D4.
We will share on our experiences of tackling beach litter, and will be joined by Clean Coasts officer for Dublin, Aidan, to speak about An Taisce’s Clean Coasts programme.
All are welcome.
For more information, email sandymountbeachclean@gmail.com

Green-Schools Ambassador Programme - Water Theme
2016-03-03 | Co. Dublin
Green-Schools are running its first Ambassador Programme in partnership with Irish Water this year. The programme is taking place during engineers week, is aimed at secondary school students (all ages) and is on the water theme.
Clean Coasts Officer, Sandy, will be speaking at Cork event.

Bull Island Cleanup with Teagasc Horticulture Students
2016-03-03 | Bull Island
Horticulture students from Teagasc College in Glasnevin recently helped tidy up the beach and salt marsh at Bull Island.
The 12 students, along with Aidan Gray from Clean Coasts, collected over 30 bags of rubbish from the island’s beach, weighing in at 168kg.
– See more at: dublinpeople.com

Green-Schools Ambassador Programme - Water Theme
2016-03-04 | Co. Dublin
Green-Schools are running its first Ambassador Programme in partnership with Irish Water this year. The programme is taking place during engineers week, is aimed at secondary school students (all ages) and is on the water theme.
Clean Coasts Officer, Susan, will be speaking at Limerick event.

Corporate Volunteering Day - Salesforce and Dalkey TT
2016-03-04 | Co. Dublin
Our Clean Coasts officer for Dublin, Aidan, is carrying out a corporate volunteering day with Salesforce at Dillons Park, Co Dublin. The day will include a marine litter survey and beach clean as other biodiversity and team building activities. This day will also include work with local Clean Coasts Group Dalkey Tidy Towns.
If you are interested in our Corporate Volunteering initiative please check out our page or contact us for more details.

Corporate Volunteering Day - Salesforce
2016-03-10 | Co. Dublin
Our Clean Coasts officer for Dublin, Aidan, is carrying out a corporate volunteering day with Salesforce at Poolbeg, Co Dublin. The day will include a marine litter survey and beach clean 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 - Maharees
2016-03-12 11:00 - 13:00 | Co. Dublin
Clean Coasts Officer for Kerry, Susan, will be leading a marram grass planting session with our Clean Coasts Group in Maharess. It’s to target an area of dune erosion that was more hit by the storms in early February. It’s also to highlight erosion in the area, to show people one of the ways to deal with it and to prevent people from using this particular area as a walk through in order to protect the dune ecosystem.
For more information on marram grass planting as a natural coastal defence see our practical guide here.

Clean Coasts Roadshow - East Cork
2016-03-12 14:00 - 16:00 | 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.
It will be at Garryvoe Hotel, Castlemartyr, Co. Cork on Saturday 12th March, 2pm – 4pm

Sandy McGroarty, Coastal Programme Officer, An Taisce – Clean Coasts Programme & Marine Litter talk
Cork County Council: Water Quality and Community Engagement
Local Clean Coasts groups
Proinsias Ó’Tuama: Ballynamona Clean Coasts
Kevin Motherway, Environmental Scientist
Irish Water: Local Waste Water Treatment

Please RSVP by emailing Sandy at smcgroarty@eeu.antaisce.org
Refreshments will be served

Beach Clean with a Seal Release - Dodds Rock
2016-03-13 10:00 - 12:00 | Dodds Rock Beach, Courtown , Gorey, Co. Wexford, Ireland
Beach Clean with a Seal Release!
Join us and Seal Rescue Ireland Centre on Sunday 13th March at 10am for our Beach Clean Up followed by the release of our 2 beautiful girls Emma Frost & Amber.
All the fun will take place at Dodds Rock just a short Drive from the Seal Rescue Ireland Centre.

Hope to see you all there!

Corporate Volunteering Day - Salesforce
2016-03-14 | Co. Dublin
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 marine litter survey and beach clean 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.

St. Patrick's Day
2016-03-17 | Co. Dublin

Earth Hour
2016-03-19 20:30 - 21:30 | Co. Dublin
Earth Hour is a worldwide grassroots movement uniting people to protect the planet, and is organised by WWF. Engaging a massive mainstream community on a broad range of environmental issues, Earth Hour was famously started as a lights-off event in Sydney, Australia in 2007. Since then it has grown to engage more than 7000 cities and towns worldwide, and the one-hour event continues to remain the key driver of the now larger movement.

World Water Day
2016-03-22 | Co. Dublin
World Water Day is held annually on 22 March as a means of focusing attention on the importance of freshwater and advocating for the sustainable management of freshwater resources.
An international day to celebrate freshwater was recommended at the 1992 United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED). The United Nations General Assembly responded by designating 22 March 1993 as the first World Water Day.
In 2016, the theme is “Water and Jobs.”

Clean Coasts Roadshow - Castlegregory, Co. Kerry
2016-03-23 19:00 - 21:30 | Castlegregory Community Centre, Castlegregory, Co. Kerry, Ireland
Clean Coasts are delighted to host a Clean Coasts Marine Seminar Roadshow in Castlegregory. 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.
The event will include talks and discussions on the coastal environment;

Clean Coasts – Marine Litter & Pollution
Wild Atlantic Way – Coastal Tourism
National Parks & Wildlife Service – Marine Ecology
Mara Beo – Marine / Coastal Wildlife
Tralee Bay Wetlands Centre – Marine Legislation & Directives
Kerry County Council – Water Quality &Tourism

The event will take place on Wednesday March 23rd 7pm – 9.30pm
at the Community Centre in Castlegregory
Light refreshments will be served.

Corporate Volunteering Day - Salesforce
2016-03-24 | Co. Dublin
Our Clean Coasts officer, Brendan, is carrying out a corporate volunteering day with Salesforce at Dun Laoghaire, Co Dublin. The day will include a marine litter survey and beach clean 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.

Easter
2016-03-27 | Co. Dublin

Think Before You Flush Action Day
2016-03-29 21:00 | Eyre Square Shopping Centre, Eyre Square, Galway City, Co. Galway, Ireland
Clean Coasts officer for Galway City, Beckey-Finn, will be doing an action day at the Eyre Square Shopping Centre in Galway City from 9am to 5pm. Pop by to learn more about the initiative and also to pick up some free infographics for your home, business or school!

Clean Coasts Roadshow - Galway City
2016-03-31 18:30 - 20:30 | Galway 2020 Community Hub, Unit 15 The Cornstore, Middle Street, Galway City, Co. Galway, Ireland
Clean Coasts are delighted to announce the Clean Coasts Roadshow which will be running at various locations around the coast of Ireland. It aims to bring together all those with an interest in protecting their local beaches, seas and marine life.
The Galway City Stop will take place on Thursday 31st March at Galway 2020 Community Hub from 6:30pm.
A flavour of some of the speakers:

Wild Atlantic Way Officer
Dr. Noirin Burke of Clean Coasts Group Galway Atlantaquaria
Annabel Ftizgerald, Irish Water
Clean Coasts Group NUIG-GMIT Sub Aqua
Beckey-Finn Britton of Clean Coasts

Galway 2020 Community Hub, Unit 15 The Cornstore, Middle Street On Thursday March 31st at 6:30pm
Light refreshments will be served.
Please RSVP by Eventbrite or by contacting Beckey-Finn at bfbritton@eeu.antaisce.org

Corporate Volunteering Day - Salesforce, Killiney Beach
2016-04-01 | Killiney Beach, Killiney, Co. Dublin, Ireland
Our Clean Coasts officer based in Dublin, Brendan, is carrying out a corporate volunteering day with Salesforce at Killiney Beach, Co Dublin. The day will include a marine litter survey and beach clean 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 - Inis Oírr, Aran Islands
2016-04-05 14:00 - 16:00 | Inis Oírr, Inis Oírr, Co. Galway, Ireland
Clean Coasts are delighted to announce the Clean Coasts Roadshow which will be running at various locations around the coast of Ireland. It aims to bring together all those with an interest in protecting their local beaches, seas and marine life.
The Aran Islands Stop will take place on Tuesday 5th April on Inis Oírr from 2pm.
A flavour of the speakers:

Michael Fitzsimmons, Wild Atlantic Way Officer
Beckey-Finn Britton of Clean Coasts
AranLIFE (walk and talk)
Local Clean Coasts groups

Light refreshments will be served.
Please RSVP by Eventbrite or by contacting Beckey-Finn at bfbritton@eeu.antaisce.org

Clean Coasts Roadshow - Clonakilty
2016-04-05 19:00 - 21:00 | West Cork Development Partnership Offices, West Cork Technology Park, Clonakilty, Co. Cork, Ireland
Clean Coasts are delighted to host a Clean Coasts Marine Seminar Roadshow in Clonakilty. 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.
The event will include talks from local Clean Coasts groups and discussions on the coastal environment. A sample of some of the presentations:
• Sandy McGroarty: Clean Coasts & Marine Litter
• Cork County Council: Water Quality & Community Engagement • Clean Coasts groups
• Catherine Barrett: Fishing For Litter, BIM
• Josephine O’Driscoll: Wild Atlantic Way, Fáilte Ireland
• Eimear Cusack: Circular Oceans, Macroom E
• Irish Water: Local Waste Water Treatment
The event will take place on Tuesday 5th April from 7-9pm in the West Cork Development Partnership offices, West Cork Technology Park, Clonakilty, Co. Cork.
Free Event, ALL WELCOME !

Clean Coasts Roadshow - Lahinch
2016-04-07 20:00 - 21:30 | Lahinch Sea World, Lahinch, Co. Clare, Ireland
Clean Coasts are delighted to announce the Clean Coasts Roadshow which will be running at various locations around the coast of Ireland. It aims to bring together all those with an interest in protecting their local beaches, seas and marine life.
A Clare Stop will take place on Thursday 7th April at the Lahinch Sea World, Lahinch from 8pm to 9:30pm.
A flavour of some of the speakers:

Wild Atlantic Way Officer
Clare County Council
Susan Vickers, Clean Coasts Officer for Clare
Marine/Coastal Ecology expert
Local Clean Coasts Volunteering Groups

Lahinch Sea World, Lahinch, Co. Clare On Thursday 7th April at 8pm
Light refreshments will be served.

Laytown Clean-up
2016-04-08 10:00 - 13:00 | Laytown, Laytown, Co. Meath, Ireland
Clean Coasts officer for Meath, Aidan, will be attending a clean-up at Laytown which will take place from 10am to 1pm on Friday 8th April with local Clean Coasts Volunteering groups.

Sandymount Beach Clean
2016-04-09 11:00 - 13:00 | Sandymount Beach, Sandymount, Dublin, Co. Dublin, Ireland
Clean Coasts officer for Dublin, Aidan, will be attending a beach clean at Sandymount, Dublin which will take place from 11am to 1pm on Saturday 9th April with local Clean Coasts Volunteering groups.

Clean Coasts Team Training Session
2016-04-13 - 2016-04-14 | Co. Dublin
The Clean Coasts team will gather for a 2 day training session in Dublin covering topics such as communication, seashore safaris, team building exercises, beach activities and marram grass planting. These skills will help us to keep engaging our volunteers in protecting our beaches, seas and marine life in new and fun ways.

Sea Bird Walk and Talk with Galway Atlantaquaria
2016-04-16 10:30 - 12:00 | Galway Atlantaquaria, Salthill, Galway, Co. Galway, Ireland
Clean Coasts officer for Galway, Beckey-Finn, will be attending the launch of Galway Atlantaquaria’s new sea bird exhibit as well as participating in their free sea bird walk and talk.

Stop Litter Now! Summit 2016
2016-04-19 - 2016-04-20 | Co. Dublin
Coastal Communities Manager, Sinead, will be attending this year’s Stop Litter Now! Summit in Brussels.
Sharing Responsibility For Litter Prevention In Europe
The Stop Litter Now! Summit 2016 couldn’t be more timely! The European Commission’s comprehensive proposals to establish shared responsibility for litter and prevention of littering are being examined by the European Parliament and the Council of Ministers.
The Commission wants national waste management plans to include national action to deal with sources of litter and all types of littering. Producers whose products often enter the litter stream will be obliged to communicate about prevention of littering. And all member states will be required to ensure that littering becomes an offence punishable by law.
The Summit scopes out the challenge, profiles key work in the field and brings together stakeholders from across the EU to discuss solutions and debate shared responsibility. The event will conclude with a keynote speech from Commissioner Karmenu Vella and a panel debate on implementing shared responsibility.

Clean Coasts Roadshow - Fenit
2016-04-20 19:00 - 21:00 | Fenit Community Centre,, Fenit, Co. Kerry, Ireland
Clean Coasts are delighted to announce the Clean Coasts Roadshow which will be running at various locations around the coast of Ireland. It aims to bring together all those with an interest in protecting their local beaches, seas and marine life.
A Kerry Stop will take place on Wednesday 20th April at the Fenit Community Centre, Fenit from 7pm to 9pm.
A flavour of some of the speakers:

Wild Atlantic Way Officer
Kerry County Council
Susan Vickers, Clean Coasts Officer for Clare
Marine/Coastal Ecology expert
EU Directives and Legislation expert
Local Clean Coasts Volunteering Groups

Fenit Community Centre, Fenit, Co. Kerry On Wednesday 20th April at 7pm
Light refreshments will be served.

Headway Coffee Morning
2016-04-21 10:45 - 12:00 | The Headway Rehabilitation Service, Marketing Network House, Argyle Square, Morehampton Road, Dublin 4, Co. Dublin, Ireland
Clean Coasts Officer, Brendan will be representing Clean Coasts at the Headway Coffee Morning on Thursday 21st April.
Clients and Staff in the Headway Donnybrook Rehabilitation Centre
Cordially invite you to A Coffee Morning
to view “The Children of the 1916 Rising” Ceramic Project
In
The Headway Rehabilitation Service
Marketing Network House,
Argyle Square
Morehampton Road, D4
On April 21st 2016- 10.45am to 12 pm
Special guest will be Irish broadcaster Joe Duffy
Please RSPV gaynorh@headway.ie or 0876370535

Clean Coasts Roadshow - Connemara
2016-04-21 18:30 - 20:30 | Boardwalk Café, Clifden Boat Club, Beach Rd, Clifden, Co. Galway, Ireland
Clean Coasts are delighted to announce the Clean Coasts Roadshow which will be running at various locations around the coast of Ireland. It aims to bring together all those with an interest in protecting their local beaches, seas and marine life.
The Connemara Stop will take place on Thursday 21st April at the Boardwalk Café, Clifden Boat Club from 6:30pm.
A flavour of some of the speakers:

Wild Atlantic Way Officer
Kris Acton, Clean Coasts Group The A Team
Beckey-Finn Britton, Clean Coasts Officer for Galway
FORUM Connemara Representative
Padraic de Bhaldraithe, Irish Whale and Dolphins Group Officer

Boardwalk Café, Clifden Boat Club, Beach Rd, Clifden, Co. Galway On Thursday 21st April at 6:30pm
Light refreshments will be served.
