Clean Coasts

Marram Grass Planting – Donegal
2017-06-09 11:00 - 15:00 UTC | 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.

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 – 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.

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 – 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.

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!

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

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!

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Drumming Circle on the Beach – Mayo
2017-06-05 20:30 - 21:30 | 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.

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 – 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.

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.

Mindfulness on the Beach Day
2017-06-03 | National
This day is to highlight the benefits of coast on your mindset and how spending time along the coastal region can have a positive impact on our state of mine. We will take this day to recharge, gain energy from the sea and most of all emphasis the need to protect this region which is so beneficial to us. All activities will end with a beach clean.
Yoga on the beach:

Dublin
Cork
Waterford
Donegal
Kerry
Galway

Corporate Volunteering Day - Google
2017-06-02 | 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.

Coca-Cola Clean Coasts Week
2017-06-02 - 2017-06-11 | National
Celebrate Ireland’s spectacular coastline by getting involved in Coca-Cola Clean Coasts Week 2017. The week runs from June 2nd – 11th and there are many ways for you to get involved.

REGISTER FOR CLEAN COASTS WEEK

We have all seen the evidence of marine litter along our coastline so for all you beach lovers out there it was an opportunity to do something positive to combat the problem and also raise awareness about the issue. People can create their own beach clean event or participate in one. Every piece of litter removed from the coast is a piece of litter that won’t pollute our oceans or harm wildlife. People can join us in celebration by attending some of the free coastal celebration events that take place around the country as well.

Beginning of Bathing Season
2017-06-01 | National
The Irish bathing season begins today!

Corporate Volunteering Day - Salesforce
2017-05-29 | Dun Laoghaire, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin, Ireland
Our Clean Coasts officer, Aidan, is carrying out a corporate volunteering day with Salesforce 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.

International Day for Biological Diversity
2017-05-22 | International
2017 Theme: “Biodiversity and Sustainable Tourism”
Diversity in species, ecosystems and landscapes attracts tourism and promotes economic growth. In turn, a well-managed tourist sector can contribute significantly to reducing threats to, and maintain or increase, key wildlife populations and biodiversity values through tourism revenue.
The celebration of the International Day for Biological Diversity under this theme provides an opportunity to raise awareness and action towards the important contribution of sustainable tourism both to economic growth and to the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity.
This theme has been chosen to coincide with the observance of 2017 as the International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development and provides an opportunity to contribute to ongoing initiatives such as the Sustainable Tourism Programme.

Blue Flag and Green Coast Awards Ceremony
2017-05-22
The Blue Flag and Green Coast Awards ceremony will take place in Co. Cork this year. After the event the beaches that received a Blue Flag or Green Coast Award for the 2017 bathing season will be made public on cleancoasts.org and blueflagireland.org.

Corporate Volunteering Day - Salesforce
2017-05-17 | Bray, Bray, Co. Wicklow, Ireland
Our Clean Coasts officer, Aidan, is carrying out a corporate volunteering day with Salesforce at Bray, Co. Wicklow. 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.

Headstart Expo - Inspire, Empower, Connect
2017-05-16 10:00 - 16:00
Clean Coasts Officer for Sligo, Olivia, will be attending Sligo Volunteer Centre’s Headstart Expo on Tuesday 16th May at The Glasshouse Hotel, Sligo. She will be there to answer any questions you have and also encourage those attending to protect Ireland’s beaches, seas and marine life.
More info on eventbrite.com.
“Volunteering is a valuable way for people to network and gain experience to enhance career prospects. For one day only, Sligo Volunteer Centre is hosting the Headstart Expo filled with practical workshops, speakers and stands from local voluntary groups. This event is free and aimed at anyone interested in volunteering with a particular emphasis on job seekers which many of the talks/workshops are aimed at. Drop in on the day or hit ‘Find Tickets’ to book your spot at the following talks/workshops:
Workshops – Become EMPOWERED – (Register online as spaces limited – Hit ‘Find Tickets’):
11am & 2pm: Volunteer Information Workshop
11am & 2pm: CV Workshop by Collins McNicholas
12pm & 3pm: Interview Workshop by Collins McNicholas
12pm & 3pm: Work-Life Balance through Mindfulness – Keverina Hannon
Talks – GET INSPIRED -‘From Volunteering to Employment’: (Register online, hit ‘Find Tickets’)
10.30am – Darragh Fallon, Abbott HR
11am & 2pm – Denise Rushe, Event Marketing/PR
11.30am & 2.30pm Maria Mulligan, Social Care
12pm & 3pm Siobhan Flanagan, Youth Work
12.30pm & 3.30pm Pascal Keogh, Charity Retail
CONNECT – You can drop in to the stands at any stage between 10am & 4pm. Stands will be held by local communinty/ charitable groups who are recruiting volunteers plus some local agencies of interest to job seekers (Get in touch if you’d like to host a stand!).
“Employers like to hire people who can demonstrate that they’re motivated and hard working, even if they haven’t been getting paid for their efforts lately. Volunteering can also provide you with an insider’s advantage if the nonprofit has an opening for a paid position.” -Nancy Collamer”

Marram Grass Planting Workshop - Fintra, Co. Donegal
2017-05-11 18:30 - 20:30 | Fintra Beach, Fintra Beach, Killybegs, 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 Fintra Beach in Killybegs in association with Killybegs Tidy Towns on Thursday 11th May from 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Please bring:

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

Corporate Volunteering Day - Salesforce
2017-05-11 | Dun Laoghaire, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin, Ireland
Our Clean Coasts officer for Dublin, Aidan, is carrying out a corporate volunteering day with Salesforce 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.

Keep Cruit Island Clean - Beach Clean
2017-05-07 12:00 - 14:00 | 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.
