GMIT Networking Event
2016-11-22 | GMIT Galway Campus, Old Dublin Road, Galway City, Co. Galway, Ireland
Clean Coasts Officer for Galway, Beckey-Finn, will be attending a special networking event at GMIT this evening which has been organised by some of the students from the Applied Freshwater and Marine Biology course.

Team Training
2016-11-30 | An Taisce’s Environmental Education Unit, Swift's Alley, Francis Street, Dublin, Co. Dublin, Ireland
The Clean Coasts Team will gather today ahead of the Clean Coasts Symposium and Ocean Hero Awards to carry out a Think Before You Flush workshop in An Taisce’s Environmental Education Unit, Dublin.

Clean Coasts Symposium and Ocean Hero Awards
2016-12-01 10:00 - 16:00 UTC | Westin Hotel, Dublin, Co. Dublin, Ireland
We are delighted to be holding the Clean Coasts Symposium & Ocean Hero Awards on 1st December in The Westin Hotel Dublin.
The presence of marine litter in our oceans is a global concern that requires action. Adequate measures are needed to address the impacts of litter in the marine environment both at sea and on land whereby public awareness and community action plays a vital role. The Clean Coasts Symposium will bring together key stakeholders in the area of marine litter such as coastal communities, NGOs, tourism bodies, the science community, business and the fishing industry.
Clean Coasts will be celebrating the 10th year of the annual Ocean Hero Awards at the event. These awards recognise the invaluable contribution made by Clean Coasts volunteers.
Please RSVP through Eventbrite or alternatively phone Clean Coasts on 01-4002210 or by email cleancoasts@eeu.antaisce.org by Friday 25th November 2016.
If you have any queries regarding these awards please do not hesitate to contact the Clean Coasts team.

Green Schools Marine Envrionment Conference
2016-12-06 | Royal Marine Hotel, Dun Laoghaire
Clean Coasts Officer, Olivia, will be giving a talk today at the Green Schools Marine Environment Conference which will take place at the Royal Marine Hotel in Dun Laoghaire.

Environmental Education Unit's Winter Meeting
2016-12-22
An Taisce’s Environmental Education Unit will meet today in Limerick for our winter meeting. This will include updates on programmes such as Clean Coasts, Green-Schools, LEAF, etc.

Christmas Day
2016-12-25

Beach Clean Up at Falcarragh
2017-02-01 12:00 - 13:30 | Falcarragh, Falcarragh, Donegal, Ireland
Clean Coasts Officer for Donegal, Beckey-Finn, will be attending Clean Coasts Group Costa Glan Agus Glas’s beach clean of the Back Strand at Falcarragh. The group will meet at the car park Wednesday 1st February at 12 noon. Gloves and bags will be provided and everyone is welcome to join.

Annual Green-Campus Network Meeting
2017-02-02 | Radisson Blu Royal Hotel Dublin, Golden Lane, Dublin 8, Co. Dublin, Ireland
Clean Coasts Officer, Brendan, will be attending the annual Green-Campus Network Meeting today in Dublin to engage staff and students from third level educational institutes and various stakeholders on how they can work to protecting Ireland’s beaches, seas and marine life as part of their Green-Campus work. More info at: www.greencampusireland.org.

Clean Coasts Roadshow and Volunteering Fair - Tralee IT
2017-02-16 13:00 - 14:00 | Tralee IT, North Campus, Tralee IT, Co. Kerry, Ireland
The Clean Coasts Roadshow is a series of events for coastal communities which take place all around the coast of Ireland. Clean Coasts Officer for Kerry, Susan, will be holding a Roadshow stop on the North Campus at Tralee IT from 1pm to 2pm on 16th February as part of their Volunteering Fair.
For more information or if you would like to attend, you can email Susan.

2017 Irish Cruising Conference
2017-02-18 | Port of Cork, Port Of Cork Custom House Street, Cork, Co. Cork, Ireland
Clean Coasts Officer, Susan, and Coastal Communities Manager, Sinead, will be attending the 2017 Irish Cruising Conference on 18th February in Cork to promote protecting Ireland’s beaches, seas and marine life as well as our various campaigns.
More information: www.sailing.ie/2017-cruising-conference/.

Bull Island Action Group Beach Clean
2017-02-18 | Bull Island
Clean Coasts officer for Dublin, Brendan, will be attending Bull Island Action Group’s beach clean today. If you wish to attend please feel free to contact him for further information (details below).
Gloves and bags will be provided and all are welcome.

Fanore Beach Clean
2017-02-21 | Fanore Beach, Fanore, Co. Clare, Ireland
Clean Coasts Group, Burrenbeo Conservation Volunteers will be carrying out a beach clean at Fanore on 21st February. Clean Coasts Officer for Clare, Susan will be attending the clean. It is supported by Clean Coasts and Clare Co. Co.
Everyone is welcome to attend. Gloves and bags will be provided but if you can bring your own please do so to make sure there is enough for everyone.

International Tourist Guide Day Beach Clean
2017-02-21 14:00 - 16:00 | Killiney Beach, Killiney, Co. Dublin, Ireland
Clean Coasts officer for Dublin, Brendan, will be hosting a beach clean at Killiney beach, Dublin to celebrate International Tourist Guide Day from 2pm to 4pm on 21st February.
The meeting point will be at the car park next to the Dart station. Gloves and bags will be provided.

Corporate Volunteering Day - Salesforce
2017-02-22 | Poolbeg, Poolbeg, Dublin, Co. Dublin, Ireland
Our Clean Coasts officer based in Dublin, Brendan, is carrying out a corporate volunteering day with Salesforce at Poolbeg, 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.

Who's Who on Inishowen Rivers
2017-02-22 18:00 - 21:00 | An Grianán Hotel, Burt, Co. Donegal, Ireland
Clean Coasts Officer for Donegal, Beckey-Finn, will be attending the Who’s Who on Inishowen Rivers event on 22nd February from 6pm to 9pm at An Grianán Hotel, Burt. We will provide information to others on the role and responsibilities of Clean Coasts organisation to Inishowen Rivers.
A number of short presentations will be given followed by a Q & A session and the event will give attendees the opportunity to find out more about the management of rivers in Inishowen.
Register here: www.eventbrite.ie/e/whos-who-on-inishowen-rivers-tickets-31535342057

Marram Grass Transplanting Course - Carrickfinn
2017-02-24 10:00 - 14:30 | Carrickfinn, Co. Donegal, Ireland
Donegal Co. Co. will be holding a marram grass planting course at dune areas badly affected by erosion at Carrickfinn beach in association with Clean Coasts. Clean Coasts Officer for Donegal, Beckey-Finn will be on hand to guide and support those attending.
Everyone who is able for some hard work or interested in dune erosion and marram grass planting is welcome to take part.
More information:
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.
Course Programme
10.00am Arrival & registration
10.15am Tool talk & practical session
12.00pm Lunch
12.30pm Marram Grass transplanting
2.30pm Overview, evaluation & finish

What to bring

Packed lunch- warm & cold drinks. We will be having lunch outside.
Appropriate clothing for the weather/practical session and sturdy boots.
A spade/trowel.
Secateurs/strong scissors.

Getting there
Carrickfinn, Kincasslagh, Letterkenny, Co.Donegal

Dodder Action Group Clean-up
2017-02-25 11:00 - 13:00 | Packhorse Bridge, Packhorse Bridge, Milltown, Dublin, Ireland
Clean Coasts officer for Dublin, Brendan, will be attending the Dodder Action Group’s clean-up on Saturday, 25th February from 11am to 1pm. Meet Packhorse Bridge, Milltown, access via Riverside Cottages off Lower Dundrum Road.
Come for as little or long as you like we have gear but bring gloves and pickers and boots/waders if you have them.

Clean Coasts Roadshow - Wexford
2017-02-28 18:45 - 20:45 | Talbot Hotel, The Quay, Whitewell, Wexford, Co. Wexford, Y35 FP9P, 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 Wexford Stop will be at Talbot Hotel on Tuesday 28th February 6:45pm – 8:45pm in conjunction with Wexford County Council
Flavour of speakers:

Clean Coasts; What’s it all about…
Cliona Connolly, Wexford County Council
Julie Robertson, Poulshone Coastcare Group • Niall Roche, Hooked Kite Surfing
Ivan Donoghue, Wexford Sub Aqua Club

Please RSVP by emailing Brendan at bokane@eeu.antaisce.org
Refreshments will be served.

Clean Coasts Roadshow - Tralee
2017-03-04 10:00 - 12:00 | Tralee Wetlands Centre, Ballyard Rd, Ballyard, Tralee, Co. Kerry, Ireland
The Clean Coasts Roadshow is a series of events for coastal communities which take place all around the coast of Ireland. Clean Coasts Officer for Kerry, Susan, will be holding a Roadshow stop at the Tralee Wetlands Centre from 10am to 12pm on 4th March.
For more information or if you would like to attend, you can email Susan.

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.

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 - 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.

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 - 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

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!

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.

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.

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.

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!

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
