Clean Coasts

Looking for some Coastal fun this Father's Day? Why not make the day trip to Kilmore Quay for Tomhaggard Clean Coasts Coastal Connections Festival this Sunday 21st June!🎪

From upcycling workshops and clothes swaps, to surf and snorkeling tasters, there's a whole host of activities to get involved in! There will also be multiple information stalls and live entertainment throughout the day! 💙

And for that extra feel good factor, all proceeds go to Kilmore Meals on Wheels. 🍽️

🎨Great work by Clean Coasts for their recent Upcycling Workshops funded by County Wexford Arts Office!

Want to see all of their wonderful creations? Make sure to head to the upcoming Coastal Connections Festival on June 21st in the Stella Maris Centre, Kilmore Quay, where all will be revealed! 💙

What does cooking have to do with sustainability? 🍳 Well, more than most people realise.

When fats, oils and grease are poured down sinks, they cool and solidify inside pipes. This contributes to sewer blockages and fatbergs that harm wastewater systems and the wider environment ⚠️

Sustainable living is about what we consume, yes, but also what we dispose of and how we dispose of it.

This , let's remember that small kitchen habits have a far greater environmental impact. So, always be sure to 💧

Uisce Éireann Irish Water

🏃Hit the ground running with …

On Saturday the 20th of June, say hi to the team at Shanganagh parkrun Ireland 🙌

Liane and Anne Marie will be there to chat to participants, volunteers, and spectators about how you can in just two minutes. ⏲️🌊

𝗠𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗲 𝘀𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗱𝘂𝗻𝗲𝘀.
𝗙𝗲𝘄 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗺𝘂𝗰𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗱𝗼.

🌊 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵
Sand dunes act like a natural barrier against strong winds and storms.

🏠 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝗲𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵
Healthy dunes help reduce the impact of storms and flooding.

🐦 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲
Birds, insects and plants all depend on healthy dunes.

𝗪𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲?
Join us on Sunday 21 June and discover how Rossnowlagh's dunes work, why they matter, and what we're doing to help protect them.

We'll also be running a beach clean alongside the event.

If you love Rossnowlagh and would like to help care for it, we'd love to meet you.

🧭 Meet at Rossnowlagh Public Car Park
☀️ Sunday 21 June
⌚ 12pm–2pm

Everyone is welcome.

Next up in our series we are spotlighting plastic bottles and bottle caps! 👀

Plastic bottles and bottle caps are one of the most common litter items found on beaches worldwide, consistently in the top 10 in the International Coastal Cleanup results published by Ocean Conservancy and in the !

An reduction of over 50% in this litter has been noted since the introduction of the Deposit Return Scheme showing its positive impact. However 2026 figures from IBAL show plastic bottle and can litter was found in 19% and 22% respectively of sites surveyed, the highest levels since the Scheme was introduced.

There’s nothing better than seeing communities come together to protect and care for our beautiful coastline! 🌊💙

A massive shout out to St. Maurs. GAA and all of the dedicated volunteers of Rush Tidy Towns for coming together to keep Rush looking beautiful! 🙌

🌊 🚨 DONABATE NEEDS YOU! 🚨 🌊

The dedicated team at Donabate are holding a this Saturday, 20th June and to make a real impact, we need more hands on deck. 💪🌊

🕛 Saturday, 20th June at 10:00 AM
📍 The Martello Tower, Donabate

Bring your community spirit, sturdy shoes, and dress for the ever changing Irish Summer Weather! Bags, pickers and more will be provided! 🧤✨

Volunteer Ireland Fingal Volunteer Centre

🦅 AMAZING NEWS from the Cahore Little Tern Project!

An incredible 82 nests have already been counted along the beach this year! This is an astounding milestone for these vulnerable little birds.🪺

To give the chicks the absolute best chance at survival:
👉 Wildlife Ranger Padraig teamed up with the NPWS Knocksink Wood Education Centre to install protective netting.
👉 They’ve set up shelters to keep the little chicks safe and secure within the fenced zone.

A massive THANK YOU to the dedicated community volunteers who have supported this vital work!. 👏👏

Ballygarrett Tidy Towns