October 10th is World Mental Health Day and October is Mental Health Month! 🧠🎗️

Clear a little space around you and in your head. Spending time outdoors boosts mental health, so why do a #2MinuteBeachClean? 🌊

#SmallActionsBigImpact #MentalHealthIreland #WorldMentalHealthDay

We are delighted that An Taisce's Head of Advocacy Dr Elaine McGoff will be speaking at the Kildare Wildlife Rescue Biodiversity Conference

'What Lies Beneath - Irish Water Quality' explores reasons for downward water quality trends, and what we can do to help reverse them

#endwaterpollution

Are you a student keen to develop skills in journalism, communications and an interest in environmental topics?

Or perhaps be able to share with someone who might be a great fit?

Webinar: 15 October from 1–2pm
Online via Zoom

👉 Register now:
eeu-antaisce-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Nominations for #CleanCoasts #OceanHeroAwards26 are now open! 🦸

Do you know someone who's making waves for our coasts nominate them for an Ocean Hero Award today!🌊

👉 Click here for full details and to submit your nomination:
https://cleancoasts.org/our-initiatives/ocean-hero-awards/

Massive shoutout to Elon Byrne for joining the #2MinuteBeachClean Campaign in Galway City using a litter picker from one of our wall mounted stations ! 📢🚮

Thank you to Vincent O'Manhey for sending in the photos. 📷

#SmallActionsBIGImpact

We’re proud to share that our Biodiversity Officer Liane is featured in the “Bean Feasa” portrait series, celebrating women protecting nature in Ireland! 🌊🪸

Read more here: https://ow.ly/wKrO50ZTRBQ

#CleanCoasts An Taisce

Clothing left on the beach often contains synthetic fibres like nylon and polyester. 👕🩱

When they are tossed around in the sea they can shed microfibres which are harmful to biodiversity and can even end up in OUR food chain! 🌊

#FastFashion #SmallActionsBigImpact #2MinuteBeachClean

Just because the #BigBeachClean26 weekend is now behind us doesn't mean our actions to care for the coast are! 🌍📝

Make sure to submit your marine litter data cards to be part of our global #CitizenScience effort and join the #InternationalCoastalCleanup with @OceanConservancy 💪💙

🎥 CILL STUIFÍN Film Screening and Q&A with Director Kev L Smith at Patagonia Dublin

📍Location: Patagonia Store Dublin
🕛Time: 7:30 PM
📅Date: 29th October

🎟️ Please register on Eventbrite if you would like to attend, at the link here: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/2001168250106?aff=oddtdtcreator

The #ThinkBeforeYouFlush campaign turns 10! To celebrate we are running an art competition for primary schools! Create your own fatberg for a chance to win cash prizes! 🎨

More info: https://thinkbeforeyouflush.org/world-toilet-day-competition/

#ThinkB4UFlush #ThinkB4UPour @UisceEireann

Did you know every piece of plastic has a journey… don't let yours end up on the beach! 🌊🥛

Our beaches and coastal environments are under pressure from plastic pollution, but your small actions can spark big change. ✨

#2MinuteBeachClean #SmallActionsBigImpact

This Sunday is World Rivers Day! At @antaisce.bsky.social lots of programs are working on protecting our rivers, through education, advocacy, monitoring; working with schools and communities. Hear about some of the work being done @greenschoolsire.bsky.social, @cleancoasts.bsky.social and ourselves!

And that's a wrap for the #BigBeachClean26! 🙌

Over 9,700 incredible #CleanCoasts volunteers united across Ireland to remove an estimated 58 tonnes of litter, making a real, visible impact! 💪🌊

#BigBeachClean #InternationalCoastalCleanup #ESDW2026

Continue the #BigBeachClean26 efforts and join a global #CitizenScience project by @OceanConservancy! 🌊🔎

Return your marine litter data cards or submit online: https://cleancoasts.org/big-beach-clean-data-card-2026/ 📸

#InternationalCoastalCleanup #ESDW2026 #CleanCoasts

Meet Mark McCarthy from Schull, West Cork, one of our #2MinuteBeachClean campaigners! 🌊

Our #CleanCoasts Biodiversity Officer, Liane Costello, recently caught up with Mark, who’s championing cleaner beaches through the #2MinuteBeachClean in his native Cork. 🙌✨

#SmallActionsBigImpact #CleanCoasts

#SpeciesOfTheMonth: Atlantic mackerel (Scomber scombrus)! 🌊

Found all around Ireland’s coasts, this finfish has wavy black stripes, green sides, and a silver belly. Large shoals move inshore in summer and autumn, making it a common catch for anglers! 🐟

#Biodiversity #FunFact

We all love to bring snacks for a beach day picnic, but remember: pack it in, pack it out!🥯

Remember to take home every piece of rubbish, food scrap, and personal items you bring to the beach rather than burying, burning, or leaving them behind.✨

#SmallActionsBigImpact #2MinuteBeachClean

A sparkling clean beach for walking, swimming, and playing is a joy to behold!🏖️

And there are so many other reasons to a #2MinuteBeachClean

This weekend, why not join the #BigBeachClean? Every little action adds up!🌊

#BigBeachClean26 #2MinuteBeachClean #SmallActionsBigImpact

It's here!🌊 #BigBeachClean26 starts today!

Grab your clean-up kit and join us to care for our coastlines this weekend! 🧤🚮

#CleanCoasts

https://cleancoasts.org/our-initiatives/big-beach-clean/