2026 Events Update
ACT (social enterprise of architects, urbanists & policy specialists working to accelerate the Green Transition) is delighted to deliver Dune Action, a Beaches & Dunes Climate Adaptation Programme. Working with their partners, ACT support 12 coastal communities across Ireland that are facing accelerating dune erosion.
Day 1 training sessions focus on building an understanding of dune science using the 3Ss framework: Sand, Species and Space. The training sessions will explore practical, nature-based actions that local groups can take to protect and restore these essential ecosystems.
These workshops are designed for community groups, educators and local authorities who want the skills and tools to monitor and restore their local dunes.
1. Dune Action for Educators: Training Day September 2 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
2. Dune Action for Local Authorities & eNGOs: Training Day September 3 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
3. Dune Action for Local Authorities & eNGOs: Training Day September 9 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
4. Dune Action: Day 1 Training Invite, Tramore, County Waterford September 18 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
5. Dune Action: Day 1 Training Invite, Clonakilty, County Cork September 19 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
6. Dune Action: Day 1 Training Invite, Bettystown, County Meath September 25 @ 10:30 am - 3:30 pm
7. Dune Action: Day 1 Training Invite, Termonfeckin, County LouthSeptember 26 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
8. Dune Action: Day 1 Training Invite, Curracloe, County Wexford October 2 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
9. Dune Action: Day 1 Training Invite, Brittas Bay, County Wicklow October 3 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Clean Coasts will be hosting Dune Planting Demonstration Days around the country on the following beaches:
10th October
- Banna, Co. Kerry
- Spanish Point, Co. Clare
- North Bull Island, Co. Dublin
- Tramore, Co. Waterford
- Brittas Bay, Co. Wicklow
- Bettystown, Co. Meath
- Sea Point, Co. Louth
- Ballyhiernan, Co. Donegal
- Keel, Co. Mayo
11th October
- Rossnowlagh, Co. Donegal
- Inchydoney, Co. Cork
- Curracloe, Co. Wexford
If you are an organisation or coastal community that would like to get involved in the Protect Our Dune campaign or are running an event over the summer let us know what you're planning by emailing caro@mayococo.ie so that we can add it and help other people hear about it.