Volunteers in Mayo remove 2 tonnes of litter during beach clean-up

The Irish Coast Guard Unit Westport gathered at Westport Quay and collected 12 bags of litter, while Achill Tourism collected 3 bags in Dugort. Dooega Clean Coasts took to Dooega beach, removing 108kg of marine litter as part of the Big Beach Clean.   

Reports suggest that approximately 80 percent of marine litter comes from land-based activities, and litter dropped in towns and cities ends up in our seas and oceans.

Pictured: Keel Machair protection campaign

An Taisce, Clean Coasts Programme Manager, Bronagh Moore, expressed her delight at the volunteers who took part in the nationwide community clean-up. 

“Recent surveys show that our beaches are becoming cleaner and that’s in no small part down to the dedicated volunteers who clean our beaches, waterways, towns and villages throughout the year. Together, we are making a tangible difference in keeping our beaches clean and in protecting our marine life. We thank each and every one of them for their contribution, as well as the local councils that support them. We would encourage everyone to stay involved and keep active in their local Clean Coasts Group and in their communities.”

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