The local Connemara community of Indreabhán in County Galway is being invited to participate in a Seashore Bio-Blitz, Scavenger Hunt, and Litter Beach Clean-Up in An Trá Mhór on Monday next, 19th August.
The bilingual event is organised by Galway County Council’s Environment Section as part of National Heritage Week, which celebrates Ireland’s cultural, built, and natural heritage including County Galway’s many beaches.
Councillor Albert Dolan, Cathaoirleach of the County of Galway said, “It will be great to see people of all ages participating in the seashore Event. The support that Galway County has received from Noirin Burke and Tara Noonan, Galway Atlantaquaria, National Aquarium of Ireland has been instrumental in organising this event.”
Liam Connelly, Chief Executive of Galway County Council added, “We want to promote our pristine beaches in County Galway and create awareness of biodiversity on our seashores, as well as the importance of keeping our beaches clean and tidy, and the invaluable natural environment that can be discovered on the beach.”
Jacqueline O’Carroll, Director of Services for the Environment Section of Galway County Council commented, “Healthy beach and dune systems are important for many organisms, including rare and endangered birds and seals. Maintaining nourished beaches provides important wildlife habitat areas that are threatened by erosion, litter, and climate change. Our young people need to be made aware of these factors and events like this contribute to that”.
The Seashore Bio-Blitz, Scavenger Hunt, and Litter Beach Clean-Up in An Trá Mhór takes place from 11.00am to 1.00pm on Monday next (19th August).
