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Briain Kelly, 13 Aug
MhĂłr in 2023. Photo Galway County Council.
The local 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, August 19.
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 Conneally, 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 (August 19).
See www.heritageweek.ie for more.