First Killiney Beach clean-up of 2021 The first beach clean-up for this year took place on 17 April 2021, kicking off from the Lifeguard Hut at 11.ooam. Thanks to all our enthusiastic volunteers who joined, keeping to their 'household bubbles'. See some photos below. We welcome all volunteers to help remove litter at every opportunity.… Read More »Killiney Beach spring clean-up: 17 April 2021
A very welcome bunch of volunteers took the streets and laneways of Ballybrack Village and surrounds on a very sunny 24 April 2021 to carry out a well-needed clean-up, supporting the National Spring Clean run by An Taisce. We met numerous passers-by who offered encouragement and support for our efforts, which is always nice to… Read More »Ballybrack Village gets a spring clean: 24 April 2021
Come and join our beach clean up to celebrate World Oceans Day on 8th June. Killiney Bay Community Council (KBCC) would like to raise awareness of the vital importance of our oceans and the role they play in sustaining a healthy planet. A global celebration, it looks to bring people and organisations together across the… Read More »World Oceans Day
Killiney Beach clean-up autumn 2021. The autumn beach clean-up took place on Saturday 16 October 2021, kicking off from the Lifeguard Hut at 11.00am. Some pictures below. What a fab turnout! Thanks to all our enthusiastic volunteers and little helpers for joining in helping to clean up the beach. Some of you for the first… Read More »Killiney Beach autumn clean-up: 16 October 2021
Killiney Beach spring clean-up 2022 The first official KBCC beach clean-up for this year took place on 2 April 2022, kicking off from the Lifeguard Hut at 11.00am. Thanks to all of you who volunteered. As always, we appreciate you getting involved. We welcome all volunteers to help remove litter at every opportunity. And we… Read More »Killiney Beach spring clean-up: 2 April 2022
Want to do something worthwhile on a Saturday morning? Thanks to all who joined us on the streets and laneways of Ballybrack Village and surrounds on 23 April 2022 for our spring clean-up, supporting the National Spring Clean run by An Taisce. When: 11.00am Where: Michael Davitt Memorial at Ballybrack Village crossroads The local community… Read More »Ballybrack Village spring clean: 23 April 2022
On Friday 13 May, Killiney Bay Community Council was delighted to hook up with a team of volunteers from LinkedIn, Dublin, to carry out a clean-up at Killiney beach. A huge thanks to all the enthusiastic volunteers. We welcome other organisations to do the same and are happy to join forces at each opportunity. ‘Leave… Read More »LinkedIn volunteer clean-up at Killiney beach
Come join us on Killiney Beach on 8 June 2022 for our clean-up to celebrate World Oceans Day. Killiney Bay Community Council (KBCC) would like to raise awareness of the vital importance of our oceans and the role they play in sustaining a healthy planet. A global celebration, it looks to bring people and organisations… Read More »World Oceans Day 2022 – Killiney Beach clean-up & Tea by the sea
This was our first 'Winds of change at sea' information evening, hosted by the Killiney Bay Community Council, Dalkey Community Council and Fair Seas. This was an opportunity for locals to come together and be informed on important issues for our shoreline and marine environment. When: Wednesday 20 July - 19:30-21:00 Where: Fitzpatrick Castle Hotel… Read More »Winds of change at sea – Event 20 July 2022
Join the volunteers at Killiney Bay Community Council for another opportunity to make a difference along our Irish coastline. We are delighted to have Dr Grace Gott from University College Dublin at our summer beach clean-up to give us an insight into 'Ireland's Blue Carbon'. When: 11.00 - 13.00, 3 September 2022 Where: Meet at… Read More »Killiney Beach summer clean-up
Our second 'Winds of change' information evening was another opportunity for locals to come together and be informed on important issues for our shoreline and marine environment. This hybrid event was held on Tuesday 27 September at the Royal Marine Hotel, Dun Laoghaire, hosted by the Killiney Bay Community Council and Dalkey Community Council … Read More »Winds of change: How protected are our seas? – Event 27 September 2022
Killiney Beach spring clean-up 2023 Thanks to the lovely bunch of volunteers who joined us on 11 February 2023 for the first official KBCC beach clean-up of this year. We kicked off from the Lifeguard Hut at the usual time of 11.00am and scoured the beach for an hour finding all sorts of stuff that… Read More »Killiney Beach spring clean-up: 11 February 2023
Are you a beach-goer who likes a good clean beach? Come along on 22 April 2023, meet some locals and have a bit of banter and a cuppa at our next beach clean. Where: Lifeguard Hut When: 11am Just turn up or register your interest at info@killineycommunitycouncil.ie Thanking our volunteers A huge thanks to all… Read More »Killiney Beach clean-up: 22 April 2023
Join us on Killiney Beach on 8 June 2022 for our clean-up to celebrate World Oceans Day. This year's theme is Planet Ocean: tides are changing. Killiney Bay Community Council (KBCC) endeavours to raise awareness of the vital importance of our oceans in everyday life and the role they play in sustaining a healthy planet.… Read More »World Oceans Day 2023 – Killiney Beach clean-up
Our neighbours Eurofound, the EU Agency for carrying out research on living and working in Europe, based in Loughlinstown, will host an Open Day on 9 June 2023. The Agency is opening its doors to locals and community groups, in collaboration with Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council, to learn about their work, explore the grounds, talk… Read More »Eurofound Open Day – Free event – 9 June 2023
Come join the volunteers at Killiney Bay Community Council for our summer beach clean-up 2023. When: 11.00 - 13.00, 29 July 2023 Where: Meet at the Lifeguard Hut Remember to leave nothing but your footprints. See our Events section for details on our various beach clean-ups. Just turn up or register your interest at info@killineycommunitycouncil.ie
Come join the volunteers at Killiney Bay Community Council for our end-of-summer beach clean-up 2023. When: 11.00 - 13.00, 26 August 2023 Where: Meet at the Lifeguard Hut Remember to leave nothing but your footprints. See our Events section for details on our various beach clean-ups. Just turn up or register your interest at info@killineycommunitycouncil.ie
Killiney Beach spring clean-up 2024 The first official clean-up of the year by KBCC and our team of volunteers. Thanks to all who joined us. Where: Meet at the Lifeguard Hut When: Sat 17 February 2024 Time: 10.45am What to bring: Good humour and dress for the weather Today's pick: Are you a… Read More »Killiney Beach Spring Clean-up: 17 February 2024
Join our information meeting on 'Windfarms & Wildlife - Protecting the Bay's Habitats', hosted by Killiney Bay and Dalkey Community Councils on 12 March. A conversation on Ireland's offshore wind challenge: 'Uncover the Realities, Explore the Concerns' Date: Tuesday, 12 March 2024, 19.30pm Venue: Fitzpatrick Castle Hotel, Killiney, Co. Dublin Guest speakers Marie Louise Heffernan:… Read More »Windfarms & Wildlife: Protecting the Bay’s Habitats