Congratulations to Anne Marie Kirwan from Tomhaggard Clean Coasts who was awarded Individual of the Year at the Ocean Hero Awards 2024 hosted by An Taisce’s Clean Coasts Programme.

The awards celebrate and give thanks to the dedicated individuals, groups, communities and businesses who have gone above and beyond to protect their local coastline and its surrounding environment in 2024. They commemorate, on an annual basis, the invaluable contribution and dedication that Clean Coasts volunteers, groups and communities give towards conserving Ireland’s unique coastal heritage.   

In 2024, Clean Coasts determined six distinct categories, and after hundreds of nominations were received, a total of 30 groups, organisations and individuals made the shortlist for the title of Ocean Hero in each category.

Climate Action Wexford is delighted to acknowledge Anne Marie's success in the Individual of the Year category, and to wish her and Tomhaggard Clean Coasts all the very best in their continuous endeavours to protect County Wexford's beautiful and precious coastline.

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Creative Ireland Wexford, Wexford Municipal District and the Environment Department at Wexford County Council welcome proposals from artists and creatives that will work with the community users of the William Redmond Memorial Park (Redmond Park), Wexford, and collaboratively respond through creativity to the role of water there.

Proposals should outline plans for the delivery of a climate-resilient and cohesive project that celebrates and reimagines the historical, current and future role of water in the park, and enables the local community to have a deeper connectedness to nature.

Consideration will only be given to proposals that:
1. demonstrate high levels of creativity;
2. enable a community-led response;
3. explore nature-first principles.

The successful project will link to the strategic visions of Creative Ireland Wexford, Wexford Municipal District and the Environment Department at Wexford County Council.

Artists and creatives from any discipline (e.g. sound, music, theatre, dance, filmmaking, painting, photography, creative writing, painting, sculpting, architecture) are invited to apply. As well as leading and delivering the creative outcomes of the project, artists will be expected to project manage. Some limited support will be available from the Creative Communities Engagement Officer, and the Environment Department.

Climate Action Wexford is delighted to draw your attention to a video commissioned by the Biodiversity Office of Kildare County Council through the National Parks & Wildlife Service's Local Biodiversity Action Fund. It was produced by Juanita Browne in conjunction with Crow Crag Productions.

The video captures the insights of Dr. Paddy Madden, who is experienced, dedicated,and knowledgeable in nature and ecology education in the Primary School setting. It was inspired by his presentation on ‘nature education’ which he delivered at the Kildare Biodiversity Conference in 2023.

“Nature Education in Ireland” can be viewed here