A BEACH clean-up has been organised by Clean Coasts and Irish Wildlife Trust at Derrymore Strand on Saturday February 25, at 10.oo am.

The Beach Clean event promises to help keep one of the most beautiful spots in Tralee Bay pristine for everyone.

As well as cleaning up the inevitable plastic rubbish, people can participate in beachcombing, where they may stumble across something interesting.

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The clean up will go ahead weather permitting, but it is important to wear appropriate clothing like water/wind proof clothing and wellies. The clean up equipment will be provided.

Participants will meet in the car park at Derrymore Beach at 10am.Meeting in the car park at Derrymore Beach 10am.

Clean Coasts organises hundreds of beach clean-ups annually mobilising thousands of volunteers, removing considerable quantities of marine litter from our coastline.

By promoting and facilitating coastal clean-ups and surveys, they create an immediate improvement on Ireland’s coastal environment. The Irish Wildlife Trust spreads the word about the amazing resources we have right under our noses.