Become a Citizen Scientist at the Big Beach Clean 2026supported by Kia Ireland. Registrations are now open. Pictured left to right: Bronagh Moore, Clean Coasts Programme Manager, Liadh Kealey, and Cathal Kealey Head of Marketing and PR at Kia Ireland at Rosslare Strand Wexford. Image by Maura Hickey.THE annual Clean Coasts Big Beach Clean is back once again to close out the Irish bathing season for 2026.
An Taisce’s Clean Coasts Programme is encouraging beach enthusiasts and
litter-pickers from Kerry and around the country to make a positive impact for our coastline by taking part and registering their beach clean-ups now. Registrations close 7th September 2026.
Taking place from September 18th to 20th the Big Beach Clean is held annually to mark the end of the summer bathing season, volunteers across the country are asked to join the action to clean litter from their local beaches, waterways and towns, all while contributing to a global effort to combat marine litter.
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The Big Beach Clean 2026 is kindly supported by Kia Ireland, who are sponsoring free clean-up kits for those who register to join the beach cleaning movement.
Last year, in 2025, over 500 groups registered to host a clean-up nationwide, with almost 11,000 volunteers ultimately removing over 60 tonnes of litter from our marine environment.
This year, they want to continue the coastal care efforts and promote citizen science action through filling out the Big Beach Clean Marine Litter Data Cards.
Bronagh Moore, An Taisce’s Clean Coasts Manager commented: “The threat to our Ocean has never been greater so it’s hugely important that we continue to show up to help protect it. Thousands of volunteers join us every year for the Big Beach Clean and we’re looking forward to seeing even greater numbers this year. Every piece of litter removed and recorded not only creates a tangible benefit for our Ocean but also helps inform future campaigns both nationally and internationally. Collectively our individual actions during the Big Beach Clean contributes massively to the global protection of our Ocean. Make sure you sign up to be a part of the movement!”
For more information and to register, visit cleancoasts.org/our-initiatives/big-beach-clean/
