Keep the Boat Afloat
Only 16% of coastal areas and waterways are clean, according to the 2019 IBAL litter survey. Cork Harbour near Midleton was labeled as ‘heavily littered,’ ranking among the worst areas surveyed. The report highlighted significant dumping of land-based food waste, traffic cones, and household appliances into the water, a concern featured on RTÉ’s six-one news. We are committed to reversing this trend.
Our Project
In February 2023, With Support From DP Energy, We Purchased A Boat
Costing €48,900. The Boat Was Transported Via A 6-Day Journey
Across France, Belgium, And The Netherlands, Saving Approximately
€6,000.
Funding and Training
Received €4,000 From Clean Coasts To Train 10 Volunteers In VHF
Radio Use And Powerboat Level II Certification. Volunteers Will Cover
The Remaining €1,600 Themselves.Life Jackets Cost €4,321, With Cork County Council Covering 75%
(€3,240.75) Via The Amenity Fund; We Need To Cover A Shortfall Of
€1,080.25.We received €10,000 from LAWPRO to fund our PPE.
Annual Recurring Insurance Costs €2,100 – €2,200.
Funding And Training
Total project cost: ~€80,000
Current shortfall: ~€16,000
If you can support this vital project, please get in touch or donate:
Credit Union Account:
IBAN: IE19TUIR99109910141296
BIC: TUIRIE21
Why This Matters
This project protects tourism, marine life, and recreational assets while addressing the global threat of marine litter — a critical risk to our survival.
Why This Matters
Create new social opportunities for community members who wish to engage with the marine environment but normally cannot.
Facilitate research on marine litter and its sources specific to Ireland.
Provide education on marine conservation.
Conduct biodiversity surveys, including seabird monitoring.
Raise public awareness about marine pollution and protection
