Sustainable Skerries

In Skerries, a project funded by LAWPRO focuses on improving water quality and biodiversity. Environmental consultant Féidhlim Harty's report suggests nature-based solutions for flooding and biodiversity enhancement. Initiatives include water refill...

Skerries is in the running for the title of Ireland's Greenest Place, showcasing community initiatives to promote sustainability. Local groups demonstrated various eco-friendly projects during a visit from judges of The...

On Sunday 8th June 2025, coinciding with payment for Skerries Water-Safety week,  Sustainable Skerries hosted its first Sustainable Swim Shop and Repair Café. This event was inspired by a member of...

Did you know that in Ireland, 110,000 tonnes of textiles are discarded every year? (Source: Textiles: National Attitudes & Behaviours Surveys | Environmental Protection Agency.) Re-using unwanted clothing, much of which is...

The Sustainable Skerries Annual Meeting 2025 will take place on January 29, 2025, at Skerries Harps GAA Club. The event features a talk by Adrian Kelly on sustainable energy and launches...

Sustainable Skerries made a strong impression at the Pride of Place competition, representing Fingal County Council in the Climate Action and Biodiversity category. They showcased their community initiatives and projects, emphasizing...

Evelyn Cottell, the committee member behind our extensive history of Sustainable Skerries, writes: Sustainable Skerries celebrated its 15th anniversary this summer.  Former and current committee members met up over dinner, to...

The Skerries Urban Forest School, funded by Fingal County Council, provided outdoor activities for children, promoting a love for nature and adventure. The program included crafts, games, walks, and safety talks....

How proud are Skerries people of Skerries? The answer is, of course: Very. So when Fingal County Council recently nominated us for the Climate Action and Biodiversity Award of the all-island...

There was high interest in Féidhlim Harty's online talk "Catch that raindrop!" on environmental water management. The recording is available on SustainableSkerries.com/water. Féidhlim will also speak at the Skerries Eco Festival...