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Sustainable Skerries organized a week-long Forest School this August, supported by Fingal County Council. Twenty children explored nature through play, learning games, foraging, and crafting. The final day focused on local biodiversity initiatives. The experience emphasized the joy of outdoor learning and the importance of community involvement and sustainability.
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 Irish Times.
From May 12 to 18, Skerries will host various events during Dublin Climate Action Week 2025, focusing on sustainability. Highlights include climate conversations with Jacinta Barrins, a nature walk, an upcycling workshop, and orchard care. All events aim to foster community engagement and inspire action toward a greener future.
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 the Skerries Eco Town Booklet. Attendance is free, and snacks will be provided. RSVP via Eventbrite is encouraged.
The 2024 Skerries Eco Festival brought us together to promote environmental awareness and action. With engaging activities from workshops to talks, visitors learned about making impactful eco-friendly choices. The festival emphasized collaboration in protecting the planet, particularly focusing on water management and sustainable practices, leaving participants inspired for future initiatives.
The Skerries Eco Festival on September 27-29 will feature talks, workshops, music, an eco fair, and a comedy show. Activities include a children’s workshop, art collaboration, photo competition, and opportunities to volunteer. The festival aims to promote collaboration, raise awareness of the environment, and encourage community involvement. For more details, visit SustainableSkerries.com/festival
Please join Sustainable Skerries, a committee of the Skerries Community Association, for the launch of our beach toy library, at Skerries South Strand, on Sunday 7th July at 11 am. Beach toy libraries put unwanted toys to good use and help reduce plastic waste. Simply borrow the toys from the box, play with them, and return them when you are finished! This beach toy library in Fenit, Co. Kerry, a cooperation between… Read More
Capture the Beauty of Our Community: Enter Our Local Photo Competition! Do you have an eye for beauty and a knack for capturing perfect moments? We are excited to announce the second Sustainable Skerries photo competition – and we want YOU to participate! Whether you are a seasoned photographer or an enthusiastic amateur, this competition is the perfect opportunity to showcase your talent. We are looking for stunning images that highlight the… Read More
In our series of blog posts about the 2023 Skerries Eco Festival, Sustainable Skerries committee member Evelyn Cottell sums up the first three of our nine wonderful Sunday Afternoon Talks . She writes: The Eco Talks session took place on Sunday 3rd September, in The Little Theatre. In the nearby Old Schoolhouse, ECO Fair stalls were in full swing, facilitating a flow of people in and out of the two events,… Read More
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