DAG is working to raise awareness about the value and vulnerability of the Fenit Island tombolo, a precious natural resource and coastal barrier. In conjunction with Coastwatch Ireland, they are learning about best practices in marram grass harvesting and planting, implementing limited soft fencing to discourage trampling in key areas, learning about the sea grass beds in marine
Listen to the audio of the recent Coastwatch event held by Fenit Town Hall Dunes Action Group with Karin Dubsky, Coastwatch Coordinator, and Dr Kevin Lynch, coastal scientist from NUI Galway.
Today (June 25th) is World Sand Dune Day which has been setup to highlight the importance of sand dunes. The sand dunes on the Fenit tombolo are a precious natural resource and an important coastal barrier for the area. It is within a Special Protected Area (SPA) for Wildlife, and a Special Area of Conservation
The Fenit Town Hall Dunes Action Group (DAG) was delighted to co-host a World Biodiversity Day Event May 22nd 2021 at the Fenit Island Tombolo. The event was in conjunction with Coastwatch Ireland. The event involved two afternoon fieldtrips. The field trips were an opportunity for participants to walk Fenit Island tombolo with national-level experts
The Dune & Coastal Erosion sub-group have been making great progress in planting marram grass to help protect the Fenit Island Dunes. Awareness is the greatest agent for Change. Eckhart Tolle The sand dune conservation project is up and running. Thanks to Martha and Genie from Maharees Heritage and Conservation for giving a marram grass