Location: Peter Thompson Hall, 68 Freehall Rd, Castlerock, Co. Antrim

Date: May 17

Time: 1000-1500

Dune Action supports 12 coastal communities across the island of Ireland experiencing accelerating dune erosion. The programme is delivered as a two-day training course designed to equip local groups with the knowledge, skills and tools needed to understand, monitor and restore their local dune systems.

This registration is for Day 1 only at Peter Thompson Hall, with Day 2 scheduled for the latter half of 2026 (date to be confirmed).

Date:

17th May, 2026

Venue:

A 5-hour indoor session focused on:

• Understanding dune science through the 3Ss framework — Sand, Species and Space
• Learning how to assess dune health using the 3S methodology
• Exploring practical dune protection and restoration approaches
• Introduction to Nature Based Solutions for coastal resilience

What You’ll Gain:

• A clear understanding of how dune systems function
• Practical tools to assess and monitor your local dunes
• Knowledge of effective actions to protect and restore dune environments
• Insight into the role of Nature Based Solutions vs hard engineering

Who Should Attend:

This course is ideal for anyone with an interest in:

• Protecting and restoring local beaches and dunes
• Community-led climate action
• Coastal resilience

Course Structure:

Day 1 – Classroom Training (delivered by ACT)

Day 2 – On-Site Dune Action through Dune Grass Planting (delivered by Clean Coasts)*

*Scheduled for the latter half of 2026 (date to be confirmed)

Additional Information

👕 Dress Code: Standard indoor attire for Day 1

☕ Catering: Light lunch, tea and coffee provided

Dune Action blends geomorphology expertise with the experience of established coastal stewardship groups and is delivered through collaboration between:

ACT • Clean Coasts • Climate Action Regional Office (CARO) • Leave No Trace Ireland • University College Dublin • University of Galway.