Training & Events

POSTPONED: Family Sand Dune Building Competition!

Berta Beach Bertra Beach, Westport, Mayo, Ireland

 BERTRA BEACH WORLD SAND DUNE DAY EVENT – POSTPONED DUE TO YELLOW WEATHER WARNING    We are disappointed to announce that due to adverse weather conditions forecast for Saturday June 25th, we have taken the decision to postpone the family event on Bertra Beach for World Sand Dune Day to ensure safety of our participants....

POSTPONED: Leave No Trace on the Seashore for ages 16+ – Group 1

Berta Beach Bertra Beach, Westport, Mayo, Ireland

 BERTRA BEACH WORLD SAND DUNE DAY EVENT – POSTPONED DUE TO YELLOW WEATHER WARNING    We are disappointed to announce that due to adverse weather conditions forecast for Saturday June 25th, we have taken the decision to postpone the family event on Bertra Beach for World Sand Dune Day to ensure safety of our participants....

POSTPONED: Leave No Trace on the Seashore for ages 16+ – Group 2

Berta Beach Bertra Beach, Westport, Mayo, Ireland

 BERTRA BEACH WORLD SAND DUNE DAY EVENT – POSTPONED DUE TO YELLOW WEATHER WARNING    We are disappointed to announce that due to adverse weather conditions forecast for Saturday June 25th, we have taken the decision to postpone the family event on Bertra Beach for World Sand Dune Day to ensure safety of our participants....

POSTPONED: Family Seashore Safari (10:15am – 11:30am) – Group 1

Berta Beach Bertra Beach, Westport, Mayo, Ireland

 BERTRA BEACH WORLD SAND DUNE DAY EVENT – POSTPONED DUE TO YELLOW WEATHER WARNING    We are disappointed to announce that due to adverse weather conditions forecast for Saturday June 25th, we have taken the decision to postpone the family event on Bertra Beach for World Sand Dune Day to ensure safety of our participants....

POSTPONED: Family Seashore Safari (10:15am – 11:30am) – Group 2

Berta Beach Bertra Beach, Westport, Mayo, Ireland

 BERTRA BEACH WORLD SAND DUNE DAY EVENT – POSTPONED DUE TO YELLOW WEATHER WARNING    We are disappointed to announce that due to adverse weather conditions forecast for Saturday June 25th, we have taken the decision to postpone the family event on Bertra Beach for World Sand Dune Day to ensure safety of our participants....

Leaving No Trace in the Irish Countryside: Effecting Behavioural Change of Recreationists – Trainer CPD

Online via Zoom

Session description:  This interactive presentation and discussion will focus on the factors that influence behavioural intention in the context of outdoor recreation in Ireland  Topics include: Background to the Research Behavioural theory and its use Environmental attitudes in Ireland Influencers of Behavioural Intention Trust, Communication and Ownership    Session presenter: Dr Noel Doyle was awarded...

Leave No Trace Awareness Course – Glenveagh National Park – August 2nd

Glenveagh National Park Church Hill,, Letterkenny, Co Donegal, Ireland

This 1 day Certified Course is the first step in our 3 tiered training structure, designed for educators, college students, outdoor professionals, hiking club members, and others interested in Leave No Trace Ireland skills and ethics. The course will take place in the stunning Glenveagh National Park. This is a great opportunity to experience the...

National Heritage Week

Theme is sustainable heritage. Online and in person events taking place. Water Heritage Day and Wild Child Day are part of the week.

Sand Dune Celebration Day at Bertra Beach

Berta Beach Bertra Beach, Westport, Mayo, Ireland

Following the postponement of the World Sand Dune Day event, Leave No Trace Ireland, Bertra Connected and Helly Hansen are pleased to announce the new date to celebrate the Sand Dunes at Bertra Beach on Sunday the 14th of August. This community-led, fun filled, family day-out will have something for everyone, from Seashore Safaris, refreshments...

Leave No Trace Awareness Course – Buncrana, Co Donegal – August 20th

IDP Buncrana St Mary's Road, Buncrana, Donegal, Ireland

This 1 day Certified Course is the first step in our 3 tiered training structure, designed for educators, college students, outdoor professionals, hiking club members, and others interested in Leave No Trace Ireland skills and ethics. The course will take place in Buncrana, Co Donegal, starting at the Inishowen Development Partnership office in Buncrana town....