06/05/2026, 18:52

Update to inform everyone that the works have been postponed


New title: ProtectWorks postponed***Protect Greystones, North Beach, Sand Martins, postpone repairs to September

New petition description:

UPDATE ******
Thank you so much to everyone who signed and got involved. The works have been postponed pending an environmental impact assessment

There are Sandmartins nesting in the banks on the North Beach, right at the ramp down to the beach. Sisk (developers of Marina Village) have engaged a contractor to begin substantial works to repair the ramp accessing the North Beach, starting this Monday.

While I appreciate that these repairs need to be carried out, the works will take place immediately beside the Sand Martin nesting banks.

By all accounts, Sand Martins are a sensitive species and there is a risk that excessive disturbance could cause them to abandon their nests during the breeding season.

We are asking that these works be postponed until Autumn, when the Sand Martins have started their journey to Subsaharan Africa.

06/05/2026, 10:58

Greater clarity for anyone seeing the petition


New title: Protect Greystones, North BeachBeach, Sand Martins, postpone repairs to September

New justification:

We need to give nature a voice. Sand Martins are currently amber listed on BirdBirds of Conservation Concern in Ireland. This is largely due to declining habitats. We need to protect these incredible annual visitors to our shores.