Friends of the Camac

25/09/2025

On Thursday 25 September some of our Committee carried out clearance work on the section of the River Camac below the Sandy Hole.

This work included the removal of some of the overgrowing riverside vegetation to allow light into the river bed, vital for the promotion of growth of the under water vegetation which provides food for the invertebrates, which in turn feed the fish.

Some debris was also removed from the river and the nearby weir.

All participants were fully compliant with the necessary safety guidelines.

No Committee Members were harmed in the carrying out of this work!!

Note for your diary – The next scheduled River Camac Cleanup is on the second Saturday of October which falls on 11th October.

13/09/2025

Monthly River Clean-up Report

On Saturday 13 September 2025, on our scheduled Clean Up day, our 10 volunteers collected 1 trolley, 4 bags general waste, 2 bags glass bottles (recycled at The Mills centre Bring Centre by Dermot), 1 scooter, 1 wheel clamp, 12 NOX cylinders, 3 giant bags of cans and bottles from Leisure Centre, which were added to the 1/2 bag we collected from around the park.

Adair, Brian R and Tim recycled these at Aldi where a kind gentleman donated his shopping bag of drinks cans and bottles.

In total we recycled 226 cans and 389 drinks bottles, total of 615 saved from landfill, which gained us €99.65 for our funds.

This means that only 4.0 bags remain for SDCC to collect, plus some other general rubbish.

Big thanks to Nessa from SDCC for their continuous support.
Next Cleanup scheduled for 2nd Saturday of October which falls on 11 October 2024.

Make a note in your diaries and be sure to check the website and Socials nearer the time for updates.

Pictures Attached.

09/09/2025

Next River Cleanup Saturday 13 September 2025.

NEXT MONTHLY RIVER CAMAC CLEAN UP IS ON THE SECOND SATURDAY OF THE MONTH WHICH FALLS ON NEXT SATURDAY 13 SEPTEMBER 2025.

The last Camac River Cleanup was on Saturday 19 July 2025 as August’s Cleanup was cancelled.

The next official River Clean Up will be on SATURDAY 13 SEPTEMBER 2025. All welcome.

We normally meet at 09.45 at the Clondalkin Sports and Leisure Centre first car park nearest to the Old Nangor Road entrance, the Eircode is D22 E283.

Protective clothing, Hi Viz vests, gloves and pickers will be provided. Dress for the weather and make sure to wear suitable footwear.

AS THIS IS WEATHER DEPENDENT PLEASE MAKE SURE TO CHECK THE WEBSITE, FACEBOOK PAGE AND WHATSAPP GROUP FOR UPDATES.

Spread the word! Many hands make light work! Hope to see you there.

03/09/2025

Update on the Heritage Week River Walk and Talk - at the Nangor Road Bridge across from the Mills Centre car park we mentioned a culvert on the left hand side where the water from the Turbine Pond near Sally Park rejoins the river, which was hidden ion the undergrowth.

On 03 September SDCC did some 'vegetation management' and the previously hidden culvert can now be clearly seen. Thanks to Gerry Carroll for the image.

01/09/2025

Nationwide on RTE1 on Monday 01 September ran a feature on the Rivers of Dublin, specifically the Dodder, the Camac and the Liffey.

Some of our Committee were interviewed and gave a good account of our activities, aims and goals.

Worth a look - it should be available on the RTE Player.

27/08/2025

have just uploaded the report of our Heritage Walk and Talk and images from last Sunday to the Events page of the website -

Here’s the link -

Voluntary Group dedicated to the Camac river.

21/08/2025

Check Clean Dry

Check Clean Dry - to prevent the spread of contamination from another source.

Anyone using the river is being urged to observe the Check, Clean and Dry protocol.

All wet gear should be checked for any silt or mud, plant material or animals. It then should be cleaned and finally dried.

Disinfectant or hot water (over 60⁰C) should be used to clean all equipment followed by a 24hr drying period. This should be adopted as standard practice in all freshwaters.

Drying is especially important, including removing of any water from inside a boat and disposing of it on grass.

A drying period of at least 24 hours is needed to ensure that a boat is clear of infectious organism.

21/08/2025

On Sunday next, 24 August 2025, Friends of the Camac invite you to join us at South Dublin County Council Civic Centre Plaza, Clondalkin Village (opp. Clondalkin Garda Station) D22 E9X5 at the junction of Ninth Lock Road and Orchard Road, for the start of a walk and talk along the Camac River.

This will be led by Patrick Ging, supported by other Committee Members. Patrick will explain the historical importance of the River Camac to the development of Clondalkin, and point out some interesting features along the way.

Other Committee Members will be present to answers questions as required.Meet at 2.15 p.m. - the walk should take about an hour.

Looking forward to seeing you there.

04/08/2025

Next River Cleanup Saturday 09 August 2025.

NEXT MONTHLY RIVER CAMAC CLEAN UP IS ON THE SECOND SATURDAY OF THE MONTH WHICH FALLS ON
NEXT SATURDAY 09 AUGUST 2025.

The last Camac River Cleanup was on Saturday 19 July 2025.
The next official River Clean Up will be on SATURDAY 09 AUGUST 2025. all welcome.

We normally meet at 09.45 at the Clondalkin Sports and Leisure Centre first car park nearest to the Old Nangor Road entrance, the Eircode is D22 E283.

Protective clothing, Hi Viz vests, gloves and pickers will be provided. Dress for the weather and make sure to wear suitable footwear.

AS THIS IS WEATHER DEPENDENT PLEASE MAKE SURE TO CHECK THE WEBSITE, FACEBOOK PAGE AND WHATSAPP GROUP FOR UPDATES.

Spread the word! Many hands make light work! Hope to see you there.

20/07/2025

Monthly River Clean Up Report for Saturday 19 July 2025, re-scheduled from 12 July 2025.

The last full River Clean up was on Saturday 17 May, as the June cleanup was abandoned early due to poor weather.

Our 14 Volunteers collected 22 bags today, of which 3 were very large bags were drinks cans and plastic bottles kindly collected for us by the Manager and staff of SCD Leisure Centre (re-cycled at Aldi Newlands Cross by Brian R, Tim and Bea, and which added €71.40 to our funds), 2 bags were glass bottles (re-cycled by Kevin, Brian R and Bea at The Mills Centre Bottle Bank), 20 Bags of general waste, plus 6 bag each of 10 Nitrous Oxide canisters, and other general mixed waste.

This means that only 15 bags and some general waste remain for SDCC to collect. Big thanks to SDCC for their continuous support.

Next Cleanup scheduled for 2nd Saturday of August which falls on 09 August 2025.

Make a note in your diaries and be sure to check the website and Socials nearer the time for updates.

16/07/2025

THE MONTHLY RIVER CAMAC CLEAN UP NORMALLY FALLS ON THE SECOND SATURDAY OF THE MONTH AND SHOULD HAVE TAKEN PLACE LAST SATURDAY ON 12 JULY 2025.

However it was deferred because of a Met Éireann Status Yellow Heat warning.

IT HAS BEEN RE-SCHEDULED FOR NEXT SATURDAY 19 July 2025.

The last Camac River Cleanup was on Saturday 14 June 2025.
We normally meet at 09.45 at the Clondalkin Sports and Leisure Centre first car park nearest to the Old Nangor Road entrance, the Eircode is D22 E283.

Protective clothing, Hi Viz vests, gloves and pickers will be provided. Dress for the weather and make sure to wear suitable footwear.

Spread the word! Many hands make light work! Hope to see you there.

10/07/2025

IMPORTANT NOTICE!!

The Scheduled Monthly River Camac Cleanup for next Saturday 12 July 2025

HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL A LATER DATE.

This is due to a Yellow Level High Temperature Warning issued by Met Eireann.

Please check our website (www.fotc.ie) and Social Media for updates.