Galway City Council are launching a new climate festival from 12-15 September 2024.
‘Climate Inspirations-Communities in Action’ is an innovative, creative and collaborative festival which aims to change the narrative around climate action to one of positivity.
It will harness Galways creative energy and embrace our theatrical, musical, art, active travel, sport, Gaeilge and food cultures. The festival delivers on objectives as set out in the recently adopted Galway City Climate Action Plan.
Speaking about the festival, Chief Executive of Galway City Council, Leonard Cleary said the the council wants to be “at the forefront of climate action in Ireland. “I am delighted that our Climate Team is organising such an innovative and positive festival.”
“It will bring people along with us on the journey to collectively reduce our greenhouse gas emissions and create a fun, healthier and more liveable city whilst we are doing it.’’
The full program is available at www.galwayclimatefestival.ie but some of the highlights include:
· Talks and panel discussions at An Taibhdhearc Theatre, Middle Street with various speakers including President Mary Robinson, Philip Boucher Hayes, Ella McSweeney and Joe Brolly among many others
· A bilingual concert at An Taibhdhearc Theatre with singer songwriter John Spillane
· Middle street being pedestrianised and becoming a playful space with lots of fun, art, live music and games
· Féasta- A long table pop up feast with Michelin star Chef Enda McEvoy’s new social enterprise Hinterland West, Galway City Partnership and Galway community gardens
· New Climate Street theatre with Fregoli Theatre
· A new commission by Galway City Council-‘The sounds of climate change’
· A second hand market on Middle Street
· A family cycle ride through the streets of Galway city
Mayor of Galway, Cllr. Peter Keane said:’’ The Elected Members adopted the Galway City Climate Action Plan in February 2024, and this is exactly the type of positive action required. I welcome this new festival and hope that it will be used a springboard for further community engagement in the years ahead.’’
For further information visit www.galwayclimatefestival.ie or email climate@galwaycity.ie . The festival is kindly supported by Milestone Inventive.
