Laois Climate Action Festival
The Laois Climate Action Festival 2024 will showcase 50 climate-positive events and initiatives across the county from October 6 to 23.
The festival aims to inspire climate action, spotlight sustainability, and showcase the incredible work of local partners.
Curated by the newly formed Climate Action Section of Laois County Council, the programme highlights an array of climate-positive initiatives designed to engage the community in the effort to create a greener future.
The festival officially launched with a display of upcycled robots, created by Bernard Brady of the Portarlington Art Collective.
These robots, made entirely from repurposed materials are described as a “symbol of the innovative ways in which waste can be reimagined and reused.”
The festival’s schedule includes workshops, seminars and creative sessions, ranging from discussions on biodiversity and sustainability in schools, to upcycling projects and nature walks.
Climate Action Coordinator for Laois County Council, Ms Suzanne Dempsey described the festival as “a platform to raise awareness but a celebration of the fantastic work being done in our community to promote sustainability.”
Standout events include the Climate Cocktail Club, the Laois premiere of Mrs Robinson, and Colm O’Regan’s comedy gig “Climate Worrier”, combining entertainment with critical discussions on climate action.
Simon Walton, Interim Chief Executive of Laois County Council called the festival “a key initiative in (the Council’s) commitment to addressing climate change at a local level.
“It demonstrates the significant progress being made in fostering climate-positive projects and engaging the wider community.”
All events are free to attend and can be booked here.
Science Week in Laois
Science Week takes places this November 10 to 17, with a wide range of activities here in Laois including events for schools, groups and adults to exploring everything from swimming to pets to music.
Events in Laois this year include a special free music concert with string quartet Bohemian Strings, who have played with the Beach Boys and Richard Clayderman.
The concert will show through tunes from AC/DC to Vivaldi to demonstrate how music involves everything from physics to psychology.
“Science is important for our economy but it’s also an important part of our lives,” CEO of Midlands Science, Jackie Gorman, said.
“It’s in everything from how we understand health and lifestyle decisions to understanding our pets.”
There will be events right across the Midlands as pop-up activities will take place in local shopping centres.
Events are all free of charge but must be booked in advance and all details are available on MidlandsScience.ie.
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