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<p>As the city of festivals, Galway is adding a new string to its bow with the launch of the Climate Festival, taking place from September 12th-15th 2024.&nbsp;</p>
<p>The festival programme includes President Mary Robinson, Philip Boucher Hayes, Ella McSweeney, John Spillane and Joe Brolly.</p>
<p>This latest initiative entitled  ‘Climate Inspirations - Communities in Action’ aims to change the narrative around climate action to one of positivity.</p>
<p>It will harness Galway’s creative energy, theatrical, musical, art, active travel, sport, Gaeilge and food cultures.&nbsp;</p>
<h4>A More Liveable City:</h4>
<p>Speaking about the festival, Chief Executive of Galway City Council, Leonard Cleary said:&nbsp;</p>
<p>“Galway City Council wants to be at the forefront of Climate Action in the country and I am delighted that our Climate Team is organising such an innovative and positive festival.&nbsp;</p>
<p>"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.’’</p>
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<h5><em>L-R: Faozia Moqbel, Galway City Partnership; Justin Kenrick, GCC Climate Action Team; Damien Redington, Climate Action Coordinator, GCC; Child front left - Max Shackleton Silke; Child front right - James McFeely; Deputy Mayor of the City of Galway, Cllr Níall McNelis; Derek Pender, Director of Services, GCC; Maria Tivnan, Fregoli Theatre Company; Molly McFeely; Hicham Altit, Galway Chamber; Tiarnan McCusker, Community Climate Action Officer, GCC; Katie Shackleton Silke, Milestone Inventive. Photographer Andrew Downes, Xposure.</em></h5>
<h4>A Community Springboard:</h4>
<p>Mayor of the City of Galway, Cllr. Peter Keane said:&nbsp;</p>
<p>“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.’’</p>
<p>For further information visit <a href="https://galwayclimatefestival.ie/" target="_blank">www.GalwayClimateFestival.ie</a>  or email Climate@GalwayCity.ie</p>
<h4>Highlights include:</h4>
<ul>
<li>Talks and panel discussions at An Taibhdhearc Theatre, Middle Street with speakers including President Mary Robinson, Philip Boucher Hayes, Ella McSweeney and Joe Brolly amongst others</li>
<li>A bilingual concert at An Taibhdhearc Theatre with singer songwriter John Spillane</li>
<li>Middle Street being pedestrianised and becoming a playful space with lots of fun, art, live music and games</li>
<li>‘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</li>
<li>New Climate Street Theatre with Fregoli Theatre</li>
<li>A new commission by Galway City Council – “The Sounds of Climate Change”</li>
<li>A second-hand market on Middle Street</li>
<li>A family cycle ride through the streets of Galway City</li>
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<p>The festival is supported by Milestone Inventive.</p>
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New Climate Festival for Galway This September

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