Hundreds of climate activists from all over the world gathered in the lush surroundings of Ballintubbert House in Laois this week for a unique two day Climate Carnival. With Laois County Council as host sponsor, speakers such as Blindboy, Dr Tara Shine, Anja Murray, Hector Ó hEochagáin and Darina Allen combined with performers like Liam Ó Maonlaí, Jerry Fish and comedian Diane O'Connor to stir audiences into action. The Leinster Express / Laois Live was there to capture these images, with additional photos courtesy of Annie Holland. The event kicks off a month long Climate Action Festival across Laois. Laois County Council Cathaoirleach Cllr Barry Walsh, Cllr Padraig Fleming, Suzanne Dempsey and Kevin Manning Laois County Council.placeholder image
Hundreds of climate activists from all over the world gathered in the lush surroundings of Ballintubbert House in Laois this week for a unique two day Climate Carnival. With Laois County Council as host sponsor, speakers such as Blindboy, Dr Tara Shine, Anja Murray, Hector Ó hEochagáin and Darina Allen combined with performers like Liam Ó Maonlaí, Jerry Fish and comedian Diane O'Connor to stir audiences into action. The Leinster Express / Laois Live was there to capture these images, with additional photos courtesy of Annie Holland. The event kicks off a month long Climate Action Festival across Laois. Laois County Council Cathaoirleach Cllr Barry Walsh, Cllr Padraig Fleming, Suzanne Dempsey and Kevin Manning Laois County Council.

PICTURES: International and Laois climate activists gather at Climate Carnival

Lynda Kiernan
By Lynda Kiernan

Reporter

Published 1st Oct 2025, 20:33 BST
Updated 9th Oct 2025, 16:25 BST

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Speakers at a Renewables Scaled Responsibly talk, Preben Munch Director Ecohz, Sharon McManus ESB Head of Sustainability, Alan Wyley CEO of Energy Cloud and Laurence O'Reilly SEAI Regional Coordinator for Laois/ Offaly.

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Speakers at a Renewables Scaled Responsibly talk, Preben Munch Director Ecohz, Sharon McManus ESB Head of Sustainability, Alan Wyley CEO of Energy Cloud and Laurence O'Reilly SEAI Regional Coordinator for Laois/ Offaly.

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