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

By Lynda Kiernan

Reporter

Published 1st Oct 2025, 20:33 BST

Updated 9th Oct 2025, 16:25 BST

Blindboy Boatclub, Hector, Jerry Fish and Darina Allen among celebs at Ballintubbert House

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Laois women Kitty Allen gardener and presenter and Darina Allen chef, author and owner of Ballymaloe on the Food Security discussion panel, with Kenneth Keavey and Paul Brophy. Photo: Annie Holland

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The panel for Creating Resilient Communities: Caitriona Kenny, Eimear Fox TII Landscape Architect, Mark Clancy Laois Local Enterprise Office, and Catherine Casey Head of Climate Change at the Heritage Council (former Laois Heritage Officer). Photo: Annie Holland.

PICTURES: International and Laois climate activists gather at Climate Carnival

Blindboy Boatclub, Hector, Jerry Fish and Darina Allen among celebs at Ballintubbert House

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