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'Leitrim Under Attack' is a gathering taking place on May 27 at the Castle, Manorhamilton.
The aim of the gathering is to bring together diverse groups who have common cause in protecting our land, water and communities.
As well as local voices, you will also hear testimony from Lakota Standing Rock Water Protectors and environmental justice community groups from across the island of Ireland.
The local community groups, including Love Leitrim, Treasure Leitrim, Save Leitrim, Save Dough Mountain, and North Leitrim Sustainable Energy Community, will each deliver their message, united under the theme ‘Leitrim under attack’.
The event aims to highlight the harmful effects of counter-intuitive and extractive industrial proposals, which will only accelerate the destruction of our communities and our planet.
A spokesperson for the organisers stated “We need to decarbonise our economies, but this does not require the creation of sacrifice zones and further environmental degradation. We need to tackle the root of the problem: the overconsumption of the planet's resources due to the continued pursuit of economic growth and profit.”
The event promises to be a fun-filled day out for the whole family, with a range of activities such as a biodiversity walk, bug hunt for kids, music, video presentations, and more. The evening will include talks and discussions including representatives of the community groups, as well as food and music. This is an alcohol-free event.
The gathering is an opportunity for everyone to discuss the elephant in the room and collaborate on finding sustainable and just solutions. All are welcome to attend this crucial event, which will be held at the Castle in Manorhamilton on May 27.
2-4pm: Biodiversity Week Family Fun. Bug hunt, Kids Art & Citizen science water exhibition
4-6pm: Talks with Standing Rock Water Protectors & Local community and environmental groups
6-9pm: Social event and live bands
Sunday 28th:
10-12pm: THE Organic Centre: Celebrating connections with Lakota water protectors
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