Workshops, clean ups and films to mark Climate Action Week in Leitrim

Leitrim Climate Action Week runs from October 13 to October 19. This is Ireland’s largest pop-up climate festival, coordinated by An Taisce since 2017, with Leitrim County Council aligning with An Taisce’s designation.

Leitrim County Council, in partnership with other organisations, and community groups will host a wide range of events, from repair cafés and film screenings to workshops and clean-up days, highlighting local action on climate and a chance for the community to learn.

October 7

Community Services Repair Hub, The Den, Ballinamore, 11am–1pm. Includes a repair café for fixing bikes and mending clothes, plus a swap shop for plants, books, clothes, and toys.

October 13

Clothes Drop, Drumshanbo, running October 13–19 for the Cash to Clobber Fundraising Drive supporting local schools.

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Heart of Oak documentary screening, Carrick Cineplex, 11am.

The Song Cycle (a prelude to Leitrim Cycling Festival by Pure Designs Studio), Carrick Cineplex, 6:30pm.

Phase Two Information Evening, Ballinamore MD’s Community Climate Action Programme, Ballinamore Library, 7pm.

October 14

Community Garden Open Day and Seed Swap, Mohill Community Garden, 1pm–3pm.

Online event: “How to Save Your Business Money on Energy Bills,” 12:30pm–1pm.

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Phase Two Information Evening, Manorhamilton MD’s Community Climate Action Programme, Manorhamilton Library, 7pm.

October 15

Webinar by ATU, 5pm–5:30pm.

Phase Two Information Evening, Carrick MD’s Community Climate Action Programme, Carrick-on-Shannon Library, 7pm.

LAWPRO Aquatic Invasive Species Webinar, online, 7:30pm.

October 16

Leitrim Household Energy Tune-Up Session, Methodist Church, Drumshanbo, 10:00 (will be tea and coffee for the half hour before start)–1pm.

Screening of The Garden Where the Praties Grow, The Dock, 7pm.

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October 17

Container Gardening Workshop, The Organic Centre, Rossinver, 11am–2pm.

October 19

Tree Seed Saving and Growing Workshop, The Organic Centre, Rossinver, 10am–3pm.

Tidy Towns clean-up days: Carrick-on-Shannon, 10am–2pm Drumshanbo, 10am–2pm and Manorhamilton, 2:30pm–4:30pm

October 21

Community Services Repair Hub, The Den, Ballinamore, 10am–12pm.

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More information can be found here.