Ballina Climate Action Weekend, now in its third year, is a tactical weekend of meaningful climate action initiatives, aligned to and amplifying the work done at grass roots level in Ballina. Our aim is to showcase the great climate positive work taking place in Ballina and engage a wider audience in these initiatives to build awareness, scale and momentum in our bid to become Ireland’s greenest town.
This year’s Climate Action Weekend takes place 24th and 25th November, with support from Ballina 2023, CARO Atlantic Seaboard North and AIB. Key priorities for this year’s programme include highlighting funding opportunities for businesses and communities, and promoting responsible consumption and production via the circular economy.
This year’s Climate Action Weekend takes place 24th and 25th November, with support from Ballina 2023, CARO Atlantic Seaboard North and AIB. Key priorities for this year’s programme include highlighting funding opportunities for businesses and communities, and promoting responsible consumption and production via the circular economy.
Friday 24th November
Sustainable Solutions For Local Business & Community
10am - 1pm at Ballina Library
‘Save money for your business’: Presentations, panel discussion and Q&A
Nicola Kennedy, Mayo Local Enterprise Office: Green for Business programme
Kevin Martin, Energy Auditor, SEAI –
Local business sustainability upgrade case study
Topic - Energy Audits for SMEs
Marie Galvin, PLAN Energy
Followed by Q&A
‘Funding for Community Climate Action’: Presentations, panel discussion and Q&A
Lorna Dennehy, Mayo County Council: Community Climate Action Officer – Community Climate Action Fund.
Emma Kerins, SSE Renewables North West of Ireland Community Benefit Funds.
Ciara Conneely, Sustainable Solutions for Local Business and Community.
Nicola Kennedy, Mayo Local Enterprise Office: Green for Business programme
Kevin Martin, Energy Auditor, SEAI –
Local business sustainability upgrade case study
Topic - Energy Audits for SMEs
- Intro & What is an Energy Audit?
- How Greyfort Energy can help you
- SEAI Support Scheme for Energy Audits
- Energy Auditing & Methodology
- How to apply
- What next?
Marie Galvin, PLAN Energy
Followed by Q&A
‘Funding for Community Climate Action’: Presentations, panel discussion and Q&A
Lorna Dennehy, Mayo County Council: Community Climate Action Officer – Community Climate Action Fund.
Emma Kerins, SSE Renewables North West of Ireland Community Benefit Funds.
Ciara Conneely, Sustainable Solutions for Local Business and Community.
Zero Waste Pop Up Dining Experience by chef ronan fox
7pm in Kennedy Glasgow Centre, Ballina.
Join us for a unique and eco-friendly dining experience at our Zero Waste pop up event! Indulge in a delicious meal that highlights how to focus on local and sustainable options, while reducing waste - and all the while creating delicious dishes!
Local chef Ronan Fox will prepare a mouthwatering menu using locally sourced, seasonal ingredients. We believe that by making small changes in our daily lives, we can make a big impact. Our Zero Waste pop up dining experience aims to inspire and educate guests about sustainable practices.
This event is part of Ballina's Climate Action Weekend (24-25 November 2023), with support from Ballina 2023, CARO Atlantic Seaboard North and AIB. Key priorities for this year’s programme include highlighting funding opportunities for businesses and communities, and promoting responsible consumption and production via the circular economy.
Don't miss this opportunity to experience a one-of-a-kind dining event that promotes a greener future. Come join us and be part of Ballina Green Town's movement towards a more sustainable world!
Admission: €50
Local chef Ronan Fox will prepare a mouthwatering menu using locally sourced, seasonal ingredients. We believe that by making small changes in our daily lives, we can make a big impact. Our Zero Waste pop up dining experience aims to inspire and educate guests about sustainable practices.
This event is part of Ballina's Climate Action Weekend (24-25 November 2023), with support from Ballina 2023, CARO Atlantic Seaboard North and AIB. Key priorities for this year’s programme include highlighting funding opportunities for businesses and communities, and promoting responsible consumption and production via the circular economy.
Don't miss this opportunity to experience a one-of-a-kind dining event that promotes a greener future. Come join us and be part of Ballina Green Town's movement towards a more sustainable world!
Admission: €50
saturDAY 25TH NOVEMBER
Planting a tree for ballina's 2023 generation
at 10am in Tom Ruane Park, Ballina.
The last of Ballina’s 10,000 trees will be planted in Tom Ruane Park, dedicated to the children of Ballina born in 2023, a symbol of the nature-based legacy of Ballina 2023.
Swap shop
Ballina’s first circular economy swap shop encourages people to swap, drop off and pick up pre-loved items including football boots, Christmas jumpers, furniture, bric-a-brac, records and more, making a small donation for local charities.
Also features a Pure Clothing pop up shop and revamp workshops.
Also features a Pure Clothing pop up shop and revamp workshops.
**CANCELLED** the accidental activist by diane o'connor & DJ
Diane O’Connor didn’t grow up expecting to be an activist, it just sort of happened, one minute she was holding a pint in the pub the next it was a placard at a protest.
A quick-witted comedy show about a woman trying to find her place in the midst of this mess. The Accidental Activist doesn’t pull any punches but provides a consistent thread of hope and resilience for anyone worried, angry or eager to do more about the climate crisis we’ve been thrown into.
Join Diane on this hilarious and provocative journey of feeling the fear and finding the hope. You’ll be laughing, crying and perhaps grabbing a placard on the way out.
Followed by DJ set by Relish Records
Admission: €10
A quick-witted comedy show about a woman trying to find her place in the midst of this mess. The Accidental Activist doesn’t pull any punches but provides a consistent thread of hope and resilience for anyone worried, angry or eager to do more about the climate crisis we’ve been thrown into.
Join Diane on this hilarious and provocative journey of feeling the fear and finding the hope. You’ll be laughing, crying and perhaps grabbing a placard on the way out.
Followed by DJ set by Relish Records
Admission: €10
Circular Economy Showcase
To highlight Ballina’s circular economy, Ballina Green Town, via The Mary Robinson Centre, will give away 100 €10 vouchers redeemable at agreed circular economy businesses in Ballina to end December 2023. This allows members of the public to try the circular economy at a discounted price, encouraging repair, reuse and pre-loved.
This initiative will also include a social media showcase of the circular economy businesses participating in the scheme to highlight their offering and their skills, building awareness of their services.
This initiative will also include a social media showcase of the circular economy businesses participating in the scheme to highlight their offering and their skills, building awareness of their services.
