We’re getting close, and local accommodation is limited. If you’re travelling to Climate Carnival, we strongly recommend getting your accommodation sorted now and planning how you’ll get to and from Ballintubbert.

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Options include staying onsite, offsite with a close by accommodation partner or a local offering which we have listed below. All within easy reach to the event. 

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We are delighted to announce our Sustainable Transport Partner with KINTO Join, see details below on carpooling.

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STAYING AT BALLINTUBBERT

Commit to the full climate carnival & stay in the grounds of Ballintubbert. Bring your own tent or hire one of our bell tents. Includes access to luxury showers and changing rooms. 

 

• Glamping Bell Tent: €160 for 1 night, 4 person Luxury Glamping tent (four beds, linen, lighting)

• Camping: €60 for 1 night, 4 person tent

• Campervan: €100, 1 night

• Book onsite here

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STAY NEARBY WITH OUR ACCOMMODATION PARTNERS 

Our 2 accommodation partners below are offering a discount to Climate Carnival attendees.

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TALBOT HOTEL CARLOW: https://www.talbotcarlow.ie/

25 minutes walk from train station 2.2km

20 minutes drive to event

Climate Carnival guests can avail of a special rate at the Talbot Hotel Carlow.

Discount code: CC15

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GLAMPING UNDER THE STARS: https://www.glampingunderthestars.ie/​

Climate Carnival guests can avail of a special rate at Glamping Under the Stars

Discount code: CLIMATE10

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OTHER ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS CLOSE BY

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CLONARD COURT HOTEL, ATHY: https://www.clanardcourt.ie/

​Award-Winning Four Star Luxury Country Chic and consistently ranked No.1 Trip Advisor Hotel in Kildare.

20 minute walk from train station 1.8km

15 minute drive to the event

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THE HERITAGE, KILLENARD: https://www.theheritage.com/

Five-star accommodation in Killenard, Co. Laois.

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MIDLANDS PARK HOTEL, PORTLAOISE: https://www.midlandsparkhotel.com/

Four-star accommodation in Portlaoise town centre, with easy access to local transport connections.

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FITZ INCH, STRADBALLY: https://www.fitzofinch.com/

A 17th-century farmhouse retreat in the heart of County Laois, where the Irish Midlands open out into gardens, quiet, and space to gather.

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GETTING TO CLIMATE CARNIVAL 

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Ballintubbert Gardens & House is located just outside Stradbally, Co. Laois.

You can travel by car, use public transport combined with onward travel, or make the journey a little more Climate Carnival and share the ride.

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EIRCODE: ​R14 E954

GET DIRECTIONS: Click here to open Google Maps

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SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORT PARTNER: SHARE THE JOURNEY WITH KINTO JOIN 

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We’re delighted to have KINTO Join as Sustainable Transport Partner for Climate Carnival 2026.

KINTO Join makes it easier for people travelling to the same place to connect and share journeys.

You can offer a lift, find a carpool, organise your journey and track the CO₂ savings created by travelling together.

Fewer cars. Lower emissions. More connection.

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HOW TO JOIN KINTO

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1. Download the KINTO Join app. See the youtube video below for guidance.

2. Click the link here  (mobile app link, only works on your phone)

3. Create your profile. Verify your email.

4. Join the Climate Carnival community.

5. Add your journey to Ballintubbert.

6. Choose whether you’re offering or looking for a lift.

7. Connect, carpool and get yourself to the Carnival.​​

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Travelling together means fewer cars, lower emissions and, potentially, a much better conversation on the way down.

Because From Silos to Systems can start before you even reach the gate. 

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BEFORE YOU SET OFF

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✓ Ticket booked

✓ Accommodation booked

✓ KINTO journey added or transport planned

✓ Carnival energy 

✓ Ready for Ballintubbert

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SEE YOU IN LAOIS 

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15–16 September 2026

Ballintubbert Gardens & House, Co. Laois

Two days. Three events. Four stages. One very good reason to get out of the silo.