Climate un-Laois-ed

Join us for an evening of inspirational speakers, art, culture, cocktails and more. Curated in partnership with Laois County Council as part of the Laois Climate Action Festival. We will take a journey through the heart of Laois, Midlands and rural Ireland, hearing from leaders taking meaningful climate action at the intersection of community, business, tourism, art and nature.

From the Blackwater to the Barrow taking a watershed perspective to landscape restoration breaks down the traditional silos that have become a feature and barrier to meaningful action since the Land Acts. How do we overcome fragmented policies, funding, perspectives and priorities to create thriving and resilient landscapes and communities? What are the opportunities for Laois and how do we move forwards?

Limited space, ticket only via online registration. Canapes and mocktails complimentary (and full bar with bespoke cocktails for purchase).

EVENT SCHEDULE

1830 - Doors open (live music by Lírnan, mocktails and canapes)

1900 - Kick off and welcome

1910 - Poetry

1930 - Keynote speaker "reimagining thriving landscapes through community-first nature-based solutions"

1940 - Panel discussion 

2030 - Thanks and entertainment (live music by Lírnan, mocktails and canapes)

2200 - Close

SPEAKERS

• Host/Panel Chair - Tom Popple, Founder, Climate Cocktail Club; CEO, BE IMPACTFUL

• Poet - Jeremy Haworth, Grower, Poet and Founder, Charis Garden

• Keynote Speaker - Sarah Prosser, Weaver and CEO, Bioregional Weaving Lab Ireland

• Panellists:

  • Bruce Thompson, 8th Generation Dairy Farmer (Ballyfin); Nuffield Scholar; Farming for Nature Lead; Dung Beetle For Farmers

  • Mary Mulvey, Company Secretary, Community Wetlands Forum; Board Director, Tourism Ireland

  • Charles Preston, Co-Owner, Ballintubbert House; Co-Owner, LPM Bohemia

  • Sarah Prosser, Weaver and CEO, Bioregional Weaving Lab Ireland

TICKETS

In true CCC style, the event is open to all, but the space is limited, so secure your tickets early to ensure you have a spot.

MOCKTAILS

• BT Breezer - Refreshing long drink capturing the crisp flavour of Ballintubbert's own pressed apple juice, rich local honey and sweet garden-grown raspberries, garnished with rosemary.

• Shackleton Sour - Sweet, sharp and sour sparkling drink served in a flute with Ballintubbert's own apple juice, hit of fresh lemon, rich local honey and topped up with bubbles, garnished with lemon balm.

PARTNERS

We are proud to be supported by our event partners. Contact us to support the mission and become a partner to the Climate Cocktail Club. We need your sponsorship to ensure our events are successful.

Official Partner and Sponsor

Climate Action Section, Laois County Council

Partner

BE IMPACTFUL - Local Laois Small Business

INDEPENDENT ADVISORY FOR CLIMATE, NATURE AND COMMUNITY IMPACT. We unleash changemakers with the insights, solutions and partnerships they need to reach set goals. We supercharge purpose-driven brands, organisations and social enterprises across the world. We are honest, transparent and fiercely independent. We strive for a just, equitable and thriving planet.

Peatlands and People Foundation

Working together to restore and rehabilitate peatlands across Ireland's midlands as well as establish a business accelerator programme and design an immersive visitor experience.