Climate Action

All pages relating to climate action.

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Exhibition exploring Galway’s air quality opens at Galway Arts Centre

15 August 2025
‘The Air We Share’ features artworks created in collaboration with climate scientists and the local community Galway Arts Centre, in conjunction with Galway City Council, today (14.08.25) launched a major new group exhibition that invites visitors to experience an immersive sound installation, watch real-time environmental data transform into digital sculptures, and learn more about Galway’s air quality, climate and shared environment.

Droichead an Dóchais

Droichead an Dóchais opened in May 2023 and is the first new bridge to span the River Corrib in over 30 years.
graphic detailing about Retrofit Demonstration Rig

Drop Ins Welcome at NZEB Retrofit

18 February 2025

From Monday 17 February to Friday 21 February, Shantalla in Galway City will play host to the Mount Lucas Retrofitting Rig, a fully equipped mobile NZEB (Nearly Zero Energy Buildings) training unit that allows training on energy upgrades and retrofitting to be delivered in communities across Ireland.

Retrofit Rig

Shantalla to host Mobile Retrofitting Training Unit from 17-21 February

11 February 2025

From Monday 17 February to Friday 21 February, Shantalla will play host to the Mount Lucas Retrofitting Rig - a fully equipped mobile Nearly Zero Energy Buildings (NZEB) unit to deliver training on energy upgrades and retrofitting in communities across Ireland. The mobile rig will be based in T O'Higgins & Company Limited Homevalue, Shantalla, with free, open tours available throughout the week for anyone interested in retrofitting their home.