Sunday, 15:30-17:00,
Festival Tent, Father Burke Park,
Free registration required: Register here.
Former President of Ireland Michael D. Higgins, internationally respected as a leading voice on culture, citizenship and social change, joins Galway Climate Inspirations Festival for a special feature conversation on the afternoon of Sunday 28 June.
In this unique fireside chat, Michael D. Higgins will be joined by Ruairí McKiernan – campaigner, author and CEO of the IDEA – the Irish Development Education Association – for a thought-provoking discussion on climate action, sustainability and the role of arts, culture and education in helping shape a fairer future.
Across decades of public life, Michael D. Higgins has consistently highlighted the importance of imagination, creativity and community in responding to society’s greatest challenges. Drawing on his long connection to Galway, his championing of the arts in Ireland, and reflections through poetry and public life, this promises to be a rich and timely conversation on how we inspire action and create hope in a changing world. The event will also feature a guest performance by Galway musician Áine Tyrell.
Presented in collaboration with IDEA (Irish Development Education Association), the event forms part of the award-winning Galway Climate Inspirations Festival – a celebration of positive climate action bringing together creativity, community, music, food and fresh thinking.
For more on the Irish Development Education Association visit: www.ideaonline.ie