Donegal County Council to host Climate Action Expo 2026 on 12 October

Donegal County Council’s Climate Action Expo 2026 will take place on Monday 12 October 2026 at the Aura Leisure Centre in Letterkenny.

The free event runs from 11.00 am to 4.30 pm, with keynote speakers appearing from 2.30 pm under the theme “Local Actions – Lasting Impact”. More than 60 stands will showcase projects and innovations in sustainable travel, energy retrofit, biodiversity, regeneration, the circular economy and sustainable food.

Public organisations and community groups will be gathered under one roof, offering visitors interactive displays, expert advice and hands‑on demonstrations aimed at households, schools, businesses and community groups.

Active travel is a key focus, with information to encourage walking, cycling and other low‑carbon transport options for everyday journeys, supporting healthier communities and a greener Donegal.

The keynote programme features three specialists in sustainable building and energy efficiency. Claire Irwin, Chartered Quantity Surveyor and Project Coordinator with the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland, will discuss home energy efficiency and retrofit. Emma‑Louise Hannigan, Architectural Services Lead with HD McKay and RIAI‑registered architect, will outline considerations for comfortable, energy‑efficient homes. A representative from the North West Energy Agency will explain the agency’s end‑to‑end retrofit service for homeowners.

Visitors are asked to register in advance via the council’s website, though walk‑ins will be welcomed. Further details on the programme, exhibitors and speakers are available at www.donegalcoco.ie/caw.

Source: Donegal Daily. Photo: Francis Seura / Pexels.