Iverk Show embraces climate action ahead of show day
Pictured at the launch of the Iverk Show 2025.
Kilkenny County Council’s Climate Action team have recorded a short video with the Iverk Agricultural Show, showcasing their success in energy efficiency and water conservation. The Iverk Show are one of 22 groups who received grant funding to undertake local climate actions under the Community Climate Action Fund Phase 1.
They were awarded €20,000 to install energy efficient heating and lighting in the building, which accommodates Littlestars Pre-school Piltown. They also installed a 20,000-litre rainwater harvesting tank, which will be used for animal care and grey water for toilets on show day (which is this Saturday, August 23).
The tank will also benefit the adjacent GAA club, as the toilets on site are shared by the show grounds and the GAA club. This will greatly reduce the reliance on mains water in the future.
This project demonstrates how achievable it is for communities to take positive climate action to deliver local climate projects, which benefit the local community.
The video can be viewed on the Climate Action page on Kilkenny County Council’s website or on You Tube under The Iverk Show Embraces Climate Action.
Kilkenny County Council Cathaoirleach Cllr. Mary Hilda Cavanagh said: “I admire and thank every community group that submitted an application for phase 1 of the Community Climate Action Fund. I congratulate Iverk Agricultural Show and the other groups that have successfully completed their projects.
"Everyone should be taking ownership for climate action, even the smallest action can make a big difference. I would encourage community groups to apply for Phase 2, which is currently open for Expressions of Interest.”
Kilkenny County Council’s A/Community Climate Action Officer, Claire Prendergast, said: “Kilkenny County Council’s Climate Action Team are so proud of what the Iverk Show have achieved. They have delivered a project that is sustainable and will benefit the wider community in Piltown in the years to come.
"I hope this video will inspire other communities to apply for the Community Climate Action Fund and play their part in contributing to the national climate and energy targets."
Phase 2 of the Community Climate Action Fund is now open for Expressions of Interest. Please refer to https://submit.link/3U5 for more details.
