Where is the Climate Camp?

The climate camp is located beside the town of Shannonbridge, Co. Offaly.

How can I get there?

We are asking people NOT to drive to the camp. We not providing a parking service. We do not want to disrupt traffic in the village or block any footpaths, so please leave cars at home. If you have heavy equipment and children to carry we encourage you to take a train or bus and then avail of our shuttle service to and from ATHLONE. If you do arrive by car, you will have to find your own parking and this will be at your own risk.

You can reach the Climate Camp by

Train

Take a train to Athlone and from there our shuttle bus.

The shuttle buses depart from bus station in Athlone to the camp each day at 10.30am and 6.30pm. On Weekend days there is an additional departure from Athlone at 3.30pm. The journey takes 25 minutes and the cost is €5 each way.The first shuttle bus will run at 6.30pm on Friday 14th of August, from Athlone. The last bus will depart from the camp 9.30am on Monday 24th of August.

Buses leave the camp at 9.30 and 5.30 everyday, and also at 2.30pm on weekend days.

When you know your desired departure times from Athlone PLEASE TEXT 087 1320240 with your time and number of passengers to help us make sure everyone gets a ride.IT IS IMPORTANT TO TEXT SO THAT YOU ARE NOT LEFT STRANDED IN ATHLONE.

Schedule of departues from Athlone to the Camp, and returns from the camp to Athlone

Departure point	Fri 14th	Sat 15th	Sun 16th	Mon 17th	Tues 18th	Wed 19th	Thur 20th	Fri 21st	Sat 22nd	Sun 23rd	Mon 24th
Depart Camp	-	9.30	9.30	9.30	9.30	9.30	9.30	9.30	9.30	9.30	9.30
Depart Athlone	-	10.30	10.30	10.30	10.30	10.30	10.30	10.30	10.30	10.30	-
Depart Camp	-	2.30	2.30	-	-	-	-	2.30	2.30	2.30	-
Depart Athlone	-	3.30	3.30	-	-	-	-	3.30	3.30	3.30	-
Depart Camp	-	5.30	5.30	5.30	5.30	5.30	5.30	5.30	5.30	5.30	-
Depart Athlone	6.30	6.30	6.30	6.30	6.30	6.30	6.30	6.30	6.30	6.30	-
Note: the journey from Athlone to the camp (or return) takes 25 minutes

Bus

Take a bus to Athlone and from there our shuttle bus.

Buses leave the camp at 9.30 and 5.30 everyday, and also at 2.30pm on weekend days.

When you know your desired departure times from Athlone PLEASE TEXT 087 1320240 with your time and number of passengers to help us make sure everyone gets a ride. IT IS IMPORTANT TO TEXT SO THAT YOU ARE NOT LEFT STRANDED IN ATHLONE.

Cycling

A group is cycling from Dublin to the Climate Camp departing on 15th August. Contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for all the details
We encourage as many people as possible to cycle to the camp from wherever you are in the country. If you are new to cycling and would like some advice contact 087 1320240. For tips on what to bring and choosing a route contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for support.

You could also combine a short cycle with a bus or train journey. We'd recommend putting your bike on the train or bus as far as Ballinasloe. From there it's a 12km to the camp in Shannonbridge, which takes about 40 minutes to cycle. It's a pleasant route, not many cars and you'll get a good view of the vast cut bogs and rolling agricultural landscapes as you approach Shannonbridge from the west.

Walking

It's a 12km walk from the nearest bus station and trainstation in Ballinasloe. If you are walking we recommend using an Ordnance survey map to plan your route. The R road is a pleasant route, not many cars and you'll get a good view of the vast cut bogs and rolling agricultural landscapes as you approach Shannonbridge from the west, but there is no footpath for most the route.

Hitching or liftsharing

Hitchhiking in Ireland is becoming a lost tradition - it's a lot easier than you think! You can also check online whether there are any lifts going that you could take - www.tripmi.ie

Barge..Currach..canoe

Shannonbridge is on the River Shannon - if you have fossil-fuel free boat transport available to you, we encourage you to use it!

What to Bring

ESSENTIAL:

Your friends: because the camp will be more successful with more people
Everything that you’d normally take camping: a waterproof tent, warm clothes, rain gear, a bowl, a cup, cutlery, a bottle for water, a torch, waterproof boots or wellies, sleeping bag and groundmat. If possible only bring shampoo, toothpaste and soap made from natural ingredients.
MONEY - there is no ATM/cash machine or cash back available in Shannonbridge. The nearest cash machine is in Ballinasloe or Athlone. So make sure you bring enough cash to last for your stay. Suggested donations for meals will be under 5eu per meal. We also need donations towards the camp infrastructure - so please bring what you can. There will be no alcohol on the camp - but there are a few lovely pubs in the village.

OPTIONAL:

Art materials - paints, brushes
Face paints
Costumes! Bog creatures, chimney-sweeps, fairies, banshees
Gardening gloves
Musical instruments
Camera or camcorder, tools, or paint - see our wish list if you can donate items!
If you are involved in a not-for-profit organisation that works on environmental, social justice or community issues you can bring information leaflets to leave at the info point. (Organisations will not their own stands)

What not to bring

Cars
Pen-knives
Dogs (except guide dogs)
Glass bottles
Drugs and alcohol
Packaging and anything that will become rubbish
STOVES - do not bring these, there will be a full kitchen providing food and fire in the evenings
Environmentally-unfriendly soap, shampoo and toothpaste
Prejudices and discriminatory ideas!

See you there!

Next Meeting

Post Camp logistics Meeting: Saturday 11th Sept, Rossport Solidarity Camp, Co.Mayo.

Next All Island Meeting: Saturday 18th Sept, Dublin.

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