EMBARGO UNTIL 3RD June 2026

Contact: Joe McKenna
Tel: 086 832 3720
Email: joe@climatehouse.ie

MARCONI HERITAGE CENTRE AND CLIMATE HOUSE: COMMUNITY CONSULTATION
A Public Meeting to gather community input on the proposal for the development of a
visitor attraction and futures showcase at the RTÉ transmitter site in Moydrum, Athlone.
Peatlands and People Foundation, a new social enterprise company is inviting the local
community to a public event to learn more about the development of a visitor attraction
and futures showcase at the former RTÉ Transmitter station in Athlone. The event will
take place at 7pm on Thursday 18th June in the Douglas Hyde Theatre in TUS Athlone.
Members of the project and design team will be in attendance to present plans and
listen to feedback and ideas.

The informal event will give the local community the opportunity to voice their
questions, concerns, and ideas for the project which is at the early planning stage.
Attendees will be encouraged to share local heritage and stories for incorporation into
the heritage aspect of the project.

The project team will also present initial ideas on the development of the Climate
House which will be co located on site and which will offer connection to the Old Rail
Trail Greenway and Crosswood Bog SAC. The Climate House will incorporate an aweinspiring
Encounter Experience and a Futures Hub.

For those unable to attend the in-person event, written submissions can be made
through the project website (www.climatehouse.ie) where there is an introductory
video. Funding for the planning stage has been received through European Union’s LIFE
Programme (LIFE IP Peatlands and People).

Light refreshments will be provided. Parking is available in student and staff car parks
on the TUS campus.

Content Last Updated/Reviewed: 04/06/2026