It's part of worldwide demonstrations.
Image via Twitter/@galwayetssThousands of students across Ireland have taken the afternoon off school to call for urgent action on climate change.
They've joined millions of people around the world in demanding more of an effort by governments.
Our students making their voices heard today in Eyre Square, Galway @EducateTogether @jennbuttner #ClimateStrike pic.twitter.com/ahyNLsCEah
— Galway ETSS (@galwayetss) September 20, 2019
Climate change protests in Galway ...students and grannies pic.twitter.com/bADeAAUqlj
— Brendan O'Connell (@b_oconnell) September 20, 2019
The US, South Africa, Thailand and Germany are among the 139 countries that have held protests today. It's all been inspired by teenage activist Great Thunberg who led the calls for more climate action.
There's been plenty happening in Ireland too as thousands of young people demonstrated in 60 towns and cities.
Future leaders taking action in Sligo, fantastic ambassadors from our schools #ClimateStrike #ClimateAction #Sligo #ClimateMarch pic.twitter.com/12sQiSrggC
— Cllr Marie Casserly. (@Marie_Casserly) September 20, 2019
We were also in Maynooth & Dundalk supporting the climate strikes ⚡️? @DKITSU @maynoothsu #ClimateStrike ? pic.twitter.com/QCfUDRkhJo
— Union Of Students In Ireland (@TheUSI) September 20, 2019
Climate Action Minister Richard Bruton says he's "heard the voices of those protesting today".
He'll be attending a UN summit on the issue of climate change in New York next week where there'll be pressure on world leaders to do more.
