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Latest Laois Event: Castle Durrow hosts Midlands Region PPN Meeting
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Latest Laois Event: Castle Durrow hosts Midlands Region PPN Meeting

Midlands Region PPN Meeting held in Durrow

Laois PPN welcomed delegates from across the Midlands for the Midlands Region PPN Meeting on Thursday 23rd March 2023. The wonderful Castle Durrow was the location for the event which saw delegates from Kildare, Longford, Meath, Offaly, and Westmeath welcomed to Laois

The MRPPN allows the PPNS of the Midlands to share information and work in collaboration on projects and policies. The MRPPN is an invaluable network for PPN’s based in the Midlands.

Midlands Region PPN Meeting in Durrow – Paddy Buggy and Dan Bergin ( Laois PPN ) . Photo: Michael Scully – no reproduction fee.

Each PPN gave a presentation on their chosen topic. Laois PPN’s topic was on the Climate Action Plan for 2023.

Dan Bergin, Laois PPN Resource Worker said:

“Laois PPN were delighted to host delegates from the other Midlands Counties. The MRPPN is a great way for PPNs to link up and share our ideas. Laois PPN were the first hosts of 2023 and look forward to visiting our other MRPPN colleges throughout 2023. Laois PPN presented our Climate Action Project for 2023. This is a stacked calendar of events that will support Community Groups in Laois and raise awareness about positive Climate Actions Initiatives.”

Midlands Region PPN Meeting in Durrow – Vincent Booth ( Laois PPN Secretariat) gives his presentation . Photo: Michael Scully – no reproduction fee.
Midlands Region PPN Meeting in Durrow – Dan Bergin ( Laois PPN Resource worker gives his presentation . Photo: Michael Scully – no reproduction fee.
Midlands Region PPN Meeting in Durrow – Delegates at presentation. Photo: Michael Scully – no reproduction fee.
Midlands Region PPN Meeting in Durrow – Paddy Buggy and Dan Bergin ( Laois PPN ) . Photo: Michael Scully – no reproduction fee.
Midlands Region PPN Meeting in Durrow – Offaly delegates – Bridie Costello- Hynes, Amanda Nyoni, Linda Dowling and Catherina Clarke. . Photo: Michael Scully – no reproduction fee.
Midlands Region PPN Meeting in Durrow – Grainne Fleming ( Kildare PPN ), Dan Bergin ( Laois PPN Resource worker) and Grace Clarke ( Kildare PPN ) . Photo: Michael Scully – no reproduction fee.
Midlands Region PPN Meeting in Durrow – Laois PPN delegates – Paddy Buggy, Michael Cobbe and Tim Kearney . Photo: Michael Scully – no reproduction fee.
Midlands Region PPN Meeting in Durrow – Donal O’Shea ( Laois PPN Secretariat ), Catherine Whelehan ( Westmeath ( Secretariat ) and Breda Greaves ( Longford PPN ). Photo: Michael Scully – no reproduction fee.
Midlands Region PPN Meeting in Durrow – Laois PPN members: Vincent Booth and Stephen Ring . Photo: Michael Scully – no reproduction fee.
Midlands Region PPN Meeting in Durrow – Eilish Devine and Willie John Creeedon – Meath PPN delegates.. Photo: Michael Scully – no reproduction fee.
Midlands Region PPN Meeting in Durrow – Nicky Mc Donnell ( Meath PPN ) and Donal O’Shea ( Laois PPN Secretariat ). Photo: Michael Scully – no reproduction fee.
Midlands Region PPN Meeting in Durrow – Laois and Offaly delegates. Photo: Michael Scully – no reproduction fee.
Midlands Region PPN Meeting in Durrow – Vincent Booth ( Laois PPN Secretariat) gives his presentation . Photo: Michael Scully – no reproduction fee.
Midlands Region PPN Meeting in Durrow – Vincent Booth ( Laois PPN Secretariat) gives his presentation . Photo: Michael Scully – no reproduction fee.

The variety of topics presented on the night showed the broad range of work undertaken by PPNs to support Community Groups in their Counties. 

Vincent Booth, Laois PPN Secretariat Member, said:

“It was a very successful evening. It was great that we could all share ideas and learn from each other from all the different PPN groups.”

Midlands Region PPN Meeting in Durrow – Westmeath delegates – Laura Costello, Andrew Slevin and Hugh Farrell.. Photo: Michael Scully – no reproduction fee.

Laois PPN consists of 650+ Member Groups from the Community, Social Inclusion and Environmental Pillars. All groups registered with Laois PPN are given the opportunity to attend Laois PPN events. Any group wishing to join Laois PPN can do so by completing the application on the Laois PPN website www.laoisppn.ie