Laois Public Participation Network hosted their annual Funding and Resources Workshop for community groups across Laois in the Midlands Park Hotel on Monday March 25.
The event once again proved to be a great success with over 180 individuals representing voluntary groups from across the county in attendance.
These were able to gain information on grant, funding opportunities and resources available to them.
30 organisations all corners of the country hosted stands including Laois County Council, Laois Sports Partnership, FAI, Leinster Council/Laois GAA, Clann Credo and LaoisToday.
Laois PPN will be running further event throughout the year in increase the capacity of groups in Laois.
Photographer Michael Scully went along on the night and captured some great pictures.
Check them out below:
Cllr. John King ( Cathaoirleach, Laois Co Council ), Donal O’Shea and David Kinsella ( Stradbally Community Development Assoc. ). Photo: Michael ScullySuzanne O’Connor ( Laois Co Council ) and Declan Egan ( Rosenallis Soccer Club ). Photo: Michael ScullyPamela Tynan and Emma O’Connor ( Laois Co Council ) and Clr. John King ( Cathaoirleach, Laois Co Council ). Photo: Michael ScullyMargaret Conlan ( Special Olympics/ Down Syndrome Central Midlands ), Marian Shalloe ( National Learning Network ), Clive Davis ( Regional Director, Youthreach Ireland Laois ) and Mary Flanagan . Photo: Michael ScullyP..J.Kelly( Development Officer, Laois G.A.A., John Browne ( Financial Manager ),John Haughney ( Commercial Community Officer ) and Tom Jones ( Leinster Council ) . Photo: Michael ScullyJosephine Rigney ( Resource Officer for Suicide Prevention Laois/Offaly ) and Josephine Jones . Photo: Michael ScullyJonny Whitelegg and Sonya Lawlor ( Portarlington Community Centre ). Photo: Michael ScullyBolaji Adeyanju ( PPN Secretariet ) Catherine Kelly and Jennifer Taggart ( Laois Garden Trails ) . Photo: Michael ScullyCllr. Padraig Fleming, P.J.Campbell and Mick Dowling . Photo: Michael ScullySiobhan Fitzpatrick( Ballylinan Youth Club ), Anna Gajewska and Shane Clarke. Photo: Michael ScullyNiamh Campbell and Vincent Booth ( Portlaoise Tidy Towns ) and Claire Cobbe ( SEAI ). Photo: Michael ScullyTrisha O’Rourke ( Arts Office ) with Jack Ozenbrook, Tom Moore and Frank Mc Glynn ( Mountrath Mens Shed ).. Photo: Michael ScullyRose Bergin and Jackie Carroll ( Laois Tourism ) and Lisa Mc Evoy ( Laois/Offaly LOETB ). Photo: Michael ScullyErica Kelly ( Manager ), Lorna Keenan ( Admin. Officer ) and Michael Cobbe ( Chairperson, Treo Nua ) Photo: Michael ScullyFrances Byrne, Caroline Bell, Ena Parkinson, Maureen Peake and Anne Blanche . Photo: Michael ScullyLes and Eileen Stickells and Claire Cable ( BHP Insurance.. Photo: Michael ScullyBrian Sheppard ( Lions Soccer Club Durrow ),Jennifer Hennessy and Martina O’Moore ( Clann Credo ). Photo: Michael ScullyAngela Keane ( The Heath Cemetry Comm.) and Ann Marie Kelly ( Environment Officer Laois Co. Co. ). Photo: Michael ScullyJoe Kelly, Liam Stapleton, Caroline Myers and Eibhlin Smith ( Laois Partnership ) and Clr. John King ( Cathaoirleach ). Photo: Michael ScullySheila Duff, Bridie Kennedy and Orla O’Byrne ( Portlaoise Active Retirement ) with Steven Miller ( Laois Today ). Photo: Michael ScullyJohnny Sheehan, John Mc Bride ( The Wheel ) and Mark Robertson. Photo: Michael Scully
