Laois Public Participation Network held its 2024 Year End Meeting in the enchanting Roundwood House, nestled in the Slieve Bloom Mountains.
The gathering of Laois PPN Secretariat and staff was a celebration of a remarkable year for Laois PPN.
Laois PPN consists of 700 Member Groups from the Community, Social Inclusion and Environmental Pillars.
Laois Public Participation Network (PPN) is the main link through which organisations in Laois can interact with Laois County Council and participate in policy-making structures and committees of Council.
Key highlights from the year included the election of 17 Community Representatives to important Policy-Making Boards and Committees, Laois PPN’s Climate Action Project which was a calendar of events to support Community Groups with positive Climate Actions, and the rollout of the Property Marker which is a Crime Prevention initiative.
Community Groups are at the heart of the PPN, with Community Groups from every Town and Village in the County registered with Laois PPN.
Membership has flourished, with 700 groups now part of Laois PPN, who recognise the many benefits of being a member.
The exceptional contributions of Community Groups and Volunteers were recognized at the Laois Community & Voluntary Awards, organised by Laois County Council and Laois PPN.
Laois PPN wish to acknowledge the generous support of People First Credit Union for the Community & Voluntary Awards.
Dan Bergin Laois PPN Co-Ordinator, “Significantly, this year marked a milestone in the history of PPNs as we celebrated the 10th anniversary of our establishment on a national level.
“Thank you to the Gingerbread Patisserie for the cake that marked the occasion.
“Laois PPN look forward to supporting the Community Groups of Laois in 2025 and beyond.
“Laois PPN wish all our Community Member Groups a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.”
Photo: Michael Scully 
Photo: Michael Scully 
Laois PPN 2024 Year End Meeting in Roundwood House, Mountrath : Dan Bergin ( Co – ordinator ), Majella Moore ( Administrator), Ann Fleming, Claire and Michael Cobbe . Photo: Michael Scully
Laois PPN 2024 Year End Meeting in Roundwood House, Mountrath : Cutting the 10th Anniversary cake – Dan Bergin ( Co – ordinator ), Donal O’Shea, Majella Moore ( Administrator), John Oxley, Ann Fleming, Vincent Booth and Michael Cobbe . Photo: Michael Scully
Laois PPN 2024 Year End Meeting in Roundwood House, Mountrath : Ann Fleming and Majella Moore ( Administrator). Photo: Michael Scully
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