Offaly Public Participation Network host the Spring MRPPN meeting in Birr
Offaly Public Participation Network (PPN) is 'The Voice of the Community and Voluntary sector'
OFFALY Public Participation Network (PPN) were delighted to host the Spring 2026 Midlands Regional Public Participation Network meeting in Birr recently.
The Garden Room at the County Arms Birr provided an excellent service.
Bridie Costello Hynes, PPN Co-ordinator, welcomed the staff and representatives, in particular the new staff and secretariat members.
The MRPPN is representative of PPN's in counties Offaly, Longford, Laois, Kildare, Meath and Westmeath.
Anna Ormon, Offaly Secretariat, presented on Offaly PPN Environmental College: Establishing a Sustainable Environmental Future of Well-Being in Offaly.
This was very well received and encouraged discussion on the possibilities for collaboration. It also illustrated the great work being undertaken by PPN groups and the opportunities to work with the Council and other agencies and support services.
An update was provided by National Secretariat Reps on the progress being made with Department of Rural, Community Development and Gaeltacht on dequately resourcing of PPN’s. Members were delighted to learn from each other and also with the networking opportunities that the MRPPN provides. As always, there is a great learning and opportunities to replicate across the Midlands.
Contact Bridie & Carol [email protected]