Laois Public Participation Network Member Groups received a warm welcome at the ‘Winter Wander’, a guided tour of Abbeyleix – winner of Ireland's Tidiest Town 2023.
The event was part of Laois PPNs Climate Action Project 2023. The aim of the Climate Action Project is to raise awareness of Climate Action and the positive steps that Community Groups can take. Along the walk attendees learned of the many positive Climate Action initiatives undertaken by Abbeyleix Tidy Towns.
Highlights of the guided walk included Abbeyleix Heritage House, Abbeyleix Community Garden and Abbeyleix Bog Project.
As the attendees wandered down Main Street, they took in the Christmas sights and sounds and were treated to mince pies and hot chocolates from Award winning local artisan bakery, Mueller & O’Connell and samples from Bobs Award Winning Butchers.
The walk finished at one of the finest examples of conservation and biodiversity in Ireland, The Abbeyleix Bog Project. The day was closed out at the Manor Hotel with warm savoury bites, tea, coffee and sweet treats.
Laois PPN Co-Ordinator, Dan Bergin, said “Laois PPN wish to thank Mary White, Robbie Quinn and all involved in Abbeyleix Tidy Towns for our guided walk. Thanks also to Gary Lutterell of Abbeyleix Bog Project. There was so much to see and do throughout the walk, it is a credit to all those involved in Abbeyleix Tidy Towns, winner of Ireland's Tidiest Town 2023.”
Laois PPN consists of over 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
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