Laois local business owners, community leaders and members of Laois County Council gathered for the 'Pathways to Progress: Real Stories, Real Impact' conference recently which took place at the Abbeyleix Manor Hotel.  The event celebrated the achievements of the Midlands Ireland Project and the profound regional shift from peat based industry to more diverse industries, which has been driven by the EU Just Transition Fund. Take a look at some of the photos of the event captured by Paul Moore Photography. (L-R) Cllr Patsy Glennon, Leas Cathaoirleach EMRA, Jean Ryan, Director of Services with Westmeath County Council, Cllr John King, Laois County Council, Michael Rainey, Chief Executive of Laois County Council, Eoghan Ryan, Chief Executive of Offaly County Council, Cllr Barry Walsh, Cathaoirleach of Laois County Council, Angela McEvoy, Director of Services with Laois County Council, and Michael Nevin, Local Enterprise Office Longford.placeholder image
Laois local business owners, community leaders and members of Laois County Council gathered for the 'Pathways to Progress: Real Stories, Real Impact' conference recently which took place at the Abbeyleix Manor Hotel.  The event celebrated the achievements of the Midlands Ireland Project and the profound regional shift from peat based industry to more diverse industries, which has been driven by the EU Just Transition Fund. Take a look at some of the photos of the event captured by Paul Moore Photography. (L-R) Cllr Patsy Glennon, Leas Cathaoirleach EMRA, Jean Ryan, Director of Services with Westmeath County Council, Cllr John King, Laois County Council, Michael Rainey, Chief Executive of Laois County Council, Eoghan Ryan, Chief Executive of Offaly County Council, Cllr Barry Walsh, Cathaoirleach of Laois County Council, Angela McEvoy, Director of Services with Laois County Council, and Michael Nevin, Local Enterprise Office Longford.

PICTURES: Laois celebrates community achievements at Midlands conference

The 'Pathways to Progress: Real Stories, Real Impact' conference marked the Midlands' regional transformation

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