Mountmellick in Laois is in the midst of its first heritage and arts festival this weekend. Local photographer Cathy Bishop captured a flavour of events at the Open Mic in The Druid on Friday night, and various events on Saturday. More action takes place on Sunday at the Mountmellick Heritage and Arts Festival.

placeholder image — Mountmellick in Laois is in the midst of its first heritage and arts festival this weekend. Local photographer Cathy Bishop captured a flavour of events at the Open Mic in The Druid on Friday night, and various events on Saturday. More action takes place on Sunday at the Mountmellick Heritage and Arts Festival.

IN PICTURES: Laois arts alive at Mountmellick Arts and Heritage Festival

By Lynda Kiernan

Reporter

Published 14th Jul 2024, 13:33 GMT

Poetry, paintings and rich heritage at Laois town's first arts festival

Maeve Keenan, Poet

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Maeve Keenan, Poet

Philip Stewart, poet reading at the Open Mic session.

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Philip Stewart, poet reading at the Open Mic session.

Sharkey Kelly, artist & Mountmellick Arts Collective Member

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Sharkey Kelly, artist & Mountmellick Arts Collective Member

Bard Mick Creagh performing.

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Bard Mick Creagh performing.

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