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

Lynda Kiernan
By Lynda Kiernan

Reporter

Published 14th Jul 2024, 13:33 GMT

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

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Mary O'Brien, Mountmellick Heritage Society with a piece from her extensive collection of Mountmellick craftwork and photographs, on exhibition in St Paul's old schoolhouse.

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Mary O'Brien, Mountmellick Heritage Society with a piece from her extensive collection of Mountmellick craftwork and photographs, on exhibition in St Paul's old schoolhouse.

Mary O'Brien, Mountmellick Heritage Society with a piece from her extensive collection of Mountmellick craftwork and photographs, on exhibition in St Paul's old schoolhouse.

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Mary O'Brien, Mountmellick Heritage Society with a piece from her extensive collection of Mountmellick craftwork and photographs, on exhibition in St Paul's old schoolhouse.

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