The rising lights of the Laois trad music scene were rewarded for some of their efforts in 2026 at the annual Laois Comhaltas Awards night in Mountrath.
Photographer Denis Byrne was there for the Leinster Express / Laois Live to capture the event on camera.
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5. Liam and Hugh Bennett
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6. Pat, Jack and Mirianne Tierney at the Awards in Mountrath.
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7. Catherine Lalor, Laois Comhaltas Cathaoirleach, speaking at their presentation night
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8. Breda Rogers and Helen Rogers Sheeran in Mountrath.
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