Family, friends, Laois County Council and Laois Libraries staff, as well as history and heritage buffs gathered in Portlaoise Library of Teddy Fennelly’s new publication ‘Joseph Dowling: In Casement’s Wake’ which tells the little-known story of the Portlaoise volunteer’s 1918 mission to arm the nation for the fight against British Rule that would culminate in independence for 26 counties.
Photographer Alf Harvey was there to capture the event on camera. Enjoy the photos!
1. Caroline and Laura Bergin at Portlaoise Library for the launch of ‘oseph Dowling In Casement’s Wake’ by Teddy Fennelly.
Picture: Alf Harvey.
2. Laois Biodiversity Officer Lisa Doyle and Cllr Thomas Mulligan at Portlaoise Library for the launch.
Pic: Alf Harvey
3. Eamonn Patrick Kelly, Cllr Catherine Fitzgerald, Cathaoirleach of Laois County Council and Laois County Librarian Bernie Foran at Portlaoise Library .
Picture: Alf Harvey.
4. Teddy Fennelly with Laois County Librarian Bernie Foran; Laois Heritage Officer Thomas Carolan (MC for the evening) and Julie Bergin, Director of Services Laois County Council at Portlaoise Library for the launch of Teddy's new book.
Picture: Alf Harvey.
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