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!
5. Teddy Fennelly with family members at Portlaoise Library for the launch of ‘Joseph Dowling In Casement’s Wake’ by Teddy Fennelly.
Picture: Alf Harvey
6. Teddy Fennelly, Brian Delaney, Cllr Catherine Fitzgerald, Cathaoirleach of Laois County Council and Eamon Fennelly at Portlaoise Library .
Picture: Alf Harvey.
7. Teddy Fennelly with Cormac Moore (who launched the book) and John Moore at Portlaoise Library.
Picture: Alf Harvey.
8. Portlaoise Librarian Aoife Moore and Sinead Holland, Librarian Local Studies at Portlaoise Library for the launch.
Picture: Alf Harvey.
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