Look 'hoo' dropped in! Delight in Laois as 'TV star' visits Portlaoise café event
Laois locals were treated to a special surprise at Laois Partnership Company HQ!
A 'hoot' was had in Laois on Friday, as the participants of the recent Laois Partnership Company event in Portlaoise got an extra treat served up with their tea and biscuits!
A real-life television star dropped into Laois Partnership headquarters during a Connect Café coffee morning.
Unfortunately, no autographs were available, as the special guest is better at gripping perches than pens!
Pictured: Laois Partnership Company's Cassia O'Neill with Dave the Raven
Besides the imposing raven, several fluffy-breasted owls were also on display, with members of the public afforded a chance to hold the birds and learn more about the habitat and habits of these majestic creatures.
Pictured: Organiser Shauna Williams with an owl
"The crowd discovered that in the wild, a barn owl may only live for around three years, but the one under the stewardship of Dave and Shay has already reached the ripe age of 16."
Pictured: Laois locals mingle with the gorgeous birds
"Connect Cafés have long been promoted as a means of boosting social inclusion, by providing a safe and welcoming space for people to meet over a cup of tea or coffee to enjoy a casual chat and make new friends," the organisation said.
The aim of Social Prescribing is to improve health and wellbeing by supporting individuals to connect with their community and foster positive relationships through involvement in community-based groups and activities.