Laois stepped under difficult circumstances caused by Covid-19 to host the 2022 Leinster Fleadh Cheoil from July 8-9.
Thousands of competitors from Comhaltas branches right around Leinster descended on the county for the event which was hosted by Portlaoise Comhaltas which also organised a street festival. Photographer Denis Byrne covered the events for the Leinster Express and you can see more of his pictures if you tap next or the arrow.
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