The hard work and dedication of Laois’ volunteers was celebrated on Friday night, November 13 at a special gala dinner in the Midlands Park Hotel in Portlaoise. The event was hosted by Laois County Council, Laois PPN, People First Credit Union in partnership with Connect Laois, Laois Volunteer Centre, Laois Sports Partnership and the LCDC. The Leinster Express/Laois was the official media partner. Scroll down to see more photos from Photographer Paul Dargan.

1. Arts Culture and Heritage Winners Abbeyleix Christmas Lights and Market with Monica Flynn and Thomas Carolan from LCC Arts and Heritage and Sean Fleming TD (L-R: Cllr John Joe Fennelly, Monica Flynn, John Oxley, Giuliana Alfieri, Kathleen O'Connor, Thomas Carolan, Sean Fleming TD)
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2. Kathleen Morrissey, Karena Flynn Thai and Kathleen Morrissey from Aghnaharna Residents Association with Samantha McLeod from Laois County Council
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3. Deputy Willie Aird TD
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4. Angi McNulty and Mike Rigney
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