Portlaoise Singers put on another Christmas showstopper - in pictures

The Portlaoise Singers and their musical director Mr Brendan Mc Namara returned for their 46th annual Christmas concert in the Midlands Park Hotel just before Christmas.

The choir this year – over 60 strong - were joined by soloists Anthony McGorian, Sophie McNamara and Caoimhe Fitzpatrick.

The first half of the concert will feature the songs of American composer Stephen Foster while the second have featured festive favourites.

Scroll through the gallery above to see pictures taken on the night by photographer Denis Byrne.