Reunion celebrates 'legendary' Laois Avon factory #inpictures

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Leinster Express Reporter

20 Sept 2018

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Some two decades after the closure of the Avon cosmetics factory in Portarlington former staff gathered in the town recently for a nostalgic reunion.

Managers and workers from the 'legendary' Portarlington plant gathered at the Railway Bar where the enjoyed a drink some food and entertainment from the Four J's.

Photogrpaher Denis Byrne went along for the Leinster Express to capture the event on camera.

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