The Oscar winning actor Daniel Day-Lewis returned with his family to his Laois roots in March 2007 to unveil the plaque to mark the opening of the Durrow Famine and Emigrant Wall in March 2007. The actor's father was born in Ballintubbert House near Stradbally. The comedian Des Bishop performed at The Heritage hotel Portlaoise in the same month. Enjoy the photos taken by Kevin Byrne for the Leinster Express.
Lots more Laois Memory Lane photos HERE.
1. Elsie and Noel Bracken at the comedy night.
Pic: Kevin Byrne
2. Noel Hackett and Ciara Murphy at the comedy night.
Pic: Kevin Byrne
3. Brian Reddin and Carmel Culleton at The Heritage Hotel in 2007.
Pic: Kevin Byrne
4. Ger Holland and Louise McDonagh
Pic: Denis Byrne
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