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.
17. Maude Dunne pictured at the unveiling of a plaque to mark the opening of the Durrow Famine and Emigrant Wall on St. Patrick’s Day 2007.
Pic: Kevin Byrne
18. Ann Palmer and Joe Dunne pictured with actor Daniel Day Lewis during the unveiling of the plaque.
Pic: Denis Byrne
19. Serving tea on Tea Lane, Durrow, were Kay Sheppard and Ann Lanigan seen here sharing a joke with guest, Daniel Day Lewis.
Pic: Kevin Byrne
20. Daniel Day Lewis and son Cashel admire the presentation made to them by Sean Conroy on behalf of the Durrow Forum Group.
Pic: Kevin Byrne
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