Take a trip down memory lane to February 2004, when the Leinster Express Laois People of the Year Awards at The Heritage Hotel in Portlaoise celebrated great achievements in community, sport, business, and the arts.
Photographer Alf Harvey was there on the night to capture the presentations on camera. Enjoy the photos.
5. Hugh Bradshaw, on behalf of his brother, Br. Noel Bradshaw, accepts the Outstanding Contribution to Society award from Grace Halford of the Leinster Express.
Pic: Alf Harvey
6. Arthur Lappin receives his Arts Award from Darren O'Loughlin, Leinster Express and Kevin Kavanagh.
Pic: Alf Harvey
7. Sean Dempsey receives his Outstanding Sporting Achievement Award from Brian Keyes, Sports Editor, Leinster Express, at the People of the Year Awards 2004.
Pic: Alf Harvey
8. Rose Williams receives her Community Work Award from Neil Campion, Manager ACC Bank, Portlaoise and Grace Halford, Leinster Express.
Pic: Alf Harvey
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