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06 Sept 2025

In PICTURES: Laois school honours local music legend

Portarlington school holds Tin Whistle Challenge in memory of the late Gerry Conway

The pupils and teachers of Scoil Phádraig NS in Portarlington gathered on St Valentine's Day with the family of the late Gerry Conway and some of his former students for a special Tin Whistle challenge in honour of the man who played a huge role nurturing music in the Laois school over many years. To see more pictures from the event taken by Michael Scully for the Leinster Express / Laois Live tap NEXT or ARROW

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