PHOTOS: Fun and dance at fantastic Festa Junina celebrations in Laois!

LABRAS (Laois Brazilian Support Association) brought its exciting Festa Junina celebrations back to Portlaoise on Saturday, 11 July.

This year's celebration was be bigger than ever before, with more food vendors, live music, children's activities and an extra hour of festivities.

Inspired by one of Brazil's most popular cultural traditions, Festa Junina is a colourful family event open to everyone, regardless of nationality or background.

Renata Metelicka was on the scene to photograph the excitement!