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The Supervet Prof Noel Fitzpatrick is looking forward to being honoured at The Lovely Laois Homecoming Festival Gala Dinner in September.
The Lovely Laois Festival 2025 is a new event celebrating local arts, music, culture, and food across Laois.
Taking place on September 5th, 6th, and 7th, the festival is the brainchild of Laois native and singer Trudi Lalor, who was inspired by her deep passion for community, connection, and belonging.
Her vision is to create a weekend for people to return, reconnect, and reunite—especially those with Laois roots living elsewhere.
The Mountrath woman told the Leinster Experss / Laois Live The Lovely Laois Homecoming Festival is delighted to welcome the Ballyfin man home to honour him along with four other deserving recipients from the county.
The Gala Dinner takes place on Saturday, September 6 in The Midlands Park Hotel, Portlaoise and includes a scrumptious four-course dinner followed by entertainment, dancing and lots of fun. MORE BELOW PHOTO.
Noel Fitzpatrick and his band will perform at the Gala Dinner Show. Music on the night will also include folk and ballads with
The Musketeers - Mick Foster, Billy Morrissey and TR Dallas, followed by dancing to Shawn Cuddy and Damian Bowe. Trudi Lalor will also perform on the night as well as hosting the whole event.
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"This promises to be a super night of great food , great music and great fun," says Trudi.
Tickets for the Lovely Laois Homecoming Gala Dinner are on Sale now from The Midlands Park Hotel on 057 - 8678588 and on www.eventbrite.ie and through the website www.lovelylaoishomecoming.ie
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