
The surviving Laois members of famous national farming protest in 1966 were honoured by Laois County Council at a reception last week.
Photographer Michael Scully was present to capture some images as the great and the good of Laois IFA turned out to mark the occasion.
Laois IFA reception
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Mark Brophy, Dan and Brid O'Connell , Cllr Tom Mulhall (Cathaoirleach, Laois Co. Council), Padraig Walsh (former IFA President), Donal and Mai Bowe
Group of Laois IFA Members/or family members who participated in the 1966 Farmers Rights march. This event was chaired by Tom Mulhall during his year as Cathaoirleach of Laois County Council
Cllr Tom Mulhall ( Cathaoirleach, Laois Co. Council ) presenting an inscribed tray to Jim Holland (Laois I.F.A. President) who accepted on behalf of Laois I.F.A. Members members who participated in the 1966 Farmers Rights March , who were honourd at a reception in County Hall . Photo: Michael Scully- no reproduction fee.
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