The annual Blessing of Babies service drew huge crowds to Portlaoise at the weekend.
Babies were blessed in Portlaoise Parish Church, as part of the annual Feast of the Baptism on January 13.
Last year, over 300 people attended the popular service and a similar number turned out on Sunday.
Portlaoise Parish tweeted their delight about the day.
They said: “Great turnout (for this) beautiful celebration.
“How blessed we are to have as members of our Parish so many beautiful babies.
“Thank you parents and grandparents for being with us today.”
Our photographer Julie Anne Miller was there on the day and she captured these brilliant pictures.
Check them out below:
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