As we all adjust to the new normal of living alongside Covid-19, there are many things we cannot do at the moment.
Around now, photographers would be busy capturing snaps from events like debs and county finals but that has all changed.
However, there are still some events that can take place – exclusively outdoors – that people can enjoy.
Over the last couple of weeks, ‘Bike Week’ has been taking place at locations around the county.
Ratheniska, Durrow and Portlaoise had events with plenty out cycling around their areas.
While on Sunday September 20, there was a Biodiversity Walk and Talk on Abbeyleix Bog, organised by Laois PPN.
It was very well attended as Dr Fiona MacGowan and Chris Uys provided attendees with valuable information.
Photographer Michael Scully was at all four events and you can check out pictures from them below:
ABBEYLEIX BOG WALK
Dr. Fiona MacGowan and her group , at Sunday’s Biodiversity Walk and Talk on Abbeyleix Bog, organised by Laois PPN. Photo: Michael ScullyPhoto: Michael ScullyLouis, Edith, Florence and Alfie Perrott Photo: Michael ScullyChris Uys Photo: Michael ScullyChris Uys Photo: Michael ScullyChris Uys Photo: Michael Scully
Redmond and Bruce Doyle examine a funfus, at Sunday’s Biodiversity Walk and Talk on Abbeyleix Bog, organised by Laois PPN. Photo: Michael ScullyChris Uys (Development Officer, Abbleix Bog Project ).describing the various algae, at Sunday’s Biodiversity Walk and Talk on Abbeyleix Bog, organised by Laois PPN. Photo: Michael Scully – no reproduction fee.
RATHENISKA BIKE WEEK
Cara, Ian and Oisin Deegan. Photo: Michael ScullyDessie and Kate Conroy. Photo: Michael ScullyMolly Fitzpatrick, Caoimhe Buckley and Lauren Kelly.. Photo: Michael ScullyNiamh Campion and Oisin Buckley. Photo: Michael ScullyMolly, Jimmy and Aaron Fitzpatrick, Photo: Michael ScullyMaeve and Molly Conroy,Photo: Michael Scully – no reproduction fee.Group setting off from Ratheniska G.A.A. Centre. . Photo: Michael ScullyGrace and Joe Cunningham Photo: Michael Scully –Sarah and Gillian Cunningham, setting off from Photo: Michael ScullyJack and Emmy Ryan Photo: Michael ScullyPhoto: Michael Scully – .Photo: Michael Scully –Photo: Michael ScullyIan Deegan leads the group on the road.. Photo: Michael Scully
PORTLAOISE BIKE WEEK
Cyclists at the Civic Plaza, County Hall Photo: Michael ScullyJeremy Odlum and Brian Bonham Photo: Michael ScullyDinah Campion and Anthony Maunsell Photo: Michael ScullyNigel Odlum, Aidan Delaney and Peter Janssen Photo Michael ScullyOisin Buckley, the youngest cyclist Photo: Michael ScullyCyclists commence the run from the Civic Plaza, County Hall Photo: Michael Scully
DURROW BIKE WEEK
Photo: Michael ScullyPhoto: Michael ScullyAn uphill climb for Kaye Sheppard and Durrow High Nelly Club members , pictured on the road to Abbeyleix during Bike Week. Photo: Michael ScullyKieran Holland, Bobby Campion ,Oliver Dollard and Ger Sheppard Photo: Michael ScullyKaye Sheppard – Photo: Michael ScullyMike McEvoy, Sean Phelan, Noel Mooney and Geraldine Phelan Photo: Michael ScullyDurrow High Nelly Club members pictured outside Bobs Bar, Durrow before setting off to Abbeyleix during Bike Week. Photo: Michael ScullyJohn Maguire checking tyre pressure during Bike Week. Photo: Michael Scully