Group pictured at Zach Tuohy Reception in County Hall , including Clr. Thomasina Connell ( Cathaoirleach ), Clrs. Willie Aird, Barry Walsh, Dep. Brian Stanley, T.D., Clr. Padraig Fleminf and Donal Brennan ( Director of Services, Laois Co Council.) and Portlaoise G.A.A. friends. Photo: Michael Scully - no reproduction fee.
Laois County Council was a hive of activity recently as the incredible Zach Tuohy received a Civic Reception.
The Portlaoise man was joined by members of his family and friends to receive the highest honour in the county.
The Geelong Cats player was part of the team that won the AFL Grand Final at the end of September.
He became just the second Irish player to lift the title and it caps what has been a remarkable career Down Under thus far.
Thirteen years after he left Ireland to take up a rookie contract and 15 years after he was first spotted by scouts, Tuohy landed the biggest prize in the game, and is a genuine star in Australia.
Geelong were massive 133-52 winners in a one-sided final played in front of over 100,000 spectators in the famed MCG stadium.
It was their first final success since 2011 and only their ninth overall.
Photographer Michael Scully was there on the night.
Check out some great images below:
Brian Delaney, Eamonn Fennelly and Teddy Fennelly. Photo: Michael ScullyCaitriona Murphy, Louise Drew, Denis Foley, Caroline Dunne and Padraig Fleming.
Angela and Edward Whyte and Michael Hooban, Cathy Colohan, John Cleary, Margaret Gillen and Joe Hooban Photo: Michael Scully
Joe and Caroline Tuohy and Brian Stanley Photo: Michael ScullyChristy Bannon and Dick Sydes Photo: Michael ScullyZach Tuohy with family, Rebecca, Rafferty and Flynn Tuohy, holding the framed Certificate and inscribed gift presented to Zach Photo: Michael ScullyZach’s boys Rafferty and Flynn Photo: Michael ScullyTom Prendergast with Zach. Photo: Michael ScullyLiam Breen, Zach Tuohy, Sonny Keogh and Frank Tuohy . Photo: Michael ScullyFrank “Sonny” Tuohy, Zach and Willie Aird . Photo: Michael ScullyZach and family with members of Portlaoise G.A.A. Club. . Photo: Michael Scully
Dick Sydes
Eamonn Fennelly speaking at the reception. Photo: Michael Scully
Noel, Mia Rose, Lucy and Laila Hooban – nieces of ZachMia Rose Hooban – Zach’s nieceZach Tuohy Reception – County Hall – section of the attendanceZach Tuohy Reception – County Hall – Zach and Eamonn Fennelly ( Chairperson, Portlaoise G.A.A. Photo: Michael Scully
