PICTURES: Laois locals gather for riveting events to celebrate Heritage Week
Heritage Week kicked off in Laois on Saturday, August 15
With Heritage Week well underway in Laois , there has been a great turn out of local people for the wide variety of events taking place across the county to mark the week.
Over 70 events are taking place across Laois up until Sunday, August 23.
Of these, the ‘Ancient Irish Wakes: The Merry Wake, Keening and the Art of Crying’ event drew in a big crowd. Set in Donaghmore Workhouse & Agricultural Museum, this event explored why the origins of our wakes and funeral practices may be a key to explaining why we Irish hold our death rituals in such high regard within our communities.
Donaghmore Workhouse & Agricultural Museum was also the venue for the Bealach Sessions. This musical event was hosted by Pedal Vintage and Rothar Rogues and featured music from Erin Dollard and Siobhán Maguire.
Take a look through photos from these two events below.
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