AGM 2023

Annual General Meeting of the Laois Association in Dublin

16th December 2023

The Laois Association in Dublin held it’s AGM on 16th December 2023 in a new venue – The Teacher’s Club, Parnell Square, Dublin 1 – where the committee were re-elected for this prestigious year 2024.

The committee undertook to sit down and plan the year’s events, the centerpiece being a celebration of the past 75 years of the Association. Details will follow in due course.

The elected officers of the Association are:

  • President – Sandy Metcalfe Vice President – Mary Doyle
  • Chairman – Gerry Thompson Vice Chairman – Vincent Rafter
  • Secretary – Eugene Donohue
  • Treasurers – Margaret Kennedy and Carmel Campion
  • PRO – Rory Campion
  • Membership Officer – Mary Doyle
  • GDPR Officer – Eugene Donohue

The AGM was followed by a poignant memorial service for deceased members and deceased loved ones of members.

On the day, the Association lovingly remembered Donal Hickey, Dick Butler, sisters Dolores O’Reilly and Claire King and the legendary Fintan Walsh.

The moving service was conducted by Reverend Nigel Pierpoint and Father James Daly.

The day was rounded off with a beautiful Christmas lunch and entertainment provided by the Association’s own, Sandy Metcalfe and Rathdowney entertainer, Michael Creagh.

Membership is open and new members are always welcome, signified by the Association’s motto: “There is a chance of meeting old friends and a certainty of meeting new friends.”

All enquiries please to

Email: chairman@laoisindublin.com