Guest Speakers – Laois Association Dublin, 2025

Over recent decades, the Laois Association Dublin has welcomed many distinguished visitors as Guest Speakers at various events throughout the years. We are indebted to each and every one of them for their time and support.

2007 – Emily O’Reilly, Ombudsman Ireland (later Europe)

individual photo — **2007 – Emily O’Reilly (Ombudsman Ireland & Europe) (2)**

2009 – Emo native, Sportscaster, Justin Treacy

Broadcaster — **2009 – Emo native, Sportscaster Justin Treacy** **with Association President Sandy Metcalfe**

2009 – Rathdowney native, Equestrian Olympian, Colonel Ned Campion

Photo of a couple — **2009 – Rathdowney native, Olympian Colonel Ned Campion with Chairman Mary Doyle**

2010 – Alice Leahy, Homeless Charity Founder

2011 – Portlaoise native, Pat Critchley, Sportsman, Coach, Author

2014 – Anna May McHugh, Managing Director, National Ploughing Association

Small group photo — **2014 – Chairman Gerry Thompson with Anna May McHugh, MD, National Ploughing Association & President Sandy Metcalfe**

2014 – Meteorologist, Evelyn Cusack

Small group — **2014 – Chairman Gerry Thompson with Meteorologist Evelyn Cusack & President Sandy Metcalfe**

2014 – Mountrath native, Broadcaster, Claire Byrne

The Association’s Entertainer Supreme, Rathdowney’s Michael Creagh (Actor, Comedian, Folklorist, Musician & Poet)

Individual — **The Association’s Entertainer Supreme – Rathdowney’s Michael Creagh (Actor, Comedian, Folklorist, Musician & Poet)**

For further Information / Photos, see our Past Newsletters Page