The Winter 2025 Combination Event for members and friends of the Laois Association Dublin took place on Saturday, 13th December 2025, at the Teachers’ Club, Dublin. Attendees brought an interesting variety of prizes for inclusion in the raffle.
The schedule included:
Annual General Meeting at 12:00 noon. Ecumenical Service at 12:45 PM. Christmas Lunch and Entertainment from 1:30 PM to 5:00 PM.
Ecumenical Service
After the AGM, Chairman Gerry Thompson led a poignant memorial service for deceased members and loved ones of members. On the day, the Association lovingly remembered Denis Donohue and Rosemary Donohue (Eugene’s brother and sister-in-law), Vincent Rafter (serving Vice Chairman) and deceased members of the Association, family and friends.
Chairman Gerry Thompson remembering recently departed members and friends
Remembrance Service Leaflet
Table arranged with memorial candles and sprigs of holly next to the names of recently deceased loved ones
Christmas Lunch and Entertainment
Christmas Lunch followed the Ecumenical Service. Entertainment was provided by our own Sandy Metcalfe with members joining in along the way.
President Sandy Metcalfe organised the entertainment programme and led the lively Sing Song
Willie and Mary Doyle with Jim Finn enjoying the festive atmosphere
Michael and Peggy Cushion with Betty Wilson relaxing to the musicMary Anne and Paul Halton enjoying the party atmosphereMary and Tony McCourt enjoying the festive atmosphereMargaret Kennedy and Rory Campion enjoying the entertainment
Gerry Thompson singing a favourite Christmas Song
Gerry and Dorothy Murphy with Daphne Metcalfe having fun during the sing-song
Eugene Donohue with Gerry and Dorothy MurphyCarmel Campion and Sean Kennedy delighted with the entertainmentGerry, Sandy and Eugene getting the words right
Gerry, Sandy and Eugene keeping the party going in harmony
Gerry, Dorothy, Daphne, Mary, Mary Anne and Paul joining in the singsong
Gerry, Sandy and Eugene agree on another song from the list of favourites
Sandy brings the singsong to a close with a medley of Christmas favourites
Membership is always open. 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 to chairman@laoisindublin.com
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