Often in life, we only get the opportunity to speak well of someone we highly regard and respect, after they have physically gone from us. It is therefore with a real sense of gratitude and deep appreciation I reflect on the wonderful contribution, that Monsignor John Byrne, continues to make to the people of Portlaoise, […] The post Fr Paddy: Monsignor John Byrne – 25 years as Parish Priest of Portlaoise appeared first on Laois Today .