The Myth and Memory Seminar in the Midlands Park Hotel, Portlaoise, during the Samhain Folk Festival 2026 exploring the connections between Irish and European folklore, myth, history and tradition. Funded through Cultúr 2026, Creative Ireland Laois the event in partnership with Laois County Council was captured on camera by Julie Harvey.
5. Marie Brett exploring artefacts with speaker David Broderick (Creative Ireland Laois) .
Photo: Julie Harvey
6. Nuala Hayes (speaker) at Myth and Memory Seminar.
Photo: Julie Harvey
7. Tony Delaney (Speaker) with Thomas Carolan (Laois Heritage Officer) and speaker David Broderick (Creative Ireland Laois) at Myth and Memory Seminar.
Photo: Julie Harvey
8. Portlaoise Librarian Aoife Moore, with Nuala Hayes (speaker), Tony Delaney (speaker), Bernie Foran (County Librarian), Laois Heritage Officer Thomas Carolan (speaker); David Broderick (Creative Ireland Laois), Aaron Grimes (speaker) and Rachel Hoban, Laois Libraries.
Photo: Julie Harvey
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