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.

9. Kathleen Pardy with Teresa Ryan - Feehan and David Broderick (Creative Ireland Laois).
Photo: Julie Harvey

10. Nuala Hayes (Speaker) with Aoife Moore (Portlaoise Librarian).
Photo: Julie Harvey

11. Teressa Mason with Brona O’Driscoll at Myth and Memory Seminar.
Photo: Julie Harvey

12. Aaron Grimes (Speaker) with Nicole Clooney .
Photo: Julie Harvey
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