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.

13. Virginia Conron with Julie Scully at Myth and Memory Seminar.
Photo: Julie Harvey

14. Author Noel Burke with Thomas Carolan (Laois Heritage Officer) and Amanda Kelly (founder of Turbury Writes).
Photo: Julie Harvey

15. Nuala Hayes (speaker) with Tony Delaney (speaker) and Matt Doyle.
Photo: Julie Harvey
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