Laois - It’s Dark Histories was a night of discussion, music and stories hosted by Laois broadcaster Ann Marie Kelly at Dunamaise Arts Centre in Portlaoise during the Samhain Folk Festival 2026 over the Halloween weekend.
The event featured storyteller Michael Creagh, didgeridoo player Adam Tahraoui and harpist Tríona Marshall and panellists Ann Moylan, Pat Critchley, Prof Henry O’Connell and Nuala Hayes
The festival featured connections between Irish and European folklore, myth, history and tradition.
The festival was funded through Cultúr 2026 - the national cultural programme supporting Ireland's Presidency of the Council of the European Union and supported by Creative Ireland Laois, in partnership with Laois County Council.
1. Ann Moylan (panellist) at Laois - It’s Dark Histories discussion and entertainment, hosted by Broadcaster Ann Marie Kelly.
Picture: Julie Harvey.
2. Acclaimed Irish harpist Tríona Marshall (performer) with Michael Creagh as Canon O'Hanlon and Ann Moylan (panelist).
Picture: Julie Harvey.
3. Didgeridoo player Adam Tahraoui on stage with Ann Marie Kelly, and panelists Ann Moylan, Pat Critchley, Prof Henry O’Connell, Nuala Hayes.
Picture: Julie Harvey.
4. Didgeridoo player Adam Tahraoui (performer) with Michael Creagh as Canon O'Hanlon at Laois.
Picture: Julie Harvey.