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    Bridget Cleary - The Last Woman Burned Alive in Ireland

    Bridget Cleary - The Last Woman Burned Alive in Ireland

    FromIrish History Podcast

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    Bridget Cleary - The Last Woman Burned Alive in Ireland

    FromIrish History Podcast

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    Length:
    31 minutes
    Released:
    Jul 11, 2016
    Format:
    Podcast episode

    Description

    In 1895 Bridget Cleary made international news after she was burned to death in South Tipperary. Rumours circulated she had been accused of being a witch. Could this be true? On the eve of the 20th century a woman was burned as a witch in Ireland. This podcast tells the full story and looks at the horrific murder of Bridget Cleary - the last person who was burned to death in Ireland. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
    Released:
    Jul 11, 2016
    Format:
    Podcast episode

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    The Irish History Podcast brings you on a journey through Ireland's fascinating past. This podcast is not just dates but an enthralling account of Ireland's history, looking at daily life through the ages. The show is currently focused on the Great Irish Famine of the 1840s (see below), while the archive contains the stories of Ireland's ancient High Kings, Viking raiders and the Norman Invasion of the Middle Ages. The story of the Great Famine has proved the most popular to date, Between 1845 and 1851, during one of the worst Famine's in modern history one million Irish people died. The podcast looks at how this happened and who was responsible. The series also tells the story of the survivors. From rebellion to riots & evictions to emigration when you download the show you embark on a facinating and vivid journey to the world your ancestors lived in. These events not only changed Ireland but also numerous countries across the globe. Irish famine emigrants established communities in the USA, Britain, Canada, Australia and further afield. This series is the story of your ancestors who lived through world changing events.