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The Irish Witch Trials: Kilkenny, Youghal & Islandmagee
Description
This week, in our season finale, we explore Ireland's infamous witch trials, uncovering the dark tales of Dame Alice Kyteler, Florence Newton, and the Islandmagee witches. From accusations of demonic pacts to spectral evidence and deadly trials, join us as we explore how fear and superstition gripped these historic Irish communities.
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Links/Sources
Newton, Florence | Dictionary of Irish Biography
Irish Legal Heritage: The Witch of Youghal
Fairy Stroke | The Atlantic Religion
The Project Gutenberg eBook of Irish Witchcraft and Demonology
Irish Legal Heritage: The Witch of Youghal
Witchcraft and Magic in Ireland
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