The History of Ireland: Rebellion, Empire, and Independence — Fexingo History
The Burning of Bridget Cleary: Witchcraft, Folklore, and Modern Ireland — Fexingo History
This episode examines the 1895 burning of Bridget Cleary in County Tipperary, exploring Irish folk magic, the clash between Catholicism and paganism, and the trial's aftermath. It analyzes the case's reflection of gender, class, and cultural anxieties in colonial Ireland.