Fire and Folklore, The Burning of Bridget Cleary
01/07/24 • 45 min
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Step into the shadowy realms of Irish folklore and a historical story that will shock with our podcast, "Fire and Folklore: The Burning of Bridget Cleary." Join us as we delve deep into the haunting tale of Bridget Cleary, a woman whose life met a tragic end in the flames of suspicion and superstition.
In the late 19th century, Bridget Cleary's story unfolded in the small townsland of Ballyvadlea, Co. Tipperary.
What led to the burning of Bridget Cleary, and what dark forces lurked beneath the surface of this seemingly tranquil community? We will unravel the threads of history, exploring the cultural context, the characters involved, and the supernatural elements that surrounded Bridget's demise.
Listeners will be transported back in time, immersing themselves in the rich tapestry of Irish folklore and the societal tensions that played a pivotal role in this tragic event. We will examine the intersections of superstition, gender roles, and the clash between tradition and modernity.
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Step into the shadowy realms of Irish folklore and a historical story that will shock with our podcast, "Fire and Folklore: The Burning of Bridget Cleary." Join us as we delve deep into the haunting tale of Bridget Cleary, a woman whose life met a tragic end in the flames of suspicion and superstition.
In the late 19th century, Bridget Cleary's story unfolded in the small townsland of Ballyvadlea, Co. Tipperary.
What led to the burning of Bridget Cleary, and what dark forces lurked beneath the surface of this seemingly tranquil community? We will unravel the threads of history, exploring the cultural context, the characters involved, and the supernatural elements that surrounded Bridget's demise.
Listeners will be transported back in time, immersing themselves in the rich tapestry of Irish folklore and the societal tensions that played a pivotal role in this tragic event. We will examine the intersections of superstition, gender roles, and the clash between tradition and modernity.
So join us on a journey through history as we revisit Ballyvalea, Co. Tipperary, on a dark March night in 1895. Subscribe now to never miss an episode of ireland Crimes and Mysteries.
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