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Trial by fire: Remembering Ireland’s witchcraft trials — and their victims

On November 3, 1324, Petronilla of Meath became the first woman to be burned at the stake for witchcraft in the British Isles. On the anniversary of her gruesome death, Niamh Boyce explores the history of Irish witches

Tue, 31 Oct, 2023

Opera inspired by Youghal witch casts a spell

The case of a woman who was accused of witchcraft in Co Cork and prosecuted at a sensational trial in 1661 forms the plot of a new opera by the acclaimed avant-garde composer, Raymond Deane.

Wed, 04 Sep, 2019

Halloween treats

Looking for something creatively creepy to do this Halloween? Pól Ó Conghaile scours the country for a round-up of mid-term’s most macabre events...

Fri, 19 Oct, 2012

Actress Judd to write screenplay on Irish witchcraft trial

The life of one of Kilkenny's most famous women, who was accused of witchcraft and condemned by the Catholic Church during the 14th century, is to be made into a film.

Sat, 18 Nov, 2006