In this episode of The Other Ireland, we look beyond the story that became known around the world as the “burning of Bridget Cleary” to the woman at its centre. Featuring filmmaker Anne Williamson, we explore Bridget’s life, the beliefs surrounding her death, what happened inside that cottage, and the lasting impact of her story more than 130 years later.

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Nelly has led an extraordinary life, having left her hometown at the age of 14 to work in Dublin.

Throughout the episode we will listen to her stories shared of the folklore around Ballyragget, a supernatural experience in Rathmine's Cathal Brugha Barracks and the hardships she faced through her lifetime.

A big thank you to Nelly for sharing her stories.

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In 2010, when the lads were 16, Tom's mother brought them on a summer trip to Arklow in County Wicklow. It was the summer before they were due to finish their last year in school.

A few nights into their stay, in a holiday rental, they both experienced something supernatural. The experiences they describe are eerily similar.

Thank you to Conor and Tom for sharing their story.

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Every family has stories, and this is where mine begins. In this opening episode, I explain how The Other Ireland came to life and why I wanted to create a podcast dedicated to preserving Ireland's folklore, supernatural tales and family traditions before they're lost.

The episode all started with a conversation with my parents about the stories they remembered growing up. After my Mam sent me a voice note recalling some of the tales she had heard, I realised there was something special worth preserving.

That inspired me to ask my Mam's side of the family to share the stories they remembered, and together those conversations became this first episode.

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If you have a folklore, supernatural or unexplained story from Ireland that you'd like to share, I'd love to hear it. Get in touch at theotherirelandpod@gmail.com and your story could feature in a future episode.

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