The Irish Witch Trials: Kilkenny, Youghal & Islandmagee

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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