The Last Witch Bridget Cleary Podcast

BONUS_EPISODE

After the six episodes- I have a conversation with Ann Williamson, Barry John Kinsella and Professor Stiofáin Ó Cadhla about the infamous case, folklore and their experie

The Trial Of Michael Cleary

The shocking evidence begins to emerge. In this dramatic re-enactment, we return to the pre-trial proceedings following the murder of Bridget Cleary in Ballyvadlea in 18

Autopsies & Poetry

This week I'm joined by poet Milena Williamson, author of Into the Night That Flies So Fast. We discuss the Bridget Cleary case, the inspiration behind her poetry, and sh

Statues, Sheela-Na-Gigs and The Famine

This week I'm taking a whistle-stop history tour of Fethard, the town that Michael Cleary went to fetch the doctor for his sick wife. I also take to Fin Dwyer, presenter

Breaking The Silence

This week, I'm talking to award-winning director Anne Williamson. Anne is from Cloneen and grew up hearing stories about Bridget Cleary. She wrote and directed the award-

The "F" Word Or The Folklore Of Folklore

I visit the site of Kylenagranagh Fairy Fort, where Michael Cleary went on the night he murdered his wife. He claimed that he would see his wife—the real Bridget—riding b

The Life, Trials and Death Of Bridget Cleary

Before she became known as Ireland's "last witch", Bridget Cleary was a daughter, a wife, a dressmaker and a young woman with ambitions of her own. In this episode, we ex

Trailer

A preview of The Last Witch Bridget Cleary Podcast, a documentary podcast exploring the life, death and legacy of Bridget Cleary through expert interviews, historical res