Show Notes
In episode three of The Other Ireland podcast we hear from Nelly, originally hailing from Ballyragget in County Kilkenny.
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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