Show Notes
In March 1895, Bridget Cleary was killed in her home in Ballyvadlea, County Tipperary, in a case that would become forever linked with Irish folklore and belief in changelings.
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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