Shite Talk: An Irish History Podcast

Bridget Cleary and The Changeling Fairy Burning

Shite Talk: An Irish History Podcast

Show Notes

For the spooky season that's in it, Jason tells Kevin the terrifying story of Bridget and Michael Cleary, a Tipperary couple who had to deal with a classic bout of fairy magic, and battle off an auld changeling.We'll be doing a Live Show on Halloween Evening in Dublin at 5PM in Drop Dead Twice on Francis Street.The show will be part of the Alternative Dublin Halloween FestivalTickets can be found over HERE.Follow us on Instagram, Youtube, and Tik Tok! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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