Witchcraft in Ireland with Gillian Kenny.

Witches have long captured our imagination, but what did people in Ireland actually believe about witchcraft? Were there witch trials in Ireland? Who was accused, and why? And how did fear of magic, curses and the supernatural influence everyday life?

Join author and historian Gillian Kenny for a fascinating journey through the history of witchcraft in Ireland. Drawing on historical records, folklore and local legends, she'll explore the real stories behind accusations of witchcraft, the people caught up in them, and the beliefs that persisted for centuries.

From notorious cases and folk magic to Ireland's unique relationship with the supernatural, this talk uncovers a darker and stranger side of Irish history—one where the line between myth and reality was often blurred.