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Jenny Claffey

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S11 · E5
September 14 · 51 min
The Unsolved Killing of Father Niall Molloy
This episode was first published on Patreon on February 2025. In 1985 a local and beloved priest was found dead in the bedroom of a high-society couple in Offaly. These were no strangers, in fact Therese Flynn was Father Molloy's business partner. Together, they had built an equestrian empire. To everyone's surprise, when police were eventually called, there was a confession. Therese's husband Richard said he was the culprit, but he said it was in self-defence. It wasn't long before rumours were swirling of an affair, of alleged dodgy business dealings and of a burglary of Father Molloy's will. Very soon after this, everything fell apart. 40 years later, this case is still open and nobody has served any time for the cold-blooded and violent killing of Father Niall Molloy, and this week, we ask why. Links https://web.archive.org/web/20120927112320/https://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/fr-niall-why-well-never-stop-our-fight-for-justice-3236507.html https://archive.ph/20130217191329/http://www.independent.ie/national-news/judge-hits-at-colleague-over-priest-killing-case-3182954.html https://archive.ph/20130217183853/http://www.independent.ie/opinion/analysis/mystery-of-priests-violent-death-134899.html https://archive.ph/20130217194232/http://www.independent.ie/national-news/priest-was-left-to-die-for-six-hours-new-evidence-claims-2846473.html#selection-2767.0-2767.186 Killing of Fr Niall Molloy: untangling rumour, innuendo and fact The Killing of Fr Niall Molloy feels too extraordinary to have been real Fr Niall Molloy: Unpacking the financial dealings between the priest and the Flynns – The Irish Times Greed was motive for killing of Fr Niall Molloy, family????????????????????? claims | Irish Independent Significant new evidence on killing of Fr Niall Molloy New evidence on 1985 killing of Fr Niall Molloy comes to light Castlecoote still reeling from Fr Niall Molloy killing and the rumour mill – The Irish Times https://frniallmolloy.com/ The Killing of Father Niall Molloy Part 2 of 2 02 mp4 Fr Niall Molloy’s final moments before killing as Galway doctor’s old notebook emerges - GalwayBeo The Father Of All Cover-Ups | Broadsheet.ie How Cahill tried to cash in Fr Molloy murder file | Irish Independent To access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S11 · E4
September 7 · 28 min
Shaun Duffy: Murder in Donegal
In January 2005, 36-year-old Shaun Duffy returned to his home in Meenacross, Donegal, after celebrating his younger brother’s birthday. Hours later, he was found dead in his ransacked sitting room, having been stabbed, repeatedly struck on the head and wounded with a crossbow arrow. More than 21 years later, no one has ever been arrested. This week, we examine the investigation into Shaun’s murder, the rumours surrounding his business dealings and the theories linking his death to organised crime...and possibly to another unsolved disappearance in Donegal. This episode was written, hosted and produced by Jenny Claffey, with research by Karl O’Reilly. Sources: An Garda Síochána — Murder of Shaun Duffy, Meenacross, Co. Donegal, 29 January 2005 RTÉ News — Taxi examined in Donegal death case RTÉ News — Appeal on 21st anniversary of Donegal man’s murder The Irish Times — Priest asks killers to come forward The Irish Times — Appeal for information over Donegal murder 21 years ago The Irish Times — Gun ownership in Ireland Irish Independent — Paradise lost as Dungloe reels from grisly murder Irish Independent — Donegal cold case: Gardaí hope DNA technology may bring Shaun Duffy’s killers to justice Belfast Telegraph via PressReader — “He was cold and I felt for a pulse but I couldn’t get one” Donegal Live — Meenacross murder mystery: 20 years on from the killing of Shaun Duffy Donegal Live — Detectives to probe possible Garda involvement in Shaun Duffy case Donegal Live — Gardaí believe a number of people have yet to come forward Donegal Daily — Detectives to probe Garda involvement in Shaun Duffy murder case Donegal Democrat — Family of man murdered seven years ago still have no answers Highland Radio — Gardaí renew appeal on 21st anniversary of Shaun Duffy murder Limerick Live — Fresh appeal marks 21 years since unsolved murder of Shaun Duffy The Free Library — Tragic Shaun Knew Too Much To access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S11 · E3
August 31 · 26 min
Who Killed Eddie Fitzmaurice?
In May 1998, 83-year-old shopkeeper Eddie Fitzmaurice was attacked and left bound in the bedroom above his drapery shop in Bellaghy, where he remained undiscovered for five days. This week we will examine the violent rural robberies that shaped the investigation, the seven innocent members of the travelling community who were targeted during the corrupt Burnfoot operation and why, nearly three decades later, nobody has been charged with Eddie’s murder. Written, hosted and produced by Jenny Claffey. Research by Karl O’Reilly. Sources: An Garda Síochána: Eddie Fitzmaurice An Garda Síochána: Murder of Eddie Fitzmaurice—2018 Crimecall Appeal An Garda Síochána: Murder of Eddie Fitzmaurice—2023 Crimecall Appeal RTÉ News: A Gentle Sligo Man Whose Cruel Killing Remains Unsolved The Irish Times: Daughter of Eddie Fitzmaurice Wants to Know Who Is Responsible Before She Dies The Journal: Gardaí Renew Appeal on the 24th Anniversary of Eddie’s Murder Irish Examiner: Son Seeks Justice for Slain Father 15 Years On The Irish Times: Seven Arrested over Co Mayo Murder in 1998 Irish Examiner: Tribunal Concludes That Sergeant Planted Gun RTÉ News: Adverse Tribunal Finding on Sergeant John White The Irish Times: Detective Helped Plant Gun at Traveller Site The Irish Times: Man Gets Life for Murder of Elderly Farmer Paud Skehan The Irish Times: Brothers Jailed for Killing Elderly Farmer Paddy Logan Irish Unresolved Mysteries: Eddie Fitzmaurice—Mayo Background: The Morris Tribunal To access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S11 · E2
August 24 · 34 min
Patrick Nugent: Death at Bunratty
In the early hours of 11 February 1984, 23-year-old Patrick Nugent was found fatally injured after managing an anniversary party at Bunratty Folk Park. With two damaged cars, conflicting accounts from those who remained and Patrick’s final words, “He clocked me,” his family have spent more than forty years fighting to learn what happened that night. This episode was written, hosted and produced by Jenny Claffey, with research by Karl O’Reilly. Join Patreon (sign up via desktop to avoid Apple Charges) Sources Forty Years On, the Question Persists: Who ‘Clocked’ Patrick Nugent? – RTÉ Who ‘Clocked’ Patrick Nugent? A Family Still Searches for Answers – The Irish Times The Death of Patrick Nugent – Magill Family Told Report into Investigation of Clare Man’s 1984 Death Will Be Released – The Irish Times Strange, Mysterious Case of Patrick Nugent’s Death Still Shrouded in Subterfuge 40 Years On – Irish Independent Body of Patrick Nugent, Who Died in Unexplained Circumstances in 1984, to Be Exhumed – TheJournal.ie Patrick Nugent Postmortem Completed as Part of New Investigation – TheJournal.ie One Night in Bunratty: Patrick Nugent – Ireland Crimes and Mysteries State Postmortem on Exhumed Remains of Patrick Nugent Completed – The Irish Times Death of Patrick Nugent: Investigation, Bunratty, Co. Clare – An Garda Síochána Renewed Appeal over Patrick Nugent’s Death as Body Is Exhumed – RTÉ Official Terms of Reference for the Patrick Clyne Inquiry – Irish Statute Book Bunratty Castle: History and Restoration – Heritage Ireland To access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S11 · E1
August 18 · 35 min
The Unsolved Murder of Eileen Costello O’Shaughnessy
On 30 November 1997, Galway taxi driver Eileen Costello O’Shaughnessy disappeared after accepting one final fare. Her bloodstained taxi, 17 unexplained miles and a series of unidentified witnesses gave Gardaí no shortage of leads, but almost three decades later, nobody has ever been charged with her murder. This episode was written, hosted and produced by Jenny Claffey, with research by Karl O’Reilly. Sources Murder of Eileen Costello O’Shaughnessy — Wikipedia Murder of Eileen Costello O’Shaughnessy on 30 November 1997 — An Garda Síochána Crimecall Renewed Appeal: Eileen Costello O’Shaughnessy Murder Investigation — An Garda Síochána Gardaí Renew Appeal Over 1997 Murder of Galway Taxi Driver — The Irish Times Gardaí Renew Appeal Over Murder of Taxi Driver in 1997 — RTÉ News Gardaí Renew Appeal for Information on 1997 Murder of Galway Woman — Irish Examiner Convicted Murderer Is Questioned About Taxi Driver Killing — The Irish Times Double Killer Quizzed on Taxi Woman Murder — Irish Independent Family of Murdered Woman Believe Gardaí Talking to the Wrong Man — The Irish Times Inquiry Into Murder Ten Years Ago Still “Live” — The Irish Times Appeal for Witnesses in Galway — The Irish Times Man Jailed for Murder Committed While on Day Release — The Irish Times The Olden Report on the Thomas Murray Case — Department of Justice and Equality DPP v Murray — Court Decision New Leads in 20-Year-Old Murder — Claregalway.info New Lead in Taxi-Driver Murder — Connacht Tribune Cold Case: Eileen Costello O’Shaughnessy — Radio Espial To access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S10 · E7
July 28 · 42 min
The Murder of Una Lynsky
This week we’re discussing the 1971 disappearance, and presumed murder, of 19-year-old Una Lynskey. We'll examine the deeply flawed Garda investigation that followed, and the devastating chain of events that left another man dead and two others wrongfully convicted. More than 50 years later, what happened to Una on Porterstown Lane remains unsolved. Sources Fresh Appeal for Information on 1971 Murders of Una Lynskey and Martin Kerrigan An Garda Síochána Public Appeal and Serious Crime Review of the Murders of Una Lynskey and Martin Kerrigan Gardaí Carrying Out Full Reviews of 1971 Murders of Una Lynskey and Martin Kerrigan Cold Case Review into 1971 Meath Murder Cases Fresh Appeal Issued for Information over Murders of Man and Woman in 1971 Una Lynskey Cold Case Review May Raise More Questions for Gardaí Than Deliver Answers A Community That Never Healed After the Gravest of Injustices 40 Years Waiting to Clear His Name Martin Conmey Walks the Long, Hard Road to Justice DPP v Martin Conmey (No. 3) Conmey Manslaughter Conviction Declared a Miscarriage of Justice Conmey Conviction Was a “Miscarriage of Justice” State Apologises to Man Jailed in Miscarriage of Justice Drew Harris Apologises to Man Wrongly Convicted of Woman’s Manslaughter 50 Years Ago Garda Commissioner Issues Written Apology to Man Wrongly Convicted of 1971 Killing of Una Lynskey Commissioner Offers Apology to Former Murder Accused Garda Needs to Come Clean About the “Heavy Gang” ICCL Expresses Concern at Internal Investigation into Alleged Garda Human-Rights Violations Una Lynskey Case to Feature on Ground-Breaking Crimes and Confessions Series Shocking Documentary Explores Meath Man’s Wrongful Conviction Crimes and Confessions — RTÉ Player Who Killed Una Lynskey? A True Story of Murder, Vigilante Justice and the Garda “Heavy Gang” by Mick Clifford Mick Clifford: “They Were Convinced They Knew What Had Happened to Una and Who Was Responsible” Una Lynskey Disappeared as She Walked Home from Work. What Happened Next? Who Killed Una Lynskey? by Mick Clifford — Garda Heavy Gang Under the Spotlight Book Review: Clifford Is Unflinching in His Takedown of Garda Procedure Group Migration by Small Farmers from the West to the East — A Personal Reflection Where No One Can Hear You Scream: Murder and Assault in the Wicklow Mountains by Sarah McInerney To access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S10 · E6
July 20 · 31 min
The Unsolved Disappearance of Priscilla Clarke & Her Families Fight for Justice
In May 1988, 25-year-old Priscilla Clarke disappeared after reportedly setting out on horseback near the Powerscourt Estate in County Wicklow. This episode examines the official theory that she drowned in the River Dargle, the unanswered questions surrounding that day, and her family’s decades-long fight to find Priscilla, and ensure that Ireland’s unidentified dead are treated with dignity. This episode was researched, written and hosted by Jenny Claffey. Sources: An Garda Síochána — Priscilla Clarke Missing Person Profile The Journal — The Injustice in the Search for Missing Woman Priscilla Clarke Missing Irish People — Priscilla Clarke, Co. Wicklow The Irish Times — Exhume Body, Say Family of Missing Woman RTÉ Radio 1 — The Disappearance of Priscilla Clarke RTÉ Prime Time — 22 Bodies: Identifying Ireland’s Anonymous Dead Irish Examiner — Sister of Missing Priscilla Clarke Fears She May Lie in an Unmarked Grave Irish Examiner — Handling of Unidentified Human Remains Shows “Lack of Dignity” RTÉ Prime Time — Details Released on Unidentified Remains Are Only the Beginning TheJournal.ie — “1980s Ireland was a different world”: The injustice in the search for missing woman Priscilla Clarke Irish Independent — New probe into disappearance of Priscilla Irish Independent — Gardaí to begin ‘cold case’ probe into mystery of missing nanny Irish Examiner — Six unidentified remains in two graves in Wexford cemetery, says campaigner To access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S10 · E5
July 13 · 29 min
The Murders of William Maughan and Anna Varslavane
This week, we’re discussing the disappearance and suspected murders of William Maughan and his pregnant girlfriend, Anastasija “Anna” Varslavane. In April 2015, the couple were preparing to leave Gormanston and move back to William’s family home in Tallaght before their first child was born. Minutes before they were due to be collected, Anna made a final phone call in which she was reportedly heard calling for help. Neither she nor William was ever seen again. We look at the gangland murder Gardaí believe may have led to their deaths, the suspected involvement of Cornelius Price, the intimidation faced by William’s family and the continuing search for the couple’s remains. Written, hosted and produced by Jenny Claffey with research by Karl O’Reilly. Sources The sinister disappearance of Willie Maughan and pregnant Ana Varslavane Renewed appeal for missing couple | Anglo Celt Update – Disappearance and Murder of William Maughan and Anastasija Varslavane - Garda New searches as part of probe into murders of William Maughan and Anastasija Varslavane Family claims gang members killed missing couple – The Irish Times Drogheda feud gang back controlling drugs trade after death of rival Cornelius Price | Crime World Notorious Irish gangland figure Cornelius Price dies in UK Mother of Keane Mulready-Woods tells court of impact of teenager’s ‘brutal, tragic and horrifying’ murder – The Irish Times Gangland figure held over assumed murder of couple five years ago William Maughan and partner were 'discarded like a bag of rubbish', says father Gardaí investigating the disappearance and murder of William Maughan and Anastasija Varslavane have stood down search operation | Meath Chronicle Murder investigation after Balbriggan shooting To access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S10 · E4
July 6 · 30 min
Paul Quinn: Murder on the Border
21-year-old Paul Quinn was lured to a farm shed on the Monaghan-Armagh border in October 2007 and beaten to death in one of the most shocking killings in modern Irish history. This week we cover the details of the case, the allegations of IRA involvement, the politics that surrounded the investigation, and wh, despite 23 arrests and almost two decades of enquiries, the Quinn family still have not seen justice. Hosted, written & produced by Jenny Claffey with research by Karl O'Reilly. Sources: BBC Spotlight - The Murder of Paul Quinn Quinn friend tells of final moments Man in Ireland arrested over killing linked to Provisional IRA Top Provos blamed for savage murder | Irish Independent The 2007 killing of Paul Quinn: A timeline of the investigation and the political fallout Provos still getting away with murder and with a barrage of shamfaced lies To access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S10 · E3
June 29 · 34 min
The Disappearance & Unsolved Death of Nóra Quoirin
In 2019, 15-year-old French-Irish teenager Nóra Quoirin disappeared from a rainforest resort in Malaysia while on holiday with her family. What followed was a devastating search, a disputed investigation, and a family’s fight to challenge the idea that their vulnerable daughter simply wandered into the jungle alone. This episode was written, produced and hosted by Jenny Claffey, with research by Karl O'Reilly Sources Teenager Disappears Into Jungle at Night While on Vacation with Family | Nora Quoirin Case Analysis — YouTube Nóra Quoirin: Cause of death not yet established — RTÉ What happened to Nora Quoirin? — The Week Nóra Quoirin’s family sue Malaysian holiday resort — IrishCentral Holoprosencephaly — NCBI / PMC Malaysia says no one involved in death of British teen Nora Quoirin in resort — The Standard The mysterious death of Nora Quoirin — The ASEAN Post Defence filed in civil suit about Nóra Quoirin’s disappearance and death — Changing Times Father says he heard “muffled noise” before teen girl vanished in Malaysia jungle — CBS News No foreign DNA found in or on body, govt chemist testifies in Nora Anne Quoirin inquest — Malay Mail A year after Nóra Quoirin’s body was found, her parents still believe she was abducted — The Irish Times Malaysian judge overturns inquest verdict of misadventure in the death of teenager Nóra Quoirin — The Irish News Nora Anne’s parents withdraw suit against resort operator — Free Malaysia Today Nóra Quoirin’s parents say Malaysia has thwarted French inquiry into her death — Changing Times To access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S10 · E2
June 22 · 36 min
The Murder of John Horgan: Ireland's Only Satanic Killing?
In 1973, seven-year-old John Horgan was murdered by his teenage neighbour in one of the most disturbing crimes in Irish history. This episode looks at the killing, the occult and religious imagery surrounding it, and the question of why the case seemed to almost disappear from public memory. It is a story about a child’s murder, but also about Catholic Ireland, secrecy, respectability, and the silence that followed. This episode was written, hosted and produced by Jenny Claffey. Research by Karl O'Reilly. Sources The Boy In The Attic by David Malone The Devil Is In The Detail Kidnapped child was murdered in satanic rite Murder in suburbia The Satanic Murder Ireland Forgot Coroner hears evidence of violent death of boy in 1973 Public servant and pillar of the church… To access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S10 · E1
June 15 · 39 min
Grace Livingstone: Murder in Malahide
In 1992, Grace Livingstone was murdered inside her home in Malahide, Dublin, but the investigation soon became almost as controversial as the crime itself. With a husband under suspicion, an unidentified young man seen near the house, and a possible link to Revenue investigations into oil smuggling and IRA-linked crime, this is one of Ireland’s most frustrating unsolved cases. Presented, written and produced by Jenny Claffey. Researched by Karl O'Reilly. Sources: Unsolved Crimes: How Grace Livingstone's killer got away with murder Minister and AG face court action over Livingstone murder inquiry The Brutal Murder of Grace Livingstone: A Cold Case That Destroyed a Family's Faith in Justice | True Crime Write-Ups ‘Very slim’ chance man killed wife Sergeant deliberately misled gardaí, court hears. Inside Slab Murphy's multi-million euro, cross-border smuggling empire Livingstone damages case is settled. RTE.ie Minister and AG face court action over Livingstone murder inquiry To access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 13 · 1 hr 5 min
Buried Secrets: The Truth Behind Tina Satchwell’s Murder with Barry Cummins
In this episode, I’m joined by bestselling author and crime journalist Barry Cummins to discuss his new book, Buried Secrets, the definitive account of the murder of Tina Satchwell. Barry takes us inside the case that haunted Ireland for six and a half years, from Tina’s disappearance in Youghal, how he came to be the first journalist invited into Richard Satchwell’s home, sitting, unbeknownst to him, metres away from Tina Satchwell’s remains. Buy Buried Secrets here To access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S9 · E6
May 11 · 33 min
The Murder of Moll McCarthy
In 1940, Mary “Moll” McCarthy was found shot dead in a field in rural Tipperary. Within months, Harry Gleeson, the farm labourer who reported her body to Gardaí, was convicted and hanged for her murder. Decades later, the Irish State admitted his conviction was unsafe, leaving behind the story of two victims, one unsolved murder, and a community shaped by silence. Written and hosted by Jenny Claffey. Researched by Karl O’Reilly. Source Time to right injustice that cost two lives 73 years ago | Irish Independent Ireland's most infamous murder: 11 facts about the killing of Moll McCarthy and execution of innocent man Harry Gleeson Prime Time - Hanged Man Scannal tells the story of Harry Gleeson - Tipperary Live Harry Gleeson: A pardoned man finally laid to rest Leaving Mountjoy, 83 years on: Harry Gleeson's remains are brought home Hanged After a Trial He Couldn’t Understand, and Pardoned 136 Years Later - The New York Times Two men executed in Ireland 1883 given presidential pardon History: The story of Harry Gleeson and Moll McCarthy - Tipperary Live Murder at Marlhill, New Inn, Tipperary « Thurles Information. To access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S9 · E5
May 4 · 32 min
Anne Devlin and The Women Behind The Rising
Anne Devlin was a woman long remembered as a loyal housekeeper to an infamous revolutionary, when she was really a courier, conspirator and trusted rebel operative. In this episode, we look at Anne’s role in Robert Emmet’s uprising, the women who helped keep the revolution moving in secret, and the brutal price she paid for refusing to talk. Written and hosted by Jenny Claffey. Researched by Karl O’Reilly. Sources Anne Devlin - Infinite Women Marriage, Decline and Death - Anne Devlin The Rebellion of 1803. NGA.ie - Graves - 1803 - Anne Devlin Anne Devlin: The Woman Behind the Myth Regency History Guide to the History of Ireland Devlin, Anne | Dictionary of Irish Biography Michael Collins’s women: spies, couriers and mothers – The Irish Times On This Day: Irish patriot Robert Emmet executed in Dublin in 1803 Is this the face of Ireland’s lost patriot Robert Emmet? – The Irish Times To access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S9 · E4
April 27 · 35 min
Honour Bright: Murder in The Free State
25-year-old Honour Bright was found shot and killed in Ticknock in June 1925. Despite multiple eyewitnesses placing her in a car with a Doctor and a Garda Superintendent, the two men who would be charged and tried for her murder were acquitted by a Dublin jury in 1926. Honour was a single mother, and likely turned to sex work to support herself and pay for her son's foster care. After the trial, the media used her story as a way to scare young women who were prone to becoming "wayward", rather than focusing on the fact that her killer roamed free. Links On a quiet South Dublin road, a plaque serves as a reminder of a long unsolved murderDeath, Danger, and Decadence in 1920s Dublin: The Murder of Honor BrightAn Honour Killing Clodagh Finn: Restoring some honour to Honour Bright, 100 years onThe Murder of Lily O'Neill, known as Honor Bright, in 1925 – The Wild Geese To access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S9 · E3
April 20 · 29 min
Annie Walsh and The Women Sent To The Gallows
Today we’re looking at the case of Annie Walsh, the last woman ever executed in Ireland. Convicted of murdering her husband in 1925, her story is often reduced to a scandalous love triangle, but there’s far more going on beneath the surface. Annie wasn’t the only woman sentenced to death in Ireland, she was just one of the very few who wasn’t spared. So in this episode, we’re breaking down the murder, the trial, and the bigger question of why Annie Walsh was hanged, when so many other women weren’t. Episode written & narrated by me, researched by Karl O'Reilly https://archive.is/EYYc7#selection-4643.110-4647.148 Women and the death penalty in Ireland Annie Walsh and Michael Talbot for the Murder of Annie’s Husband – Capital Punishment UK Limerick woman and alleged poisoner was the last woman in Ireland sentenced to burning Full article: Crime in the nineteenth-century Irish home When loss of liberty is extended long after leaving a prison cell Gender and Punishment in Ireland: Women, Murder and the Death Penalty, 1922-1964 – Estudios Irlandeses Limerick woman and alleged poisoner was the last woman in Ireland sentenced to burning Prison mugshot of Elizabeth Buchanan on transfer to Grangegorman Female... | Download Scientific Diagram Donnybrook When loss of liberty is extended long after leaving a prison cell The very strange tale of the O'Leary family murder | Southern Star Full article: Crime in the nineteenth-century Irish home Gender and Punishment in Ireland: Women, Murder and the Death Penalty, 1922-1964 – Estudios Irlandeses To access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S9 · E2
April 13 · 33 min
The Irish Serial Killers Who Sold Their Victims’ Bodies
Burke and Hare are two of the most infamous serial killers in history, but they weren’t typical murderers. In 1828, Edinburgh, they killed at least 16 people and sold their bodies to medical schools in a booming underground body trade. This episode explores the real story behind the murders, the anatomy trade, and how they were finally caught. This episode was written & hosted by me, Jenny Claffey. Researched by Karl O’Reilly. Links Fever & Famine 1817-18 – In The News | Co. Tyrone People From The Past. 21 May 1947 - GRIM MURDER PARTNERSHIP HELPED MAKE EDINBURGH'S MEDICAL FAME - Trove The Burke and Hare murders Life in Ulster in the 1800s The Perpetrators, Burke and Hare The Story of Burke and Hare - Edinburgh. The William Burke Museum | The Cadies & Witchery Tours Bodies and bureaucracy: The demise of the body snatchers in 19th century Britain - Philp - 2022 - The Anatomical Record - Wiley Online Library Burke and Hare: The body snatchers - BBC Bitesize Procuring Corpses: The English Anatomy Inspectorate, 1842 to 1858 - PMC The gruesome true story of the bodysnatchers who robbed graves and resorted to murder in 18th-century Britain The untold story of serial killer William Burke's wife and her mysterious disappearance from Glasgow Pull factors affecting immigrants - Immigration to Scotland 1830s-1939 - National 5 History Revision - BBC Bitesize Irish immigration to Scotland An immigrant Irish contingent in the crowd at the execution of William Burke in Edinburgh in 1829 - Ken Donaldson, Christopher Henry, 2025 Who were Burke & Hare? Edinburgh’s Infamous “Body Snatchers" Burke and Hare: Two Edinburgh Murderers - geriwalton.com Body Snatchers | The London Dungeon To access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S9 · E1
April 7 · 30 min
Michael Barrett: The Last Man Hanged in Britain
An Irish Fenian bombing in Victorian London led to mass panic, a controversial trial, and the execution of Michael Barrett., who would become the last man hanged in Britain. Join Patreon for ad-free episodes & Wednesday Deep Dives Further Reading / Sources "The Irish invasion": how the Irish Famine changed Scotland Irish immigration to Scotland t18680406-412 | The Proceedings of the Old Bailey https://www.theirishstory.com/category/history/irish-history/ https://www.irishdemocrat.co.uk/features/michael-barrett/ Executed men remembered in London | An Phoblacht Michael Barrett (1841-1868) - The forgotten Fenian from Fermanagh: By Fr Joe McVeigh | An Phoblacht Irish Republicanism in Scotland, 1858–1916: Fenians in exile – History Ireland Michael Barrett: a Fenian remembered Barrett, Michael | Dictionary of Irish Biography On This Day: The Clerkenwell Outrage, 13th December, 1867 – Turbulent Isles 150 years ago today, a Fenian became the last person to be publicly executed in England Burke, Ricard O'Sullivan | Dictionary of Irish Biography The Times Report of the Last Public Hanging in England To access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
March 17 · 32 min
Victorian Irish True Crime: St Patrick's Day Special (rerelease)
Happy St. Patrick's Day, everyone! To celebrate, I thought I'd rerelease an episode from 2024 when we did a series on Haunted Ireland. This episode covers some spooky, dark and haunting True Crime Cases from Ireland's Victorian era. Enjoy! To access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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