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Call for Scots convicted and executed for witchcraft to be pardoned

A pardon for people convicted and executed for witchcraft would recognise those who suffered from a “brutal” miscarriage of justice, MSPs have been told. Campaigners are calling for the Scottish Government to formally pardon the estimated 4,000 ...

23 Feb 2022 at 13:25

Nicola Sturgeon issues formal apology to thousands of women executed as witches

Scotland’s First Minister has made a formal apology to the thousands of women who were “villified” and executed after being accused of being witches. Nicola Sturgeon said that those Scots who were accused under the Witchcraft Act of 1563 had ...

08 Mar 2022 at 17:55

Derry News

NI woman writes debut novel that brings Derry's Guildhall and other NI landmarks to life

A Belfast woman has fulfilled her dream of writing a book as she is set to launch her debut novel; a magical tale of mystery that brings landmarks across the country, including Derry, to life. Margaret McMahon’s novel 'Crescent Witches' is ...

17 Mar 2023 at 14:33

World

US state may exonerate witches centuries after executions

Legislators in the US state of Connecticut are considering exonerating 11 alleged witches who were executed and dozens more who were accused of having ties to Satan more than 375 years ago. In 1647, Alse Young became the first person on ...

01 Feb 2023 at 10:33

World

US state absolves 12 people accused of being witches 370 years ago

Senators in Connecticut have voted to absolve 12 women and men convicted of witchcraft – 11 of whom were executed — more than 370 years ago and to apologise for the “miscarriage of justice”. The Senate voted 33-1 in favour of a ...

26 May 2023 at 18:12

Home

Woman arrested at hotel in the Midlands told gardai she was Sabrina the Teenage Witch

A hairdresser who told gardai she was ‘Sabrina the teenage witch’ has been fined. Ellie Condon, 23, of 79 Rathcarrig, Fermoy, Cork was arrested when gardai were called to the Killeshin Hotel on the Dublin Road in Portlaoise on ...

30 Jan 2023 at 09:33

Home

Short film about Tipperary woman killed during witch hunt to premiere

The new short film based on the life and death of Bridget Cleary from the Ballyvadlea witch burning is selling out venues in Tipperary. It has been written by locals Brian Clancy and Anne Williamson, who present a new take on ...

11 Oct 2024 at 11:33

Local News

Kilkenny still captivated almost 700 years after the execution of Petronella de Meath

It is now almost 700 years (November 3, 1324) since Alice Kyteler's unfortunate servant Petronella de Meath was condemned to death and burned at the stake in Kilkenny. Her confession, made after being tortured detailed ...

29 Oct 2024 at 15:33

Derry News

Derry full of Halloween creatures according to new PSNI data

Europe’s biggest Halloween celebration has been non-stop in Derry this week. The whole city embraces the festivities, with the culmination of the celebrations with the fireworks display along the quay of the Foyle ...

30 Oct 2024 at 16:33

Last executed ‘witch’ might have lived for years – research

The last woman believed to have been executed in England for witchcraft may have avoided the gallows, according to research. Professor Mark Stoyle, a historian at the University of Southampton, believes a ...

29 Oct 2024 at 11:16

National News

ALERT: Children's costume sold in Ireland recalled due to major flammability risk

22 Jan 2024 at 16:33

National News

ALERT: Children's costume sold in Ireland recalled due to major flammability risk

22 Jan 2024 at 16:33

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