{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/9190bee0-95f3-400b-842d-3232974654ec/6696825a712e200e62acbd19?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"1324: Ireland’s First Witchcraft Trial","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/619566332eacc3a360702518/1721139607190-7c7578eac34c56818a6bf31b74c32f69.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Step back to 1324 and listen to the chilling story of Ireland’s first Witchcraft Trial in my latest episode. In 1324, the Bishop of Ossory, Richard Ledrede, accused Alice Kyteler, a wealthy and influential woman, of witchcraft and heresy. Alongside Alice's story, we explore the tragic fate of Petronilla de Meath, the first person in Ireland to be executed for witchcraft.</p><p><br></p><p>Marking the 700th anniversary of these dark events, we delve into the societal fears, power struggles, and personal stories that shaped this infamous trial.</p><p>Join me for a gripping journey through medieval Ireland.</p><p><br></p><p>Research and production was funded by the Library and Heritage Services at Kilkenny County Council with the support of The Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media.</p>","author_name":"Fin Dwyer"}