Ireland Crimes and Mysteries

Fire and Folklore: The Burning of Bridget Cleary – Revisited Halloween Special 🎃 In March 1895, in a small village in County Tipperary, 26-year-old Bridget Cleary became the victim of one of the most disturbing crimes in Irish history. Her husband believed she had been taken by the fairies and replaced by a changeling. What followed was a shocking tragedy that would make headlines far beyond Ireland and leave Bridget's name forever associated with the darker side of Irish folklore. For this special Halloween upload, we're revisiting an episode originally released in January 2024, now featuring an atmospheric original musical score composed by James Hanly of South East Technological University (SETU). James's music brings a new dimension to Bridget's story, and I'm delighted to have another opportunity to showcase the talent of SETU's students. A huge thank you to James and Luke for their fantastic work. Happy Halloween from Ireland Crimes and Mysteries! 🎃 Keep your eyes open and your mind curious. Visit the podcast website at: 👇🏻 www.irelandcrimesandmysteries.ie Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/irelandcrimesandmysteries/ Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@irelandcrimesandmysteries Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/irelandcrimesandmysteries/ Follow on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@irelandcrimesandmysteries Follow on X: https://twitter.com/IrelandCrimes

Weekly Roundup This week, Nules looks at the investigation into Loredana Morosanu’s death in Finglas, Glen Keane’s death following an assault in Listowel, and the latest developments in the Waterford fire investigation and Paul O’Connor’s murder case. There is evidence from the trials concerning the deaths of Josie Ray and Louise, Mark and Evan O’Connor, along with Sean Brown’s family’s Supreme Court hearing over a public inquiry into his murder. The episode also includes court updates from Doagh and the Mark Cullen case. Forty years after Philip Cairns disappeared, Gardaí are assessing new information. There are also appeals concerning missing woman Bernadette Gilmartin, an unidentified man found in Clondalkin, an attempted murder in west Belfast and a shooting in Ballymoney. Information and appeals If you can help with any of the appeals discussed: Finglas: Finglas Garda Station, 01 666 7500. Witnesses and footage sought from Melville Terrace between midnight and 5am on 26th October. Glen Keane: Listowel Garda Station, 068 50820. Witnesses and footage sought from the Square between 8.15pm and 9.15pm on 24th September. Waterford: Waterford Garda Station, 051 305300. Information and footage sought from Birch Avenue, Birchwood and adjoining roads between 4.30am and 5.30am on 13th October. Philip Cairns: Rathfarnham Garda Station, 01 666 6500. Read the Garda appeal. Bernadette Gilmartin: Sligo Garda Station, 071 915 7000. Clondalkin identification appeal: Ronanstown Garda Station, 01 666 7700. West Belfast attempted murder: Watch the footage released by police. If you recognise the man shown or have information, contact PSNI 101, quoting 664 of 23/02/25. Police ask people not to speculate about his identity or name him on social media. Ballymoney shooting: PSNI 101, quoting 21 of 27/10/26. Garda Confidential Line: 1800 666 111. Information can also be given at any Garda station. Crimestoppers: 0800 555 111 or crimestoppers-uk.org. The west Belfast reward of up to £20,000 applies to information given directly to Crimestoppers that leads to an arrest and conviction. Information given only to police does not qualify. Anyone charged but not convicted is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.

After burying Eoghan and Ruairi, Kathleen Chada began discovering things her husband had kept from her. An email in her son’s account raised questions about how far back Sanjeev’s plans went. His letters brought no comfort. In Part Two, we follow the criminal case, the inquest and Kathleen’s life in the years after her boys were murdered. We hear about the support she needed, the difficult decisions about their belongings and her work to help other bereaved families and campaign for change. Through it all, Eoghan and Ruairi remain at the centre, remembered by their mam for the boys they were. Content warning: Child murder, suicide and mental health difficulties. Kathleens book " Everything" is available to buy on Amazon, Just follow the link below 👇🏻 https://www.amazon.ie/Everything-Kathleen-Chada/dp/B0C5P5SGYZ I highly recommend it 👆🏻 Visit the podcast website at: 👇🏻 www.irelandcrimesandmysteries.ie Join me over on Patreon for early access https://www.patreon.com/IrelandCrimesandMysteries Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/irelandcrimesandmysteries/ Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@irelandcrimesandmysteries Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/irelandcrimesandmysteries/ Follow on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@irelandcrimesandmysteries Follow on X: https://twitter.com/IrelandCrimes Visit my shop for exclusive Ireland Crimes and Mysteries merchandise https://ireland-crimes-and-mysterie-shop.fourthwall.com/en-eur/

This week’s Ireland Crimes and Mysteries Weekly Roundup begins in Waterford, with the funeral of Philip and Kim English and their sons, Callum and Jayden, and further arrests in the investigation into the arson attack on their home. I also cover the latest coroner’s court hearing in Joe Deacy’s case, the conflicting medical evidence heard at Laura Marshall’s inquest, and developments in Julie Ann McIlwaine’s case following the overturning of her murder conviction. There are sentencing updates in the cases of Paula Canty and Paul Connolly, the sentences imposed on Jeffrey Donaldson and George Gibney, and a prosecution over the breach of survivors’ anonymity. Plus, a murder charge in Mark Cullen’s case, a renewed appeal from Kelly Lynch’s family, and the investigation into Paul O’Connor’s death in Mallow. Information and appeal contacts If you have information relevant to any of these investigations, please contact Gardaí directly: Waterford arson investigation: Waterford Garda Station, 051 305300. Gardaí are seeking information and footage from Birch Avenue, Birchwood and adjoining roads between 4.30am and 5.30am on 13 October. Joe Deacy: Claremorris Garda Station, 094 937 2080. Kelly Lynch: Monaghan Garda Station, 047 77200. Paul O’Connor: Mallow Garda Station, 022 31450. The appeal concerns his journey from Kent Station to Mallow on the evening of 14 October and his movements between shortly after 7.20pm that evening and 1.30pm on 15 October. Garda Confidential Line: 1800 666 111. Information can also be given at any Garda station. Reporting historical sexual abuse: Contact your local Garda station or email [email protected]. Content includes the deaths of children, sexual abuse and domestic abuse

Eoghan Chada was ten, loved cooking and magic tricks, and had bought a calf with his Communion money. His five-year-old brother Ruairi loved tractors, dancing and following his big brother. At home, they were Oe and Ru. On Sunday, 28 July 2013, the boys left their home in Ballinkillen, County Carlow, with their father, Sanjeev, for what their mother Kathleen understood would be a trip to the bowling alley. When they didn’t return, she began trying to find them. In Part One, we get to know Eoghan and Ruairi through their family life and Kathleen’s memories, before following the search for the brothers and the devastating discovery that their father had murdered them. Kathleens book " Everything" is available to buy on Amazon, Just follow the link below 👇🏻 https://www.amazon.ie/Everything-Kathleen-Chada/dp/B0C5P5SGYZ I highly recommend it 👆🏻 Visit the podcast website at: 👇🏻 www.irelandcrimesandmysteries.ie Join me over on Patreon for early access https://www.patreon.com/IrelandCrimesandMysteries Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/irelandcrimesandmysteries/ Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@irelandcrimesandmysteries Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/irelandcrimesandmysteries/ Follow on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@irelandcrimesandmysteries Follow on X: https://twitter.com/IrelandCrimes Visit my shop for exclusive Ireland Crimes and Mysteries merchandise https://ireland-crimes-and-mysterie-shop.fourthwall.com/en-eur/