Florence Newton the witch of Youghal
Feb 07, 2020•25 min•Season 1Ep. 1
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Episode description
In episode one we're looking at Florence Newton, the Witch of Youghal. Her arrest and subsequent witch trial in the 17th century is considered one of the best examples of an Irish witch trial.
Sources/ Further Reading
Seymour, S. J. D. (1913). Irish witchcraft and demonology. Ireland:
Irish Examiner: Florence Newton - the woman at the centre of one of Ireland’s greatest witch trials
CRY104FM Community Radio Youghal: Vagabones by Raymond Deane
Buzzfeed: How witchcraft became a brand
Celtic Druid: Florence Newton. The Witch of Youghal 1661.
Irish Times: Witchipedia: Ireland’s most famous witches
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