Murder under Gaslight
True stories of murder in Victorian era Ireland.
Come with us as we travel back to Victorian Ireland and delve into mysteries and murders that enthralled and terrified Ireland in a time where forensic science was in its infancy.
Follow the trail of blood on the cobbled streets of Dublin, Cork, Galway and many other locations on this intriguing podcast.
A must for true crime lovers.
Episodes
12 episodes
Episode 11- Murdered by mistake-Maria Smythe and the Barbavilla Murder- 1882
In the spring of 1882, the quiet Westmeath estate of Barbavilla was shattered by a killing that sent shockwaves far beyond its gates. What began as a seemingly straightforward murder soon twisted into a tale of land disputes, secret loya...
Episode 10- 'I declare before my God'- The wrongful execution of Brian Seery-1846
In the summer of 1846, the town of Mullingar became the stage for a tragedy that should never have happened. A young man named Brian Seery was accused, condemned, and executed—swiftly, publicly, and, as many would later argue, wrongfully...
Episode 9 - The frozen dead - The Donner - Reid party and the Irish connection. - 1846
Snow was already falling when the Donner–Reed Party reached the Sierra Nevada in the winter of 1846. What began as a hopeful journey westward—families, wagons, and the promise of California—slowly twisted into one of the most haunting survival ...
Episode 8- Changeling- The death of Bridget Cleary- 1895
In March of 1895, in a quiet corner of rural Tipperary, a young woman named Bridget Cleary vanished from the world of the living and stepped—at least in the minds of her neighbours—into something far stranger. Her death would become one of Irel...
Episode 7- The Ballymote Slasher- 1861
In the summer of 1861, the quiet Sligo market town of Ballymote was shaken by a series of strange and unsettling attacks that left locals gripped by fear. This episode unravels the rumours, the newspaper reports, and the social tensions of the ...
Episode 6- The mystery of Margaret Meagher- 1848
In the spring of 1848, as Ireland staggered under the weight of famine and fear, a young woman named Margaret Maher was found brutally murdered on the outskirts of Mullingar. Her death shocked a community already pushed to the edge, and the inv...
Episode 5- The Mullingar Station Murder- 1869
In the early hours of a spring morning in 1869, Mullingar Station was almost silent. Almost.Because somewhere between the shadows of the platform and the dim glow of the signal lamps, a man lay dying.His name was Thomas Anketell— on dut...
Episode 4 The Castlepollard Massacre-1831
On this haunting episode of Murder Under Gaslight, we travel back to the early 19th century and to the quiet Westmeath town of Castlepollard — a place soon to be scarred by unimaginable tragedy. Under the flickering glow of gaslight, we uncover...
Episode 3- The murder of Mary Walker- 1909
Under the quiet facade of an Edwardian market town, a single act of violence could leave a scar that lasted for generations.In 1909, the peaceful streets of Mullingar were shattered by the brutal murder of Mary Walker, a young post-offic...
Episode 2- The Phoenix Park Murders- 1882
Dublin, May 1882.The warm, spring evening carried the scent of lilacs that fringed Phoenix Park, where lovers strolled and civilservants took the air.But beneath the soft glow of gaslights, two men waited- their purpose cold, deli...
episode 1- The Maamtrasna Murders-1882
In this episode, we travel to the remote hills of Connemara- to the year 1882, when darkness fell not only over the village of Maamtrasna, but over the soul of a nation.In a small thatched cottage near the border of Mayo and Galway, 5 me...
Murder Under Gaslight Introductory episode
Welcome to Murder Under Gaslight- The podcast where history meets the macabre. Step back into the dimly lit streets and parlours of 19th century Ireland, where the flicker of gaslight illuminates secrets, scandals and cold-blooded crimes.