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.
Murder under Gaslight
Episode 4 The Castlepollard Massacre-1831
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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 the chilling events of the Castlepollard Massacre — a tale of rage, despair, and injustice that shook Irish society to its core. Through eyewitness accounts, court records, and the echoes of the past, we bring to life the people and passions behind one of Ireland’s most shocking crimes.Join us as we step once more into the shadows of Victorian Ireland — where truth and horror walk hand in hand.