Murder under Gaslight

Episode 4 The Castlepollard Massacre-1831

Don Mortell

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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.