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Bridget Cleary

Ballyvadlea, County Tipperary

Burned by her husband, who believed she was a fairy changeling.

In March 1895 Bridget Cleary fell ill. Her husband Michael became convinced she had been taken by the fairies and replaced with a changeling.

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When
March 1895
Where
52.4400, -7.6100
Group
Witches & witch trials

Visiting

The cottage is gone. The area lies near Cloneen, south of Fethard.

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