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The Islandmagee Witch Trial

Islandmagee, County Antrim

The last witch trial in Ireland.

In 1711 a young woman in Islandmagee began having fits, claiming that the spirits of several local women were tormenting her. Eight women were tried at Carrickfergus for witchcraft and found guilty.

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When
1711
Where
54.8000, -5.7200
Group
Witches & witch trials

Visiting

A peninsula with cliff walks at the Gobbins.

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