EPISODE · Nov 19, 2019 · 37 MIN
Lady Betty - The Hangwoman of Roscommon
from Shite Talk: An Irish History Podcast · host HeadStuff Podcasts
In this weeks episode Kevin tells Jason the story of Elizabeth Sugrue aka Lady Betty aka the woman from hell. Oscar Wilde's father recorded the story in his book "Ireland: Her wit, Peculiarities and Popular Superstitions" after asking the people of Roscommon about the infamous executioner who lived in their town Gaol. Also some shite talk about Brendan Behan and Jason's relationship with his mother. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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In this weeks episode Kevin tells Jason the story of Elizabeth Sugrue aka Lady Betty aka the woman from hell. Oscar Wilde's father recorded the story in his book "Ireland: Her wit, Peculiarities and Popular Superstitions" after asking the people of Roscommon about the infamous executioner who lived in their town Gaol. Also some shite talk about Brendan Behan and Jason's relationship with his mother. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Lady Betty - The Hangwoman of Roscommon
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