Patrick Nugent: Death at Bunratty

In the early hours of 11 February 1984, 23-year-old Patrick Nugent was found fatally injured after managing an anniversary party at Bunratty Folk Park. With two damaged cars, conflicting accounts from those who remained and Patrick’s final words, “He clocked me,” his family have spent more than forty years fighting to learn what happened that night.This episode was written, hosted and produced by Jenny Claffey, with research by Karl O’Reilly.Join Patreon (sign up via desktop to avoid Apple Charges)SourcesForty Years On, the Question Persists: Who ‘Clocked’ Patrick Nugent? – RTÉWho ‘Clocked’ Patrick Nugent? A Family Still Searches for Answers – The Irish TimesThe Death of Patrick Nugent – MagillFamily Told Report into Investigation of Clare Man’s 1984 Death Will Be Released – The Irish TimesStrange, Mysterious Case of Patrick Nugent’s Death Still Shrouded in Subterfuge 40 Years On – Irish IndependentBody of Patrick Nugent, Who Died in Unexplained Circumstances in 1984, to Be Exhumed – TheJournal.iePatrick Nugent Postmortem Completed as Part of New Investigation – TheJournal.ieOne Night in Bunratty: Patrick Nugent – Ireland Crimes and MysteriesState Postmortem on Exhumed Remains of Patrick Nugent Completed – The Irish TimesDeath of Patrick Nugent: Investigation, Bunratty, Co. Clare – An Garda SíochánaRenewed Appeal over Patrick Nugent’s Death as Body Is Exhumed – RTÉOfficial Terms of Reference for the Patrick Clyne Inquiry – Irish Statute BookBunratty Castle: History and Restoration – Heritage IrelandTo access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.