EPISODE · May 11, 2026 · 33 MIN
The Murder of Moll McCarthy
from Red Room
In 1940, Mary “Moll” McCarthy was found shot dead in a field in rural Tipperary. Within months, Harry Gleeson, the farm labourer who reported her body to Gardaí, was convicted and hanged for her murder. Decades later, the Irish State admitted his conviction was unsafe, leaving behind the story of two victims, one unsolved murder, and a community shaped by silence.Written and hosted by Jenny Claffey. Researched by Karl O’Reilly.SourceTime to right injustice that cost two lives 73 years ago | Irish IndependentIreland's most infamous murder: 11 facts about the killing of Moll McCarthy and execution of innocent man Harry GleesonPrime Time - Hanged ManScannal tells the story of Harry Gleeson - Tipperary LiveHarry Gleeson: A pardoned man finally laid to restLeaving Mountjoy, 83 years on: Harry Gleeson's remains are brought homeHanged After a Trial He Couldn’t Understand, and Pardoned 136 Years Later - The New York TimesTwo men executed in Ireland 1883 given presidential pardonHistory: The story of Harry Gleeson and Moll McCarthy - Tipperary LiveMurder at Marlhill, New Inn, Tipperary « Thurles Information.To access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In 1940, Mary “Moll” McCarthy was found shot dead in a field in rural Tipperary. Within months, Harry Gleeson, the farm labourer who reported her body to Gardaí, was convicted and hanged for her murder. Decades later, the Irish State admitted his conviction was unsafe, leaving behind the story of two victims, one unsolved murder, and a community shaped by silence.Written and hosted by Jenny Claffey. Researched by Karl O’Reilly.SourceTime to right injustice that cost two lives 73 years ago | Irish IndependentIreland's most infamous murder: 11 facts about the killing of Moll McCarthy and execution of innocent man Harry GleesonPrime Time - Hanged ManScannal tells the story of Harry Gleeson - Tipperary LiveHarry Gleeson: A pardoned man finally laid to restLeaving Mountjoy, 83 years on: Harry Gleeson's remains are brought homeHanged After a Trial He Couldn’t Understand, and Pardoned 136 Years Later - The New York TimesTwo men executed in Ireland 1883 given presidential pardonHistory: The story of Harry Gleeson and Moll McCarthy - Tipperary LiveMurder at Marlhill, New Inn, Tipperary « Thurles Information.To access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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