This episode on Irish witch trial history takes a close look at the 1711 mass witch trial in Islandmagee through an illuminating conversation with Dr, Andrew Sneddon of Ulster University. We discuss what took place and learn about why there may have been fewer witch trials in Ireland than in other countries during the early modern period. We cover critical aspects of the witchcraft accusations, like demonic obsession and possession, and address the similarities between Islandmagee and witchcraft accusations in Salem and other New England witch trials. Dr Sneddon and his colleagues have launched a historic multimedia Islandmagee witch trial history commemoration project that opens September 9 in Ireland. Find out what you can experience in person and what is available to experience online. Dr. Andrew Sneddon Witches of Islandmagee Commemoration Project International Alliance to End Witch Hunts Advocacy Against Witch Hunts, South Africa Advocacy for Alleged Witches, Nigeria Stop Sorcery Violence in PNG The International Network Witchcraft Beliefs Around the World: An Exploratory Analysis Support Us! Sign up as a Super Listener! End Witch Hunts Movement  Thou Shalt Not Suffer Podcast Book Store Support Us! Buy Witch Trial Merch! Support Us! Buy Podcast Merch! Join us on Discord to share your ideas and feedback. Website Twitter Facebook Instagram Pinterest LinkedIn YouTube TikTok Support the show