Cailleacha na hÉireann / Witches of Ireland

🌙 A project collecting the experiences of witches in Ireland
by @sionainnohaodh
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Dorcas (Darkey) Kelly has had a myriad of crimes and titles attributed to her; successful brothel owner, evil witch, crazed serial killer, capable of infanticide, scorned girlfriend, wronged woman.

But who exactly was this woman who features in the dark side of Irish legends? 🧵

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I'm presenting this talk today at 3pm! There's still time to sign up! Or DM me for the link :)

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Another fabulous participant quote
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Seems like an appropriate time to share this quote from one of the participants I interviewed

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Darkey Kelly may not have been a witch, a serial killer, or a master criminal, but she is one of many women wronged by our shoddy reportage and understanding of the past.”

[Cailleacha na hÉireann / Witches of Ireland @witchesoireland]

Dorcas (Darkey) Kelly has had a myriad of crimes and titles attributed to her; successful brothel owner, evil witch, crazed serial killer, capable of infanticide, scorned girlfriend, wronged woman.

But who exactly was this woman who features in the dark side of Irish legends? 🧵

[Cailleacha na hÉireann / Witches of Ireland @witchesoireland]

Kayleigh Donaldson said it best when she wrote “history has yet to fully reclaim and pay its dues to the sex workers of the past. We still find it easier and more palatable to sell them to the world as witches rather than purveyors of the oldest profession.