Was 17th-century justice really as harsh as we think?

In this 2022 recording,  Dr. Coleman Dennehy takes a closer look at
crime and punishment in late 17th-century Ireland.

Have a listen on our Spotify channel 
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In the 18th century, gravestones were often carved with symbols like buckets, hammers, pincers, and dice boxes—each linked to the Passion of Christ.

Read more in Diarmuid O’Keeffe’s 1998 THJ article:
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Missed Lisa McGeeney's fascinating talk on the history of public health in Tipperary? The recording is now available! 
Watch here: https://buff.ly/4gNV8cq
Listen here: https://buff.ly/4gOydhe
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