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Episode 2: The Flickering Candle

A journalist recalls a strange visit to the mysterious school.

Ireland, 1984. St Brides School for young ladies opens its doors in the quiet fishing village of Burtonport, county Donegal - but all is not as it seems.

A ´óÏó´«Ã½ crew attends the opening ceremony for the school, hosted by an enigmatic headmistress who appears to change her name regularly – but what is the real purpose of St Brides?

A newspaper journalist visits the house and recalls a strange evening full of unexpected surprises, what can she reveal?

Meanwhile, Conor tracks down a former resident of the house who helps him piece together more parts of puzzle – but is she prepared to tell her own story?

Produced and presented by Conor McKay
Executive Editor: Andy Martin
A ´óÏó´«Ã½ Northern Ireland Production

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16 minutes

Last on

Sat 22 Oct 2022 12:15

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  • Sat 22 Oct 2022 12:15

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