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The Lady with the Ring

1695. A woman killed by fever and buried wearing a priceless ring. Too great a temptation for graverobbers to resist. But they're in for a surprise when they unearth her coffin.

European folklore is full of crossover. Stories with the same themes, heroes and villains told across the continent for centuries. Are they myth? Legends? Or do some have an aspect of historical credibility?

The Lady with the Ring is one of these stories, told in Germany, Scandinavia and more, each with a slight change in detail. Each claiming to be the country of the tale's true origin. What if they're wrong? What if the real inspiration is actually from a small town called Lurgan in County Armagh more than 300 years ago?

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30 minutes

On radio

Sat 4 Jan 2025 13:30

Broadcasts

  • Sat 4 Jan 2025 13:30
  • Thu 9 Jan 2025 21:30