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Jul 2022

30m 27s

Murder at Mother Mountain 3/5 - The Tria...

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The trial begins in Nenagh Courthouse in August 1846. What lies ahead for the accused is more uncertain than ever - murder in 19th century Ireland carries the death sentence.

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