The Killing in Couty Mayo
News of the Times Episode 482 | 1881
n today’s episode, we journey to Balla, County Mayo, in the year 1881 — a quiet Irish village soon to be rocked by a brutal and deeply disturbing crime.

The body of Edward Lavelle, a local laborer recently returned from England, is discovered — his lifeless form bearing the marks of savage blows and multiple stab wounds, believed to be inflicted with a hay pitchfork. The attack is nothing short of frenzied.

But what shocks the community most? The alleged culprits: Edward’s own wife, Mary Lavelle, and their two children, Edward and Catherine.

In this episode, we uncover the chilling details of the murder, the desperate attempts to cover it up, and the investigation that followed. It’s a tale of betrayal, family secrets, and a crime that left a lasting stain on a small Irish town.

And in today’s Further Particulars segment — a bit late for Good Friday — we bring you a charming and unexpected tale from Wye: the story of an orphaned wild rabbit who becomes a local celebrity with a taste for cake and stout. Yes, you heard that right — cake and stout. A delightful Edwardian curiosity to lighten the mood after https://youtu.be/z1jvqgo9dJUtoday’s grim tale.
Hosted by Robin Coles.

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