Description
This, the first exhibition dedicated to an Irish witch trial, explores the story of the 'Islandmagee witches' convicted of witchcraft in County Antrim in 1711. Based on the historical research and creative practice of UU researchers, it uses objects of material culture, historical texts, maps, visual imagery, and the creative and digital outputs of 'Islandmagee Witches 1711 Creative and Digital Project' (w.1711.org): graphic novel, VR, video game, animation, original score. It also incorporates a bespoke art installation. It was funded by Ulster University, AHRC, Connected NI, and Mid and East Antrim Council.Due to its success, the exhibition moved to the Public Record Office of Northern Ireland in January 2024 for a two month-long run, and back to Carrickfergus Museum in October 2024. It was converted into the Islandmagee Witches' Hub in November 2024.
| Period | Sept 2023 → Nov 2023 |
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| Held at | Carrickfergus Museum, Northern Ireland |
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Research output
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The Islandmagee Witches: A Graphic Novel
Research output: Other contribution
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Demonised: The Islandmagee Witches (Video Game Demo)
Research output: Non-textual form › Device/Product
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Representing Magic in Modern Ireland: Belief, History and Culture
Research output: Book/Report › Book › peer-review
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Demonised: Bewitched and Possessed
Research output: Non-textual form › Device/Product
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The Islandmagee Witches Hub: Carrickfergus Museum
Research output: Non-textual form › Exhibition
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Possessed by the Devil: The Real History of the Islandmagee Witches and Ireland's Only Witchcraft Mass Trial
Research output: Book/Report › Book › peer-review
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Possessed By the Devil: The History of the Islandmagee Witch Trials, 1711 New Edition
Research output: Book/Report › Book › peer-review