Episode 2: The Flickering Candle
A journalist recalls a strange visit to the mysterious school.
Assume Nothing · BBC Radio Ulster
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Show Notes
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 BBC 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 BBC Northern Ireland Production