# Shot in the Dark: Honour Bright/Elizabeth O'Neill

An episode of [Ireland Crimes and Mysteries](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1693261729), 19 Oct 2025, 27 min.

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This episode of Ireland Crimes and Mysteries delves into the tragic story of Elizabeth O'Neill, known as Honour Bright, a young woman murdered in 1925 Dublin. The podcast explores her life, from her upbringing in County Carlow to her struggles as a single mother in Dublin. It details the night of her death, the subsequent investigation, and the controversial trial. The episode highlights the societal prejudices of the time, the limitations of forensic science, and how O'Neill's reputation overshadowed the pursuit of justice. Join Nules as she recounts this shocking story from early 20th century Dublin. Head over to the Ireland Crimes and Mysteries website for more ! www.irelandcrimesandmysteries.ie Join me over on Patreon for extra perks https://www.patreon.com/IrelandCrimesandMysteries Early access to episodes, monthly livestreams where we will be discussing the cases I've covered and much more as we build our own community. Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/irelandcrimesandmysteries/ Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@irelandcrimesandmysteries Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/irelandcrimesandmysteries/ Follow on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@irelandcrimesandmysteries Follow on X: https://twitter.com/IrelandCrimes Visit my shop for exclusive Ireland Crimes and Mysteries merchandise https://ireland-crimes-and-mysterie-shop.fourthwall.com/en-eur/ Fellow Podcasters, customise your own amazing webpage by following the link below If you are a podcaster, I highly recommend this site for developing your own webpage dedicated to your podcast. https://www.podpage.com/?via=nules

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