In 19th-century Ireland, the beautiful Cecilia rejects the squire's advances. But can she ever escape him?

Inspired by some of Ireland's most renowned female ghosts, Haunting Women is a group of stories from across the centuries.

Dermot Bolger relives five tragic tales of women who are doomed to haunt the island for eternity.

Cecilia …. Alison McKenna
Butler …. Luke Griffin
Caswel …. John Hewitt
Grandfather …. David Kelly
Squire Burke …. Simon Delaney
Child …. Hannah Gordon

Producer: Gemma McMullan

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 2005. Show less