The name Valentin Shortis may not be a household name today. However, he was at the heart of the longest Canadian legal trial in history in the 19th century. The trial itself was discussed by public bodies in Waterford, Tipperary, Clonmel, and Cashel. Rumour and intrigue surrounded the connections the Shortis family had to British aristocracy, and even the Royal Family itself. Historian Cian Manning joined Ollie and Dymphna for a fascinating look back at something the history books have forgotten. Keep up to date on all the latest from The Big Breakfast Blaa with Ollie and Dymphna from 6am until 10am daily.