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Banshees: Ireland's Harbinger of Death
Find out all about the Banshee in Irish folklore
Today SiobhΓ΅n McSweeney (Derry Girls) joins Anthony Delaney and Maddy Pelling for the story of the Banshee. In Irish folklore the Banshee heralds the death of a family member, usually by shrieking, or keening. Anthony tells us a story about one dying man - Charles Bunworth d.1772 - who was called to his death by a Banshee's wailing cries.
Written by Anthony Delaney.
Edited by Tom Delargy.
Senior Producer is Charlotte Long.
All music from Epidemic Sounds/All3 Media
After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the Paranormal is a History Hit podcast.
