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Banshees: Ireland's Harbinger of Death
Find out all about the Banshee in Irish folklore
Today Siobh谩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.
