Banshees: Ireland's Harbinger of Death

Banshees: Ireland's Harbinger of Death

Today Siobhán 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.


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