A Pair of Banshees
by A Pair of Banshees
Delve into Ireland's dark paranormal secrets, sinister folklore and mysterious legends. From ghosts to cryptids, demons to fairies, Sarah and Jenny take you inside the underworld of Irish supernatural lore. Hearing Banshees has never been so inviting.
Episodes
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#12 Imbolc Lore
Imbolc is a festival that celebrates femininity, rebirth, and hope. Who was Bridget the saint, and Bridget the goddess? What connects Groundhog day and Valentines Day to early pagan traditions? Jenny and Sarah are about to enlighten you.
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#11 Mary's on the Move
Ever stared at a statue long enough that you thought you saw it swaying? In this episode, Jenny and Sarah investigate famous cases of Marian statues that have been recorded moving, crying or are associated with unsettling, holy apparitions. Learn about the Ireland's own famous moving statue that...
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#10 Samhain
It's officially spooky season! Our favourite time of the year. The veil between our world and the otherworld is at it's thinnest, so be prepared for some potentially strange encounters this October. I mean, it's 2020, do you really think ghosts wouldn't enjoy heightening the chaos? In this…
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#9 Possession and Exorcism in the Catholic Church
In 2018, 250 priests from 50 countries traveled to Rome to attend an exorcism training course. It has also been recommended, from a leading Irish exorcist, that Ireland should have a exorcist in each of the 26 dioceses in the country. The fear of demonic possession is more alive now than ever.…
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#8 Haunted Pubs of Ireland
The Irish Pub: Famous worldwide, a central aspect of Irish culture and a hoarder of ghosts? We count down Ireland's most haunted pubs and begin planning the epic route for our Banshee Pub Crawl. If you've been missing the pubs since lockdown, then we'll have you thirsting for a pint in our...
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#7 Irish Cryptid Creatures
We bet you've heard of The Loch Ness Monster or Bigfoot, but did you know Ireland has its own lake monsters and Wildmen too? You've never been quite alone when you've gone swimming in our lakes or hiking in our hills. Isn't it a good thing you can't see what cryptids are lurking nearby? Poem:...
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#6 University Ghosts
It's exam season. You spent the morning looking for a free space in the library but to no avail. Eventually you find a lonely chair and desk, hidden behind the aisles of books. Thinking to yourself that at least you won't be distracted here, you unpack your materials, preparing for a long day...
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#5 Banshees and Death Omens
'One for sorrow, two for joy'. The Banshee is perhaps the most misunderstood death omen that exists in Irish folklore. Is she really a miserable, ghoulish hag, or rather a neglected goddess? Or perhaps all she ever was, was a barn owl or fox in the dead of night? In this episode, we share with…
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#4 Leprechauns and Paranormal Investigations; An Interview with Mark O'Géaráin
As experience manager/storyteller of Dublin's Leprechaun Museum, and former ghost investigator and founder of paranormal.ie, Mark O'Géaráin is not shy when it comes to sharing his favourite tales from Irish folklore and Ireland's paranormal scene. In this episode, we spill the secrets of the...
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#3 Bants at Bealtaine
Plunged into darkness on May Eve, Ireland eagerly awaits the first light of the Bealtaine fires, on sacred hills, to guide them into the summer months. The first of May is surrounded by superstition and legend. We share with you some customs you can take part in, to protect yourself from the...
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#2 The Taken: Changelings
One of the most sinister creatures in Irish Folklore, the changeling was feared in many homes where a new born baby resided. In this episode, we share real documented cases of crimes that occurred under the belief a changeling was present in the body of child. Learn also of the most infamous...
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#1 Meet the Banshees
Welcome everyone to our first episode. Thank you for coming on this journey with us into discovering Ireland's paranormal secrets which they don't want you to know. We think it's important that our listeners get to know your banshee hosts, so in this episode we share our own paranormal…
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About this show
Delve into Ireland's dark paranormal secrets, sinister folklore and mysterious legends. From ghosts to cryptids, demons to fairies, Sarah and Jenny take you inside the underworld of Irish supernatural lore. Hearing Banshees has never been so inviting.
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