Haunted UK Podcast: Ghosts, Paranormal and the Unexplained

Episode 59 - The Tale of The Banshee

01 Feb 2025

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‘Exhausted, he approached his doorstep with heavy footsteps; his eyes glued to the cobblestones – when he heard the clang of something hit the ground … it was a comb, the symbol of the banshee, and when he looked ahead to his doorstep, an old ghostly woman with the longest grey hair looked at him; her face wizened … she silently pointed up to the sky with her fingers …’ The banshee is a Celtic legend who heralds death to families on the island of Ireland; we’ll be exploring her history, her myth – as well as some real-life encounters with this wailing entity. So, sit back, listen but take heed as you do – for this is episode 59 of the Haunted UK Podcast, and we're going to hear the call, the wail, the distant cry and of course: The Tale of the Banshee. Content warning: This episode does discuss the process of dying and death – please take care. Do you have an interesting story which you'd be willing to share with the show? If so, your story could feature in our end of season Listeners’ Stories episodes. Please get in touch with the show via our new Haunted UK Podcast Website, or email us at [email protected], marking the subject as Listener Story. All stories are treated with the utmost privacy and respect – if you wish to remain anonymous – that's no problem at all. Alternatively, you could drop us a voice note via Instagram, and with your permission, we will play your voice note on the show. It would be great for your voice to bring your very own story to life. Please check out our new Haunted UK Podcast Patreon page to support the show and gain access to reams of bonus content such as our new series ‘Tour Haunts’ and interview series ‘Talk Haunts’– as well as early access to ad-free episodes and lots more. Thank you so much for supporting us here at Haunted UK Podcast – we can’t wait for you to listen – and join our growing community! We’re waiting for your stories ... You can support us and follow us for updates at: Patreon: Haunted UK Podcast Patreon Website: https://hauntedukpodcast.com/ Instagram: Haunted UK Podcast Twitter/X: @hauntedukpod This episode was: Presented by: Steve Holloway Written by: Marie Waller Produced by: Pink Flamingo Home Studio. Follow the studio on Instagram Pink Flamingo Home Studio Script edited and proofread by: Marie Waller. For more information about Marie’s editing and proofreading services, please contact Marie at [email protected] or Marie Waller Proofreading Instagram Sources: National Folklore CollectionThe Banshee: Modern Encounters with the Banshee by Barry Fitzgerald and Cormac Strain Beware of the Banshee's Cry: The Folklore & History of Messengers of Death by Steven J. RolfesBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/haunted-uk-podcast--6759967/support.

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