{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6a540475c2f78bb6892e2eb0/6ab12cec61f17e9d27437efb?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Episode 5: The Banshee in Irish folklore with Gillian Kenny","description":"<p>Episode five of The Other Ireland podcast explores the banshee in Irish folklore with special guest, Irish historian and writer, Dr Gillian Kenny.</p><p><br></p><p>We discuss the origins of the banshee tradition, her connection to death and keening, how descriptions and beliefs have varied across Ireland, and why the banshee has so often been misunderstood in popular culture.</p><p><br></p><p>Gillian also shares some fascinating banshee accounts from her own family, as well as stories she has encountered through her research and talks.</p><p><br></p><p>Dúchas Source Reference:</p><p>\"The Banshee · Mastersons\", The Schools' Collection, National Folklore Collection,UCD. Available via Dúchas.ie:</p><p><a href=\"https://www.duchas.ie/en/cbes/4602749/4600867/4634029?HighlightText=Banshee&amp;Route=stories&amp;SearchLanguage=ga\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Banshee · Mastersons · The Schools' Collection | dúchas.ie</a></p><p><br></p><p>Follow The Other Ireland on:</p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@theotherirelandpodcast\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">TikTok</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/theotherirelandpod/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram</a></p><p><a href=\"https://x.com/otherirelandpod\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Other Ireland (@otherirelandpod) / X</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61591718797435\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook</a></p><p><br></p><p>If you have a personal story (or something passed down from generations) of Irish folklore, a local legend, a supernatural encounter or something you cannot explain then I'd love to hear from you. Contact theotherirelandpod@gmail.com</p><p><br></p><p>Contributors can stay completely anonymous if this feels more comfortable. I can narrate their story if they don't want their voice on a podcast. Until next time, help me keep The Other Ireland alive.</p>","author_name":"Nick Fitzgerald"}