This week, the girls discuss traditional Irish folklore, including the banshee (Irish: *bean sí), *the leprechaun (Irish: *lucharachán/leipreachán/luchorpán) *and St Patrick himself. There is a lot of crossover between Irish and Scottish folklore as Celtic nations which is fascinating! For more info, we recommend listening to our "Fairies of Scotland" episode.
In a special two part, the second half involves a very special guest! We are joined by the ever lovely Emma, who grew up in Northern Ireland and has amazing anecdotes and tales for us. Hope you enjoy!
Resources:
"Leprechaun: a new etymology")
Leprechaun 'is not a native Irish word' new dictionary reveals)
William Allingham – The Leprechaun)
Myth, Legend & Romance: An encyclopaedia of the Irish folk tradition)
The Cures of Ireland: A Treasury of Irish Folk Remedies) by Cecily Gilligan
BansheeWikipediahttps://en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Banshee)
Legend of the BansheeCeltic Rings Ltdhttps://www.celtic-weddingrings.com › celtic-mythology)
The BansheeFolklore Scotlandhttps://folklorescotland.com › Blog)
What Is a Banshee? The Mythic Origins of Ireland's Most ...irishmyths.comhttps://irishmyths.com › 2022/07/25 › banshee)
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