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.

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 had the media from all over the work visiting a tiny village in Co. Cork.

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 episode, we'll help prevent that from happening  by teaching you ways to appease your ancestors and the many ghoulish souls wandering the earth this night. Also, who knew Halloween would be the best time to find out who your future lover might be. Forget Tinder, grab your cabbage instead! Opening: Voice of Vincent Browne

 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. Why does the need for exorcism exist? True 2020 vibes. *Opening voice is an extract from Hostage to the Devil on Netflix. Based on the life of Malachi Martin, an Irish exorcist. 

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: Dochar Chú Ballad. From Duchas.ie. 

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 researching. Suddenly, you feel as if someone is behind you-angry that you've taken their usual spot. You turn and find no one. You shrug your shoulders. Then your laptop begins to flicker-it's never done this before. The room gets cold. You can see your breath. You can feel someone behind you again. Catching a shadow moving with the corner of your eye, you brush it off as your imagination-until you hear the child crying. There are no children allowed in the library.  Have you ever had an unsettling experience in your college that you couldn't explain? Maybe your campus is on our list of Ireland's Top 8 Haunted Universities? Listen and find out.  Poem: This Place is Haunted by Richard Jones 

'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 you, real terrifying tales of the banshee, from both the School's collection and our lives. We look into the history of death omens and learn that the Victorians had a particular obsession with Magpies. We also interview Bairbre Ní Fhloinn, UCD Folklore, and ask what the existence of the banshee reflects about Irish culture and society.   This is one episode you may want to keep the lights on for.  Poem: The Banshee by John Todhunter

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 leprechaun, unearthing the rumours that surround these creatures and others in folklore. We delve into what it means to be a ghost hunter, and learn of Mark's most terrifying encounters. We discuss the importance of story telling in a time when we are longing to connect with family and friends and again, so get your pens out, listen to your elders, and record their stories.  Poem: The Storyteller-Mike Jones 

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 otherworld at this time of the year. The veil is thin my friends...

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 changeling case that shocked the nation -the murder of Bridget Cleary. We also interview Pat Noone, a man who lives in harmony with the fairies that exist on his land in Co. Galway. He shares his positive co-existence with the fairies and also warns of what happens when they are not respected.  Thank you so much to Pat Noone for sharing his knowledge with us.  *Contains stories of child death/murder

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 experiences,  talk you through what you can expect from future episodes, and let your feel our vibes ~~~ Follow us on Instagram at @pairofbanshees and join our Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/297853484518313/?ref=bookmarks Big thank you to Shauna Mckenna Dunne for our intro music, Manyana for our background music, and to Jes Stuart for tidying up our logo design.