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School: Meelick (C.)

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Meelick, Co. Clare
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Bean Uí Mhórdha
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0597, Page 339

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  1. The Banshee

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    The Banshee is heard by some families in this part of Clare as a signal of approaching death. For several nights before the death of a person this weird wail is heard quite close to the house. If a person is ill the rest of the family get very sad for they fear the death of the patient. If there is no one ill all are fearful for they know that death is to come to some member of the family. It is said that the Banshee takes the shape of a young girl with golden hair and dressed in a shimmering white garment. The banshee is still heard in this part of Clare. They say that it is the same Banshee that comes to the O'Briens always since the days of Brian Boru.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. supernatural and legendary beings (~14,864)
        1. banshees (~369)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Mr John Connery
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    60
    Address
    Glennagross, Co. Clare