Referred to in Irish folklore as Bean Sidhe, the woman of the hills, they are known for their keening.
Aiobhill is associated with the Dalcassians of North Munster and Cliodna is linked to the MacCarthys of South Munster. In the 12th century, Norman leader Richard of Clare encountered one washing a bloody robe on a riverbank who warned of his army's destruction. Referred to in Irish folklore as Bean Sidhe, the woman of the hills, they are known for their keening. FTP, what are these supernatural females in Celtic myth whose wails presage death?
Aiobhill is associated with the Dalcassians of North Munster and Cliodna is linked to the MacCarthys of South Munster.
Banshees (accept Bean Sidhe before it is mentioned)