Shine A Light Explores The Unexplained & Ancient Beliefs Ahead Of Samhain

Ghostly encounters, ancient Irish traditions and life beyond death are among the fascinating topics explored in this week's episode of South East Radio's Shine a Light.

Presenter Siobhán Murphy takes listeners on a journey into the unexplained, meeting three guests who share their extraordinary beliefs and personal experiences.

Eighth-generation bean feasa, or wise woman, Lorraine O'Dwyer explores Ireland's ancient folklore, Celtic spirituality and the traditions surrounding Samhain, the festival from which Halloween evolved. She also explains why she believes we are losing an important connection with our ancestors and the natural world.

Our Lady's Island farmer and author Richard Davis recounts experiences he believes involve the spirit world, including a mysterious man in black who appeared at his bedside during childhood and a young girl named Frances Emily, whose story features in his book Nobody Listens.

Meanwhile, Bunclody clairvoyant Dee Dee Keogh discusses her claimed ability to communicate with spirits, her encounters with grieving families and her belief that death may not be the end.

From ancient Irish wisdom to extraordinary personal encounters, this episode asks one intriguing question:

Is the world we see only part of the story?

Listen to Shine a Light – Between Two Worlds on the South East Radio website at southeastradio.ie or wherever you get your podcasts, including Spotify

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