Halloween Around the World Craft - Irish Banshee

Irish Banshee Hanging Character Craft

Add a little Irish folklore to your Halloween activities with this spooky Banshee Hanging Character Craft.

Inspired by one of Ireland’s best-known supernatural figures, children can create their own hanging Banshee complete with a spooky face, long flowing wool hair and a ragged tissue-paper dress.

It’s simple to prepare, fun to make and gives children an opportunity to discover a little of the storytelling and folklore that has been passed down through generations in Ireland.

Who is the Banshee?

The Banshee, or bean sí, appears in traditional Irish folklore. She is often described as a mysterious female figure with long flowing hair whose eerie cry or wail was believed to warn that a death was approaching.

For children, it provides a wonderfully spooky starting point for exploring Irish legends and traditional storytelling.

Perfect for

Family Halloween activities

Home education

Irish folklore themes

Halloween Around the World activities

Primary-aged children

Childminders and after-school groups

Autumn craft sessions

Why parents will love it

Low prep – print the template and gather a few simple craft materials.

Easy to personalise – children can make their Banshee funny, mysterious or as spooky as they like!

Uses simple materials – wool, tissue paper, colouring pens and glue are all you need.

Creative and educational – children enjoy making their character while discovering a traditional Irish legend.

Great for displaying – add a loop of ribbon or string and hang your finished Banshee as a Halloween decoration.

A fun and slightly spooky activity that brings together creativity, imagination and Irish folklore.