Explore haunted places across the UK and Ireland, from famous castles and historic houses to pubs, hotels, theatres and little-known local hauntings.
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Haunted places in Ireland
Dublin
Dublin
Phoenix Park
Reports include Jonathan Swift's ghost is traditionally said to haunt the vast Dublin park, with the activity reported around the location over many years.
Rathmines Bridge
Witnesses describe a phantom lock keeper and disorienting bright light blamed in tradition for drawing victims toward the canal.
Shelbourne Hotel
Local accounts describe longstanding reports of paranormal activity that drew investigators Hans Holzer and Sybil Leek to the hotel.
St Mary’s Chapel of Ease
The site is associated with a longstanding tradition that circling the Black Church at midnight can summon a terrifying supernatural encounter.
St Michan’s Church
Reports include ethereal touches and disembodied voices reported inside the crypt among the church's preserved remains.
St Patrick’s Cathedral, Dublin
Witnesses describe Jonathan Swift's apparition reportedly seen inside the cathedral where he served and was later buried.
Trinity College Dublin
A shadowy doctor carrying a surgeon's bag is said to roam Trinity, alongside supernatural traditions surrounding its tunnels and Campanile.
Howth
Howth Castle
Staff and visitors report a spectral white rat, ghostly footsteps and other omens traditionally associated with misfortune for the St Lawrence family.
Malahide
Malahide Castle
Malahide’s reported ghosts include jester Puck, Sir Walter Hussey, Lady Maud Plunkett and Myles Corbet, alongside footsteps and shadowy figures.
Rathfarnham
Rathfarnham Castle
Local accounts describe a phantom dog and the ghost of a murdered young boy reported around the castle grounds.
Kerry
Killarney
Ross Castle, Killarney
Reports include O'Donoghue traditionally said to rise from the lake and ride the shore on horseback every seven years.
Tralee
Ballyseede Castle
Hilda Blennerhassett is reportedly seen around the castle, accompanied by rose scents, strange lights, whispered voices and unexplained electrical activity.
Kildare
Castledermot
Kilkea Castle
Staff and visitors report the Wizard Earl traditionally rising every seven years to ride a silver-shod white horse across the countryside.
Limerick
Kileedy
Glenquin Castle
Staff and visitors report an oppressive darkness and supernatural reputation traditionally linked to the tower, which folklore says even crows avoid.
Limerick
King John’s Castle, Limerick
Reports include a Black Lady, strange lights, slamming doors, marching footsteps and the sounds of armour and battle within the castle.
Rathkeale
Castle Matrix
Local accounts describe murdered Earl James of Desmond reportedly haunting the castle where servants killed him in 1487.
Shanagolden
St Katherine’s Abbey Ruins
The site is associated with a shadowy Countess of Desmond and her screams reportedly haunting the ruins where tradition says she was buried alive.
Meath
Duleek
Athcarne Castle
The site is associated with King James II, a bloodied young girl and a hanging soldier among the apparitions reported around the castle.
Oldcastle
Ross Castle Hotel, Oldcastle
Reports include Sabina and her brutal father, the Black Baron, both said to haunt the castle hotel.
Monaghan
Glaslough
Castle Leslie Estate
Local accounts describe Norman Leslie, Lady Marjorie, Lady Constance, a spectral monk and shadowy figures reported around the castle.
