HAUNTED places in Ireland’s county DUBLIN
Ardgillan Castle and the Lady’s Bridge Ghost: Ardgillan Castle’s Lady’s Bridge is haunted by a…
Ardgillan Castle and the Lady’s Bridge Ghost: Ardgillan Castle’s Lady’s Bridge is haunted by a…
Belcoo and the Ghostly Fisherman: Belcoo’s shores are haunted by a ghostly fisherman, seen mending…
Aughrim Castle and the Soldier’s Ghost: Aughrim Castle is haunted by a spectral soldier, seen…
Ballinskelligs and the Phantom Ship: Ballinskelligs’ coast is haunted by a ghostly ship, crewed by…
Castledermot Castle and the Knight’s Ghost: Castledermot Castle is haunted by a spectral knight, killed…
Dunmore Cave and the Ghostly Warrior: Dunmore Cave is haunted by a spectral warrior, believed…
Abbeyleix House and the Phantom Coach: Abbeyleix House is haunted by a ghostly horse-drawn coach,…
Ballinamore and the Ghostly Horseman: Ballinamore’s roads are haunted by a ghostly horseman, believed to…
Askeaton Abbey and the Spectral Monk: Askeaton Abbey is haunted by a spectral monk, seen…
Granard, Blundell’s Ghost: A British officer named Blundell, from the 18th century, is said to…
Rahans, Foxford, Haunted House. About 30 years before the 1930s, an O’Hara family member in…
Navan, Athlumney Castle: In 1649, the Dowdall family burnt Athlumney Castle to prevent Cromwell’s forces…
Glaslough, Castle Leslie Estate: In 1927, Shane Leslie encountered the ghost of his uncle Moreton…
Birr Castle: The ghost of a young girl, believed to have died tragically in the…
Boyle, Boyle Abbey: Monks’ apparitions are seen wandering the ruins of Boyle Abbey, founded in…
Sligo Abbey: A monk’s ghost, believed to be from the 13th century, haunts Sligo Abbey’s…
Nenagh Castle: A ghostly woman, believed to be a medieval resident, haunts Nenagh Castle. Her…
Ardstraw, Old Churchyard. A churchyard in Ardstraw, recorded in the 1930s Dúchas Schools’ Collection, is…
Waterford City, Reginald’s Tower: A ghostly Viking warrior, believed to be from the 10th century,…
Athlone Castle: A ghostly soldier, believed to be from the 1691 Siege of Athlone, haunts…
Loftus Hall: A young woman’s ghost, believed to be Anne Tottenham from the 18th century,…
Glendalough, Monastic Site: Ghostly monks, believed to be from the 6th century, haunt Glendalough’s ruins.…
Ardress House and the Servant Girl’s Curse: Ardress House is haunted by a wronged servant…
Carlow Castle and the Knight’s Ghost: Carlow Castle is haunted by a knight, killed during…
Bellananagh and the Leprechaun’s Curse: Bellananagh is haunted by a leprechaun’s spirit, cursing those who…
Ballyvaughan and the Ghostly Fisherman: Ballyvaughan’s shores are haunted by a ghostly fisherman, seen mending…
Ballydehob and the Phantom Piper: Ballydehob is haunted by a ghostly piper, whose music echoes…
Saint Columba (Columcille): June 9, c. 521–597: Waterside (St. Columba’s Church, Long Tower), Derry CityOne…
Saint Columba (Columcille): June 9, c. 521–597: Gartan, Glencolmcille, Tory IslandOne of Ireland’s three patron…
Saint Patrick: March 17, c. 385–461: Downpatrick (Cathedral of the Holy Trinity), SaulIreland’s primary patron…
Saint Brigid of Kildare: February 1, c. 451–525: Bride Street (St. Brigid’s Church), KilbrideOne of…
Saint Ninnidh of Inismacsaint: January 18, c. 6th century: Inismacsaint (Derryvullan North)Ninnidh, one of the…
Saint Brendan of Clonfert: May 16, c. 484–577: Clonfert (St. Brendan’s Cathedral)Known as “the Navigator,”…
Saint Brendan of Clonfert: May 16, c. 484–577: Ardfert, AnnaghKnown as “the Navigator,” Brendan, born…
Saint Brigid of Kildare: February 1, c. 451–525: Kildare Town (St. Brigid’s Cathedral), CurraghOne of…
Saint Canice (Cainnech): October 11, c. 515–600: Kilkenny City (St. Canice’s Cathedral), ThomastownPatron saint of…
Saint Canice (Cainnech): October 11, c. 515–600: AghaboeOne of the “Twelve Apostles of Ireland,” Canice…
Saint Caillín of Fenagh: November 13, c. 6th century: FenaghCaillín, patron of Fenagh, founded a…
Saint Munchin (Mainchín): January 2, c. 6th century: Limerick City (St. Munchin’s Church)Patron saint of…
Saint Mel: February 6, c. 5th century: Ardagh (St. Mel’s Cathedral, Longford Town)Nephew of St.…