SAINTS of Ireland’s county MONAGHAN
St. Macartan (Mac Cairthinn): March 24, c. 5th–6th century (exact dates uncertain): Clogher (Diocese of…
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SAINTS of Ireland’s county MEATH
Saint Finian of Clonard: December 12, c. 470–549: Clonard. Known as the “Teacher of Irish…
SAINTS of Ireland’s county MAYO
Saint Colman of Inishbofin: August 8, c. 7th century: InishbofinColman, a monk from Lindisfarne, founded…
SAINTS of Ireland’s county LONGFORD
Saint Mel: February 6, c. 5th century: Ardagh (St. Mel’s Cathedral, Longford Town)Nephew of St.…
SAINTS of Ireland’s county LIMERICK
Saint Munchin (Mainchín): January 2, c. 6th century: Limerick City (St. Munchin’s Church)Patron saint of…
SAINTS of Ireland’s county LEITRIM
Saint Caillín of Fenagh: November 13, c. 6th century: FenaghCaillín, patron of Fenagh, founded a…
SAINTS of Ireland’s county LAOIS
Saint Canice (Cainnech): October 11, c. 515–600: AghaboeOne of the “Twelve Apostles of Ireland,” Canice…
SAINTS of Ireland’s county KILKENNY
Saint Canice (Cainnech): October 11, c. 515–600: Kilkenny City (St. Canice’s Cathedral), ThomastownPatron saint of…
SAINTS of Ireland’s county KILDARE
Saint Brigid of Kildare: February 1, c. 451–525: Kildare Town (St. Brigid’s Cathedral), CurraghOne of…
SAINTS of Ireland’s county KERRY
Saint Brendan of Clonfert: May 16, c. 484–577: Ardfert, AnnaghKnown as “the Navigator,” Brendan, born…
SAINTS of Ireland’s county GALWAY
Saint Brendan of Clonfert: May 16, c. 484–577: Clonfert (St. Brendan’s Cathedral)Known as “the Navigator,”…
SAINTS of Ireland’s county FERMANAGH
Saint Ninnidh of Inismacsaint: January 18, c. 6th century: Inismacsaint (Derryvullan North)Ninnidh, one of the…
SAINTS of Ireland’s county DUBLIN
Saint Brigid of Kildare: February 1, c. 451–525: Bride Street (St. Brigid’s Church), KilbrideOne of…
SAINTS of Ireland’s county DOWN
Saint Patrick: March 17, c. 385–461: Downpatrick (Cathedral of the Holy Trinity), SaulIreland’s primary patron…
SAINTS of Ireland’s county DONEGAL
Saint Columba (Columcille): June 9, c. 521–597: Gartan, Glencolmcille, Tory IslandOne of Ireland’s three patron…
SAINTS of Ireland’s county DERRY
Saint Columba (Columcille): June 9, c. 521–597: Waterside (St. Columba’s Church, Long Tower), Derry CityOne…
HAUNTED places in Ireland’s county CORK
Ballydehob and the Phantom Piper: Ballydehob is haunted by a ghostly piper, whose music echoes…
HAUNTED places in Ireland’s county CLARE
Ballyvaughan and the Ghostly Fisherman: Ballyvaughan’s shores are haunted by a ghostly fisherman, seen mending…
HAUNTED places in Ireland’s county CAVAN
Bellananagh and the Leprechaun’s Curse: Bellananagh is haunted by a leprechaun’s spirit, cursing those who…
HAUNTED places in Ireland’s county CARLOW
Carlow Castle and the Knight’s Ghost: Carlow Castle is haunted by a knight, killed during…
HAUNTED places in Ireland’s county ARMAGH
Ardress House and the Servant Girl’s Curse: Ardress House is haunted by a wronged servant…
HAUNTED places in Ireland’s county WICKLOW
Glendalough, Monastic Site: Ghostly monks, believed to be from the 6th century, haunt Glendalough’s ruins.…
HAUNTED places in Ireland’s county WEXFORD
Loftus Hall: A young woman’s ghost, believed to be Anne Tottenham from the 18th century,…
HAUNTED places in Ireland’s county WESTMEATH
Athlone Castle: A ghostly soldier, believed to be from the 1691 Siege of Athlone, haunts…
HAUNTED places in Ireland’s county WATERFORD
Waterford City, Reginald’s Tower: A ghostly Viking warrior, believed to be from the 10th century,…
HAUNTED places in Ireland’s county TYRONE
Ardstraw, Old Churchyard. A churchyard in Ardstraw, recorded in the 1930s Dúchas Schools’ Collection, is…
HAUNTED places in Ireland’s county TIPPERARY
Nenagh Castle: A ghostly woman, believed to be a medieval resident, haunts Nenagh Castle. Her…
HAUNTED places in Ireland’s county SLIGO
Sligo Abbey: A monk’s ghost, believed to be from the 13th century, haunts Sligo Abbey’s…
HAUNTED places in Ireland’s county ROSCOMMON
Boyle, Boyle Abbey: Monks’ apparitions are seen wandering the ruins of Boyle Abbey, founded in…
HAUNTED places in Ireland’s county OFFALY
Birr Castle: The ghost of a young girl, believed to have died tragically in the…
HAUNTED places in Ireland’s county MONAGHAN
Glaslough, Castle Leslie Estate: In 1927, Shane Leslie encountered the ghost of his uncle Moreton…
HAUNTED places in Ireland’s county MEATH
Navan, Athlumney Castle: In 1649, the Dowdall family burnt Athlumney Castle to prevent Cromwell’s forces…
HAUNTED places in Ireland’s county MAYO
Rahans, Foxford, Haunted House. About 30 years before the 1930s, an O’Hara family member in…
HAUNTED places in Ireland’s county LONGFORD
Granard, Blundell’s Ghost: A British officer named Blundell, from the 18th century, is said to…
HAUNTED places in Ireland’s county LIMERICK
Askeaton Abbey and the Spectral Monk: Askeaton Abbey is haunted by a spectral monk, seen…
HAUNTED places in Ireland’s county LEITRIM
Ballinamore and the Ghostly Horseman: Ballinamore’s roads are haunted by a ghostly horseman, believed to…
HAUNTED places in Ireland’s county LAOIS
Abbeyleix House and the Phantom Coach: Abbeyleix House is haunted by a ghostly horse-drawn coach,…
HAUNTED places in Ireland’s county KILKENNY
Dunmore Cave and the Ghostly Warrior: Dunmore Cave is haunted by a spectral warrior, believed…
HAUNTED places in Ireland’s county KILDARE
Castledermot Castle and the Knight’s Ghost: Castledermot Castle is haunted by a spectral knight, killed…
HAUNTED places in Ireland’s county KERRY
Ballinskelligs and the Phantom Ship: Ballinskelligs’ coast is haunted by a ghostly ship, crewed by…