- Navan, Athlumney Castle: In 1649, the Dowdall family burnt Athlumney Castle to prevent Cromwell’s forces from seizing it. The ghost of a man, possibly a Dowdall, has been seen hanging in the castle ruins, tied to the family’s tragic defiance.
- Kells, Headfort House: Headfort House, once a school, is haunted by a little girl whose footsteps echo at night. In 1971, a boarder witnessed her apparition in a dormitory, her origins unknown but linked to the house’s long history.
- Slane, Slane Castle: Slane Castle is haunted by a figure seen on the main staircase, believed to be a former resident. Visitors report cold spots and unease, with the spirit’s presence tied to the castle’s centuries-old past.
- Trim, Trim Castle: A tall, gaunt figure in a cloak haunts Trim Castle, appearing on the battlements. Local lore, without a specific backstory, attributes the spectre to the castle’s medieval history of conflict.
- Duleek, Haunted Lane. In the 1930s Dúchas Schools’ Collection, a lane in Duleek was described as haunted by a ghost with a man’s body and a calf’s head. A man encountered it, fled in terror, and the apparition’s origin remains unknown.
- Dunshaughlin, Black Church Ruins: The ruins of a church in Dunshaughlin are haunted by a monk’s ghost, seen pacing the grounds. Local tales suggest he guards a hidden treasure, though no historical record confirms this.
- Tara, Hill of Tara: A ghostly warrior on horseback roams the Hill of Tara, linked to its ancient role as a royal site. Sightings are rare, but the figure is said to appear during twilight, tied to the area’s mythic past.
- Oldcastle, Loughcrew Cairns: At Loughcrew Cairns, a spectral woman, possibly a prehistoric priestess, has been seen near the megalithic tombs. Her presence is reported by visitors, with no clear backstory beyond the site’s ancient rituals.
- Rathmolyon, Haunted House. A house in Rathmolyon, recorded in the 1930s Dúchas Collection, was haunted by a ghost that moved objects and made noises. A priest’s intervention stopped the disturbances, but the spirit’s identity was never uncovered.
- Navan, Ardmulchan House: Ardmulchan House is haunted by a woman in white, seen in the windows and grounds. Locals believe she was a former resident who died tragically, though no specific historical event is documented.
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Ireland’s county Meath is steeped in Ireland’s ancient past, with the Hill of Tara offering a glimpse into royal history and panoramic views. The UNESCO-listed Brú na Bóinne complex, including Newgrange and Knowth, showcases intricate Neolithic tombs, while Trim Castle provides medieval grandeur. Other attractions include the Boyne River’s scenic walks and historic Slane Castle. Meath is Ireland’s 14th largest county by size (2,336 square km) and eighth largest by population (220,826). Population previously peaked at 183,828 in 1841 and reached its lowest point, 62,969 in 1926. In terms of hospitality, Meath is Ireland’s 19th most visited tourist county with around 122,000 international visitors per year.
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