There are lots of fascinating places around the world, and Ireland is one of them, which is why so many people are drawn to it each year. There are a lot of reasons why one should go there at least once in their lifetime.
According to vagabondtoursofireland.com, one of the best areas a person can see while they are there is Kilkenny. The streets there are lined with limestone, which is why it is known as the Marble City. This place is also known for having a lot of cool art, which is something travelers will no doubt enjoy.
But Ireland is also known for something a bit creepier. There are a number of places there that are supposedly haunted. Here are some of them.
10 Some People Have Been Pushed By An Unseen Being At Charles Fort
Charles Fort is an absolutely beautiful place, but there's something really unpleasant about it. According to dailyedge.ie, there is a ghost there. Legend has it that this ghost is the spirit of a woman who had something very unfortunate happen on her wedding day, and she became distraught over it.
9 There's A Room No Living Person Uses At Ballygally Castle Hotel
In Ireland, there is a popular hotel that is referred to as The Ghost Room, and no one stays there, according to dailyedge.ie. The ghost is supposed to be the spirit of a woman who took a fall from the window in her room, which obviously did not end well.
8 People Have Seen Some Really Odd Things At Loftus Hall
The original building that was on this land was destroyed and something new was built later, but travelers have still seen creepy things at Loftus Hall. According to dailyedge.ie, a girl hid in her room and never came out. Some people have seen a spirit that seems to be her.
7 Guests Have Seen A Ghost At The Shelbourne Hotel
One creepy place in Ireland has to be the Shelbourne Hotel. According to irishcentral.com, one of the guests at this luxury hotel isn't even alive anymore, and yet visitors still see her on occasion. The ghost enjoys turning on faucets in one of the rooms and has frightened many people.
6 It Seems That The Original Owner's Spouse Never Really Left The Dobbins Inn Hotel
The thought of a ghost is creepy, but the thought of a person being woken up by one touching their face in a hotel is just horrifying. According to dailyedge.ie, the ghost of the original owner's spouse has done things like that to the guests at the Dobbins Inn Hotel.
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5 Some Have Seen A Ghost That Takes The Shape Of A Zombie At Leap Castle
Leap Castle is interesting, to say the least. According to dailyedge.ie, it's haunted by a unique spirit that some refer to as an elemental. This spirit has been known to take on various appearances, including that of a zombie. A ghost taking on the appearance of a zombie is terrifying.
4 There's A Rumor About Someone Living Under The Lake At Ross Castle
According to dreamplango.com, there are some rumors about someone who was once a prominent figure in a certain part of Ireland. One of those rumors claims that the person lives in the nearby lake these days so that he can keep an eye on what goes on at Ross Castle.
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3 Some Folklore Claims That A Stone At The Hill Of Tara Used To Scream When A Certain Person Touched It
Those who visit County Meath can check out the Hill Of Tara. According to dreamplango.com, one of the stones that one can see there used to scream when a certain person of a lot of importance touched it a long time ago, which is quite a strange and creepy thing.
2 People Have Seen Several Creepy Things At Duckett's Grove
Banshees are very interesting (and loud) spirits. According to dreamplango.com, Duckette's Grove is haunted by one of them. People who have been there had also heard the laughter of children, and they have seen a different ghost as well. This place is definitely a creepy spot for travelers to visit.
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1 A Few People Have Claimed To See Ghosts At Charleville Forest Castle
Charleville Forest Castle sits in County Offaly, Ireland. According to dreamplango.com, there have been several different ghosts spotted there, and the place has a very dark history. One of the ghosts that is most frequently seen is the daughter of a prominent figure in Ireland's history who had something unfortunate happen.
References: Vagabond Small-Group Tours Of Ireland, Irish Central
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