

Spirits of deceased monks, Lady Esmond and a soldier occupy this large estate. Huntington Castle in Clonegal, County Carlow, in the Southeast, is built on the site of a Druids Temple. The castle is now used as a boys'secondary school. Legend has it that foxes surrounded the castle whenever a family member was dying. Gormanston Castle in Gormanston, County Meath, in the East Coast and Midlands Region, was owned by a family for seven centuries. Here is a link to, where you can read about the book and order it for yourself:Īnother book by Richard Jones describes haunted inns of Britain and Ireland. He also lists several castles in Britain. Richard Jones does a fine job of describing a number of haunted castles and their locations. One of my recommendations is Haunted Castles of Britain and Ireland by Richard Jones. Readers have asked me if I would recommend a book about haunted castles in Ireland. It is near the Shannon River and has shown a ghostly figure of a man in one of its towers. You will find the quality and service outstanding! Clonony Castle (link opens in a new window) is in Birr, County Offaly, in the East Coast and Midlands Region. Irish Shopping - The Premier web site for Irish Gifts, Jewelry and other Itemsįood ireland website and order some of the authentic Irish products.

Give ShopIrish a try you will find just the right item to remind you of this beautiful country. When I can't get to Ireland, I like to browse through website offerings at ShopIrish. When I visited the castle, some investigators of paranormal activity were setting up their equipment to detect spirits. It is haunted not only by the ghost of its former owner, but also by druids buried on the grounds and by a little girl who fell to her death from a high staircase. It is said to qualify as one of Ireland's real haunted castles. Haunted by Norman Leslie who died in battle during World War I.Ĭharleville Castle is in Tullamore, County Offaly, in the East Coast and Midlands Region.

In County Monaghan, Northern Ireland is a beautiful castle said to be Carrickfergus Castle in County Antrim, Northern Ireland is home to "Buttoncap", the ghost of a young 16th century soldier.
