22nd December 2008 - by Patricia McKinney Lins
Visit Haunted Castles In Ireland!
Visit a haunted castle in Ireland! Friendly ghosts as well as
disturbed spirits have been detected in many Irish castles. You
will learn the history behind the haunting and might experience
a shiver or two, yourself!
Castle doors suddenly slam shut. Swift winds tear through guest
rooms on otherwise calm nights. Terrifying wails are heard from
deep within castles. The reason for these events? Ghosts. Their
spirits have been haunting some castles in Ireland for hundreds
of years. If you are brave enough, you might want to visit or
stay in one of the real haunted castles in Ireland.
Many battles took place in Irish castles over many centuries of
struggle for Irish rule. The violence and bloodshed took many
lives and created many legends. Some of the castle ghosts were
involved in the fighting; others had more personal tragedies. I
visited many haunted castles during my most recent castle
tour.
Charleville Castle in County Offaly is haunted by the ghost of
its former owner, by druids buried on the grounds, and by a
girl who fell from a high staircase to her death. When I
visited, ghost hunters were setting up equipment to detect the
spirits.
Clonony Castle is in County Offaly, near the Shannon River. A
ghostly figure of a man reportedly patrols one of its
towers.
Ballygally Castle is 20 miles from Belfast on the Antrim coast
in Northern Ireland. It is a beautiful hotel and is said to
have its own friendly ghost!
Carrickfergus Castle in County Antrim, Northern Ireland is home
to Buttoncap , the ghost of a young 16th Century soldier.
Huntington Castle in County Carlow is built on the site of a
Druids Temple. Spirits of deceased monks, a murdered soldier,
and Lady Esmond all haunt this large estate.
Killua Castle, located in County Westmeath, is rumored to have
a former employee s ghostly figure stalking the grounds at
night.
Castle Leslie in County Monaghan, Northern Ireland is a
beautiful castle haunted by Norman Leslie, slain in World War
I.
Gormanston Castle in County Meath was owned by a family for
seven centuries. Legend has it that foxes surrounded the castle
upon the death of one of the family members.
Kinnitty Castle in Country Offaly is a beautifully restored
castle hotel built on land once inhabited by Druids. This
castle is haunted by the Phantom Monk of Kinnitty .
Wilton Castle in County Wexford is said to be home to the
ghosts of a former magistrate, a dead actress, and a former
castle resident.
Leap Castle in County Offaly is widely regarded as the most
haunted castle in Ireland. Its bloody past of massacres and
murders has led to the presence of vengeful ghosts and
unexplained noises, placing Leap Castle at the top of the list
of real haunted castles in Ireland.
Whether or not you believe in ghost stories, it is worth
testing your beliefs firsthand. You will definitely enjoy a
visit to these beautiful and real haunted castles in
Ireland.
Copyright 2008, Patricia McKinney Lins. All rights
reserved.
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Take the worry out of booking your own special
trip to the Emerald Isle. Go to the author's
website at http://www.majestic-castles-in-ireland.com
for Ireland travel advice. Experience the
beautiful landscapes, the stunning
coastlines, the quaint villages, and so much
more.
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